Welcome to In Touch — Editor’s Note
When life rushes by, it’s easy to feel a looming sense of disconnect—between our families, with ourselves, and with the…
Elizabeth Provost
Editor-in-Chief (Volume 48) | editor@themedium.ca —
Liz is completing a double major in Chemistry and Art History. She previously served as Features Editor for Volume 47. Liz is passionate about fostering an open and honest space for students of the university to feel represented and heard. 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.
Art is Water
Sargy Mann, a British painter of portraits and landscapes, began to lose his eyesight in 1973. Mann saw spectral haloes…
From Liz, With Love: Learning about love
Liz shares what she has learned after being The Medium’s cupid
Dear readers, After a year of being The Medium’s cupid, I’ve realized many things about this crazy big thing called…
Editorial: A year of unforgettable firsts
When you reach the end of such a meaningful year in your life, the only thing left to do is to recount the memories, in hopes that they last forever.
Framed print issues covered the muted blue walls, worn slippers were tucked underneath the bookshelf, chewed-up pens filled the cup…
From Liz, With Love: Are my standards too high?
Always know what you want, and what is right for you.
Dear Liz, That’s it! I give up!! I’m a 22-year-old female and have had the shittiest experience with men. After my…
From Liz, With Love: The nuances of gift-giving
It’s the thought and intention that matters most.
Dear Liz, My boyfriend always gets me really expensive gifts for my birthday and other celebrations. With Valentine’s Day coming…
A celebration of Black Voices in media
Featuring Black creators, find your next favourite in this collection that aims to educate and entertain.
Music—CelesteSerena Uribe Celeste is an American-British singer of English and Jamaican descent. In 2017, the soulful, jazzy blues and R&B…
From Liz, With Love: The Girl Code
Some rules must never be broken.
Dear Liz, Women always complain about being screwed over by guys, but for me, it’s always been women. I think…
A 21st century love story: the talking stage
Dating now is the careful formulation of emojis and how many ‘y’s to put at the end of a ‘hey’ text.
Expectations of a Romeo and Juliet (minus the dying) or Gatsby and Daisy (minus the dying) love story is far…
From Liz, With Love: Rekindling a friendship one text at a time
Friendships drift apart, but it is never too late to catch up.
Dear Liz, I used to be very close friends with this girl for a few years. Then, the pandemic hit,…
Welcome to Moving Still — Editor’s Note
Media often tells us one side of the story, teasing answers to life’s uncertainties. Fairytales give life lessons through stories…
A Car Headed for a Cliff? Health Care in Rural and Northern Ontario.
Context In Ontario, 90 per cent of the population resides within 160 kilometres of the American border. The remaining ten…
From Liz, With Love: Missing out on teenage romance
An attempt at understanding the repercussions of romance-free teenage years.
Dear Liz, A little ironic, but I require lack-thereof romantic advice. I am turning 20 and have been single my…
Principal Alexandra Gillespie: How the past shapes the present
As a book historian at heart, Gillespie reveals how her past experiences have prepared her to be principal of UTM.
“We all, you know, nearly died,” shares Principal Alexandra Gillespie. Several years ago, the birth of her premature twins almost…
Western’s disturbing drug and sexual abuse culture
Last week’s incident highlighted the urgent need to protect university students.
Thousands of students take to the streets of Western Ontario in the early afternoon of Friday, September 17. “Justice for…