Just a summer baby learning to survive winter
In 2003, I was born amidst a burning hot July. My mother recalls eating pounds of fresh British Columbia blueberries,…
Keira Johannson
Arts & Entertainment Editor (Volume 51); Staff Writer (Volume 50) — Keira is going into her fourth year at UTM pursuing a double major in Communications, Culture, Information, and Technology (CCIT) and Professional Writing and Communications (PWC). When she’s not working or studying, you can find her nose deep in a good literary fiction novel, writing movie reviews on Letterboxd, or even training for the marathon that never seems to actually happen! You can connect with Keira on Instagram or LinkedIn.
A final sign-off and a heartfelt “See you next year!”
The editors of The Medium say goodbye and welcome a brand new chapter.
News It’s been a thrilling and memorable year as News Editor! From the first pitch email I sent in August…
Poetry Corner
We Dream of MemoriesVeruca Medland We dream of memories we’d rather forget An insider’s peek at the cavernous mind d…
What if our favourite things are doing us more harm than good?
Investigating how audiences lose their sense of identity through fictional characters and storylines.
I first read the book Normal People in the spring of 2020, shortly after being diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome…
Lessons in love, limbo, and limerence
So, your imagination is ruining your love life? Well, you’re not alone.
One of my first memories of falling in love was in the second grade. Let’s call him Jack. During recess,…
My fascination with the mundane: A photo essay
From bird watching at breakfast to cement blocks outside vacant storefronts, beauty can be found even in the dullest of places.
For breakfast last week, I ate toast with peanut butter and when I sat down at the kitchen table, I…
Eagles to take on St. George Red in outdoor soccer finals after big win
UTM women’s soccer season comes to a close, men’s keep rolling for one final game.
For the first time in program history, our UTM Eagles have made it to the finals of the men’s outdoor…
I’m a woman in sport, but numbers tell me otherwise
Progress has been made towards inclusivity, but there’s still a long way to go.
The 2024 Paris Olympics marked a historic milestone for intersectionality in sports, featuring nearly 200 openly LGBTQ+ athletes across numerous…
New Year’s Day 2.0: Why everyone is on their fitness grind this September
Attending a fitness class or playing a sport can be a great place to meet friends, destress, and find that extra boost of motivation to do your course readings.
I like to think of September as New Year’s Day 2.0. — our second chance at fulfilling those goals we…
On Task Studio: A soft place to land for Toronto artists
Why this local creative believes it’s okay to not have it all figured out.
“I’m constantly still figuring out who I am,” says Alexandra Howell of On Task Behaviour. We’re sitting in the studio…
Redefining home
The search for belonging in the smallest of places.
For the first 18 years of my life, I lived in the same house. My definition of home was the…
Dear Younger Me,
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day beyond Irish borders
The life and legacy of Ireland’s patron saint.
One month before St. Patrick’s Day, I biked the cobblestone streets of Kilkenny with a tour group and learned the…
Journaling for self-reflection, mindfulness, and creative expression
Connecting with our past, present, and future selves through written words.
Between pressures at work, full course loads in university, and dwindling attention spans, it’s difficult to set aside time in…
Goodness Gracious: a theatrical performance that showcases what it means to be good
Learning what it means to be good through a great performance.
Welcomed by the sounds of laughter, acoustic piano riffs, and the beginning scenes of an introductory improv session, I took…