Emma Catarino

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Behind-the-Scenes Look into David Blackwood’s Studio
Janita Wiersma, former assistant to Blackwood, recently did an interview detailing his artistic process, and what it was like to work with the Canadian legend.

Emma Catarino January 18, 2026January 18, 2026

David Blackwood is a well known Canadian artist known for his depictions of Newfoundland culture. Blackwood utilized a unique art…

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Accuracy of Chinese Culture in Mulan (1998)
Does the classic princess movie portray Chinese culture correctly, or is it still heavily influenced by euro-centric ideals?

Emma Catarino January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

The Disney Renaissance occurred during the 1990’s, and produced ten of Disney’s most beloved animated films. The era gave birth…

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Large Corporations Capitalizing Off of St. Nick
Many companies produce special Christmas advertisements to promote their brands during the holiday season.

Emma Catarino November 23, 2025November 23, 2025

Christmas will arrive in just six weeks, much to the delight of our university students who see the holiday as…

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Celebrities Who Flew Too Close To the Sun
From Dan Schneider to Sydney Sweeney, celebrity mistakes can come in all forms but all have the same devastating impact

Emma Catarino November 17, 2025November 17, 2025

In the past few years, a number of celebrities have fallen from public grace for one reason or another. A…

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Indigenous Literature Celebrated at UTM
UTM offers many courses and texts on Indigenous literature and appreciating these works, while recognizing implicit bias, is one step towards reconciliation.

Emma Catarino November 10, 2025November 12, 2025

Our UTM campus, located on the historical Indigenous lands of the Secena, Huron-Wendat, and Mississaugas of the Credit, has a…

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David Blackwood Art Featured at AGO Myth & Legend Exhibit
The Art Gallery of Ontario has over 80 of Blackwood’s art pieces, spanning his entire life, on display

Emma Catarino November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

David Blackwood is a world-renowned Canadian artist. He was born in Newfoundland in 1941, and, by the age of 15,…

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UTM Library Novels on Human Rights
The UTM library has a vast collection of texts relating to human rights which may spark student’s interest on this topic.

Emma Catarino October 5, 2025October 7, 2025

The UTM library, which opened in 1967, is a staple of our campus. Being as old as Erindale College itself,…

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Fan reactions to Taylor Swift newest album
On August 12th, Taylor Swift announced her latest album “The Life of a Showgirl” much to the excitement of fans

Emma Catarino September 28, 2025September 30, 2025

On October 3rd, to millions of fans’ delight, Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Life of a Showgirl” will be released….

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HCC to host eighth annual Be Well Fair
UTM’s Health & Counselling Centre yearly fair connects students with resources and activities designed to teach them how to manage and cope with schoolwork, stress, and mental health issues.

Emma Catarino September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

On September 18, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) will host its eighth annual Be Well UTM: Resource & Activity…

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How Crochet Is An Art With A Single Hook
The UTM Crochet Club is one of the school’s newest art-centered clubs that aims to make crochet fun and accessible to all.

Emma Catarino September 11, 2025September 11, 2025

The UTM Crochet Club was created in 2023 and is one of the campus’s newest art centered clubs. The club…

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How Music Unites Societies Around The World
As summer comes to an end, so are the requisite summer concerts. With the newest Rogers Stadium being recently built, we reflect on the impact music has on the community.

Emma Catarino September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

A year ago, when my boyfriend told me that he’d bought us both Coldplay tickets, I had to pick my…

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The irony in fans’ excitement over Sunrise on the Reaping
Fans of The Hunger Games seem just as excited to read Suzanne Collins’ latest novel about child murders and trauma as the members of the Capitol are to watch the Games themselves.

Emma Catarino March 30, 2025March 30, 2025

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins was first released in 2008. Since then, four more books have been added to…

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The popularity of The Sims
With tens of thousands of downloads on Steam, why is The Sims so famous? What makes this life simulator special and so much better than reality itself?

Emma Catarino March 16, 2025March 16, 2025

The Sims is renowned for allowing its players to live a simulated life in a world where everything is up…

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How the Project 2025 book ban affects future generations
Following the recent American election, several dozen books are proposed to be banned for themes that oppose the “ultra-conservative social vision.”

Emma Catarino February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

Project 2025 is a policy proposal document created by American right-wing organizations, including the Heritage Foundation. The 900+ page document…

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U of T to receive four million dollars for research commercialization
The grant, which is a part of larger funding to Dalhousie University, will serve to help establish a healthcare venture incubator at U of T’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine.

Emma Catarino February 9, 2025February 9, 2025

On January 15, U of T News announced that the University of Toronto (U of T) and its partners are…

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