Welcome to Volume 51
Your all-in-one student guide!
Hello, UTM! We would like to welcome you to our next chapter here at The Medium. As we begin our…
Hannah Grace Wang
Editor-in-Chief (Volume 51); Arts & Entertainment Editor (Volume 50) — Hannah recently completed her HBA in Communications, Culture, Information & Technology and Professional Writing & Communications with High Distinction. Hannah served as the Arts & Entertainment Editor for Vol. 50 and her previous publications include PWC’s official journal of creative non-fiction in Mindwaves Vol. 15 and research in Compass Vol. 9 and 10. She also served as an Associate Editor for Compass Vol. 9 and Vol. 10. In her spare time, Hannah runs her sticker shop The Aesthetics Studio and does freelance writing. You can connect with Hannah on LinkedIn.
Non-human communication translator
Picture this: It’s 2070 and your dog is quite literally your best friend “I’m hungry,” says Luna, pawing at her…
Signing off: a heartfelt adieu from your trusted masthead
News To our remarkable team of writers and editors: thank you for your unwavering dedication, creativity, and bravery. From uncovering…
Dear 18-year-old me,
Connect with Hannah on her Instagram (@hannahg_w).
Business Buzz: pitch competitions edition
If you’re an entrepreneur or someone eager to enter the start-up world, then you’ve probably heard of pitch competitions. Pitch…
Count it all: fibre arts and feminism
From “craftivism” to “yarn-bombing,” fibre arts are weaved into activism.
For me, being able to create something that a machine cannot was perhaps the most appealing aspect of crochet when…
Mikey Bloom: Mississauga rapper wins city anthem contest
Fifty years ago, Tommy Hunter wrote Mississauga’s first anthem. Now, Mikey Bloom leaves his mark in history as the city celebrates its 50th anniversary.
“This still feels surreal to me, to be selected for this. And I’m honoured,” said 24-year-old rapper and songwriter Mikey…
Business Buzz: May-bee it’s not so complicated
Business and entrepreneurship aren’t for the faint of heart. With so many entrepreneurship centres and business programs available, finding the…
Looking back at 2023, and looking forward to 2024: four students share their reflections
Dry pillowcasesKeira Johannson On the first day of January, I rang in the new year from the comfort of my…
Spotlighting the CBC Gem series How to Fail as a Popstar
A story of prevailing with failure, rather than fighting against it.
“Wow, this seems like a great project. I’d love to book this,” was Adrian Pavone’s reaction to the CBC Gem…
Shopping locally is important for the environment
Here’s why you should shop small this holiday season.
With the holiday season approaching, it’s not too early to begin thinking about gift-giving. Finding the perfect gift for our…
Entrepreneurship: What does it take to start a small business?
A look into today’s entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Entrepreneurship has risen in popularity with advances in new technologies and the ability to shop on social media, but what…
Multi-level marketing companies should be illegal everywhere
They’re basically pyramid schemes, so why are they still here?
Multi-level marketing (MLM) has been the subject of much controversy, with some claiming it is in fact a pyramid scheme….
UTMSU Fall By-election voting begins soon
The UTMSU will be holding its Fall By-election to elect representatives for the Board of Directors, who will meet monthly to contribute to the UTMSU’s future initiatives.
The 2023 University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) Fall By-Election will be taking place from October 3 to 5….
Poetry Corner
RainstormHannah Grace Wang Awakened by the storm,you’re never the same afterwards.When it rains, streams become rivers.Rivers flush away the debris,…