Elizabeth Provost

Editor-in-Chief (Volume 48 & 49) | editor@themedium.ca — Liz is completing a double major in Chemistry and Art History. She previously served as Features Editor for Volume 47, and Editor-in-Chief for Volume 48. Liz is extremely excited to have spent her time as an undergrad at The Medium, and can’t wait to inspire others and be inspired in her final year at UTM. When she’s not studying, working, writing, or editing countless articles, you can find her singing Motown hits at her piano, going on long walks by the lake, or listening to music. You can connect with Liz on her website, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

Arts

Capturing authentic emotions—the power of art
How a sketch became the most memorable part of my trip to Spain.

Elizabeth Provost January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

In the summer of 2019, I took a road trip across Spain. From Madrid, to the southern Andalusian cities (Sevilla,…

Features

Investing in your future: UTM Capital helps students simulate investment portfolios
Laith Sabunchi, UTM Capital’s president, shares how students curate transferrable and investment skills by critically analyzing a company in groups.

Elizabeth Provost January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

So, you’re thinking about saving money for your future? You’re hoping to buy a house to raise your family five…

From Liz, With Love

From Liz, With Love: She shoots, she scores!

Elizabeth Provost January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

Hi Liz, I have a question that addresses an unconventional move on a girl’s part. I have a friend and we…

Editorial

Editorial: The Medium’s walk down 2022’s memory lane
Reflecting on times of laughter and the times of tears experienced this past year.

Elizabeth Provost January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

If 2022 was a fragrance, it would have notes of 2021, with hints of 2020 that smack you right in…

Editorial

Editorial: A year of highs, lows, and going with the flow
As we adapt to change we strive to do the best we can.

Elizabeth Provost December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

In our final editorial of the year, you’ll notice a change in our roles. Or maybe you have never heard…

Sports

The need to embrace more gender-diverse participation in university athletics
University sports mimic wider exclusionary sport structures, and thereby their flaws and barriers as well.

Elizabeth Provost November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

Historically, sports have categorized athletes into two leagues: men and women. This binary fails to consider athletes with non-normative gender…

Sports

Celebrating three transgender athletes and their achievements
Competing in Olympic-level competitions, these athletes are setting new records while advocating for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals in sports.

Elizabeth Provost November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

In recent years, transgender-identifying athletes have been seen as role models for members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Setting personal and world-records,…

From Liz, With Love

From Liz, With Love: Losing friends in the name of love

Elizabeth Provost November 28, 2022January 13, 2023

Dear Liz, I’ve been seeing a lot of betrayal in the name of love lately. Friends turning on friends to get…

Opinion

Controversial protests are not a movement, they are a moment
Performative protests that target van Gogh’s will not solve climate change.

Elizabeth Provost November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

On November 4, 2022, three members of the Ultima Generazione (Last Generation), a climate protest group from Italy, hurled pea…

2022

Between an Atom and a Star

Elizabeth Provost November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

I lost my grandfather on July 19, 2022. For the first time, “I’m sorry for your loss” took on a…

2022

Welcome to “Out with the Old” – Editor’s Note

Elizabeth Provost November 10, 2022November 9, 2022

All throughout our unique, individual journeys, we seek ever-lasting familiarity—a special person, a long-lived passion, weekly Sunday brunches with the…