Aya Yafaoui

Managing Editor (Volume 51); Opinion Editor (Volume 50) — Aya is a recent UTM graduate, having double majored in Political Science and Sociology. She’s worked at The Medium for five years, starting in Volume 46 as a Staff Writer, then becoming Opinion Editor for Volume 47, serving as a Columnist for Volume 48, reprising her role as Opinion Editor for Volume 50, and now acts as Managing Editor for Volume 51. Aya’s passionate about engaging in robust, thoughtful, and meaningful discussions through writing and hopes that the UTM student body will join her in doing so!

AOC’s attendance at the MET gala is not anti-socialist The criticisms surrounding her gown highlight misunderstandings of her politics.

Opinion

AOC’s attendance at the MET gala is not anti-socialist
The criticisms surrounding her gown highlight misunderstandings of her politics.

Aya Yafaoui September 20, 2021February 4, 2024

The MET Gala is a spectacular night, known for a guest list full of celebrities, over-the-top and lavish costumes, and…

Ear to the Ground: Solving the UTM famine They say variety is the spice of life, so don’t let your dining options stay bland.

Ear To The Ground

Ear to the Ground: Solving the UTM famine
They say variety is the spice of life, so don’t let your dining options stay bland.

Aya Yafaoui September 20, 2021November 21, 2021

Whether you’re a returning student or a newbie to the University of Toronto Mississauga campus, you must have noticed the…

Trudeau’s famous pandemic beard bids farewell Trudeau shaved off his beard, announcing to the world that his barber is back in business.

Opinion

Trudeau’s famous pandemic beard bids farewell
Trudeau shaved off his beard, announcing to the world that his barber is back in business.

Aya Yafaoui September 13, 2021February 4, 2024

Dear reader, remember a time when masks were not mandatory, hand sanitizer wasn’t essential, and vaccines were only administered in…

Ear To The Ground

Ear to the Ground: OVO x U of T collab spotlights our expensive school spirit
The new merchandise collaboration emphasizes the university’s brand ahead of the new term.

Aya Yafaoui September 6, 2021November 21, 2021

As summer draws to a close, students, like me, begin the exciting yet dreadful process of gearing up for another…

Ear to the Ground: a brief and unhelpful guide to navigating UTM After a year away, it’s hard to remember the everyday twists of campus life.

Ear To The Ground

Ear to the Ground: a brief and unhelpful guide to navigating UTM
After a year away, it’s hard to remember the everyday twists of campus life.

Aya Yafaoui August 23, 2021November 21, 2021

After a year and a half away from campus, due to an enduring global pandemic, it’s safe to say that…