My name is Aroni
“अरोनि” is what I wrote as my name on the top of my third grade Hindi test paper. It was…
Aroni Sarkar
Opinion Editor (Volume 48) | opinion@themedium.ca —
Aroni is a fourth-year student completing a double major in Political Science and English. She previously served as the Associate Comment Editor for Volume 47. Aroni is keen on enabling a safe and trusted space within the student body for students to critically think about issues that matter to them—both on a personal to global scale. Outside of studying, writing, and editing, she loves to dance to classic Bollywood tunes, cycle while listening to music or a podcast, write in her blog, and watch endless K-dramas on Netflix and Viu. You can connect with her on Instagram, LinkedIn, or her blog.
Until we meet again: Our thanks to you
News It has been a pleasure working alongside you all. Believe it or not, even as editors, we are working…
A home away from home: The international student residence experience
Residence is a bubble that protects international students from the real-world consequences of living off-campus.
When I first landed in Canada as an international student, I was overwhelmed with fear and excitement. I was beginning…
Rapid increase in fuel prices provoke crisis in Kazakhstan’s history
Over the last several months, the Kazakhstan crisis has rapidly intensified, and foreign countries have intervened with military power to…
Aroni’s December of Discovery
Dance and daydream the end of the year away with this diverse playlist.
When I first heard the term ‘third culture kid,’ I could not think of anything else that described me better….
Victory for the Indian farmers!
Prime Minister Modi makes a rare decision to accede and withdraw the highly controversial farming laws introduced last year.
Earlier this year, I wrote an article for The Medium about the controversial farming laws proposed by the Indian government…
British Columbia’s floods are another example of the persisting climate change crisis
The provincial government’s response has been to deflect blame and avoid responsibility, instead of providing adequate assistance and implementing climate change policies.
Last week, British Columbia was walloped with a devastating and deadly “once-in-a-century weather event.” Since November 13, severe rainfall and…
Who won best costume this year?
This year’s Halloween did not disappoint with the creepiest and most creative costumes yet.
Yet another Halloween has come and gone. This year’s Halloween costumes were extremely creative and interesting, and they have caused…
Meeting Madam U.R.
Four concrete walls with wooden faces,Stare back at me, dull and lifeless.11 p.m., the coffee spill cleaned to leave no…
U.S. and Canada send warships to Taiwan Strait
The international community’s response to China’s recent escalation to reunify heightens tensions in the region.
From October 1 to October 4, “a mix of nearly 150 People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fighter jets, nuclear-capable…
Letter to the Editor: We owe our Indigenous people more than a paid holiday
Dear Editor, Congratulations to the Mississauga Council and Peel Regional Council for giving themselves another paid holiday—September 30. Instead of…
Letter to the Editor: Suggesting names for Ryerson University
Dear Editor, Robert Baldwin and Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine were the respective heads of a united Canada after the Act of Union…
Myanmar’s National Unity Government declares defensive war
The violent escalation highlights the bloody process of establishing democracy.
On February 7, 2021, I published an article for The Medium discussing the military coup that occurred in Myanmar on…
Self-resuscitation following a year and a half of virtual university
Being a student amidst the pandemic was both a dream and nightmare.
I think it’s more than fair to say that the past year and a half has been one of the…
A history of UTM featuring explosions and murder
Rescued moose, chemical explosion, and murders are just teasers to the strange history of UTM.
“Vamoosed! Campus police rescue stolen moose” read one of the headlines in Volume 27, as The Medium entered into the…