Section Editor Thank Yous
In the blink of an eye, we’ve reached the end of the publishing year! I’d like to thank all of…
Kareena Kailass
Opinion Editor (Volume 49) | opinion@themedium.ca — Kareena is a third-year student completing a double-major in Criminology and Socio-Legal Studies and Philosophy, and minoring in Forensic Science. She has previously served as the Associate Opinion Editor for Volume 48. Through her involvement and contributions with The Medium, Kareena hopes to foster a safe and trusted space, while encouraging others to let their voices and stories be heard. When Kareena is not writing or studying, you can find her watching true crime mysteries or cooking.
Dear Future You, You Are Art: A Letter in Four Parts
Dear future you, You are art. Each intricate detail—every thought, belief, expression, and movement—sculpts who you are. With each brushstroke…
Editorial: The Medium’s walk down 2022’s memory lane
Reflecting on times of laughter and the times of tears experienced this past year.
If 2022 was a fragrance, it would have notes of 2021, with hints of 2020 that smack you right in…
The M’s Playlist: A Danceable December with Kareena
To me, December is a lot more than just another month of the year. December welcomes the new year with…
Fallen Leaves
It’s that dreaded time again—summer cleaning. I sit at my desk and slide open the top drawer, exposing its faux-velvet-lined…
Boo! Did I scare you?
How I survived my trip to McDonald’sJonina Rai Midnight runs to McDonald’s were a religious activity in the Rai household….
Geographically far, emotionally close
UTM students share their defining experiences with their cultures.
Familiarity in an unknown place Aia Jaber, Managing Editor My feet drag slowly across the pavement, eagerly approaching a busy…
Farewell to school spirit
The absence of varsity sports will inhibit community-building at UTM.
In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, ball hockey was hugely popular at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). Students…
A back-to-normal summer
Students share their exciting summer adventures.
Cottage kind-of-summer Paige France The two of them topple out of my car, stretching after a two-hour drive filled with…
Could Imposter Syndrome be a good thing?
Imposter Syndrome affects a vast amount of the population and often goes unnoticed or undiagnosed, despite its potentially risky outcomes.
Have you ever felt a disconnect between how you envision yourself and how you think the public views you? Imposter…
Flourishing female music artists
Discover five women on the fast track to fame for their hit songs.
As the music industry becomes more diverse, we find ourselves exposed to new music. With the emergence of social media…
Dear Canadian women, thank you
A list of women who have played a huge role in the foundation and development of our nation and society as we know it today.
Women, through their willpower, strength, and unwavering efforts, have built the foundation of our nation today. Here is a short…
Why it’s important to allow Indigenous parents to name their children traditionally
First Nations families in Manitoba revealed that the traditional names they give their children are being altered.
Picking a child’s name is one of the toughest, well-thought-over decisions that new parents face. Many parents want their child’s…
What falling in love does to your brain and body
Although we often associate love with our heart, the brain and body are really the powerhouse behind this exceptionally strong phenomenon.
Although our first instinct is to associate our hearts with love, the real culprit of these fluttery heart feelings are…
Blasting music in a car with friends is what we need as students
Research suggests that listening to music in the company of friends is a great tool to relieve stress and anxiety.
It’s been a stressful week. Your friends invite you out and at first you hesitate, because you’re totally exhausted, but…