Hema Ramnarine

Staff Writer (Volume 48 & 49) — Hema is currently in her final year, finishing a double major in Linguistics and French Language Teaching and Learning. She previously served as a Staff Writer for Volume 48 of The Medium. Her favourite part of writing is the opportunity to research new topics, speak to new people, and make her voice heard, and she hopes that her articles can spark this interest in other students. In her spare time, you can find her in bed reading with a cup of coffee (and she's always looking for more book recommendations!).

News

Committee on Academic Policy and Programs reviews updates for the new year
Professor Susan McCahan outlines virtual and in-person proceedings and introduces new programs coming into effect September 2022.

Hema Ramnarine January 17, 2022January 17, 2022

On January 11, the Committee on Academic Policy and Programs held a virtual meeting to discuss the current state of…

Features

The rise of Omicron is upon us, and booster shots are here to save the day
With cases reaching record highs once again, it’s more important than ever to protect ourselves and others in this ongoing pandemic.

Hema Ramnarine January 10, 2022January 10, 2022

Armed with two vaccines, eased restrictions, and a holiday break where we saw family and friends for the first time…

Faculty Feature

Faculty Feature | Professor Alessandro Delfanti’s recent book raises awareness about Amazon’s use of technology and human labour
Consumers need to shop ethically and consider the calls of Amazon workers as they fight for their rights.

Hema Ramnarine December 6, 2021January 9, 2022

Amazon and the phrase “questionable labour practices” have become almost synonymous. In an increasingly automated world, the relationship between robots…

News

Ontario government increases funding for women programs
Women’s Employment Resource Centre, the Women’s Centre of Hamilton, and the Women’s Own Resource Centre are among 23 centres that will receive funding to enhance their programs and services.

Hema Ramnarine December 6, 2021December 10, 2021

As part of their fiscal review released in Early November, Ontario has announced they will be committing half a million…

News

The pandemic’s impact on LGBTQ2S+ communities
Resources such as OUT@UTM and the Health and Wellness Centre show support for the LGBTQ2S+ communities

Hema Ramnarine November 29, 2021December 10, 2021

With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many communities and organizations have endured several unexpected challenges. One heavily affected group is the…

Opinion

Electric cars aren’t as environmentally friendly as we think they are
Companies like Tesla lack transparency in their data and continue to emit gasses.

Hema Ramnarine November 15, 2021December 10, 2021

Evaluating the environmental impact and legacy of electric vehicles (EVs) is complicated for various reasons. At this point, it’s almost…

Opinion

Facebook’s testimony reveals the challenges of whistleblowing and why we should care
The lack of protection laws in the legal, corporate, and social world, pose a dangerous reality for whistleblowers.

Hema Ramnarine October 25, 2021December 10, 2021

On October 3, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, a former Facebook Product Manager, leaked tens of thousands of pages of internal…

Features

The sociology of mental illness: How our environment affects our mental health
Childhood neighbourhoods, race, and gender are key determinants that impact well-being.

Hema Ramnarine October 4, 2021December 10, 2021

While it’s long been suspected that our social status has an impact on our mental well-being, the extent to which…

News

Orange Shirt Day at U of T in support of Indigenous communities
Hart House, UTM Indigenous Centre, and First Nations House host various virtual and in-person events to provide support for Indigenous communities.

Hema Ramnarine September 27, 2021December 10, 2021

This Thursday, U of T will join millions of Canadians in recognizing Orange Shirt Day. Occurring annually on September 30,…

Features

Music therapy: the benefits of music and why it makes us feel good
Listening to music can be a treatment that boosts well-being.

Hema Ramnarine September 13, 2021December 10, 2021

A bop, a jam, a banger, a tune—no matter what you call it, there’s no denying this near-universal truth: we…

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