Larry Lau

News Editor (Volume 49) | news@themedium.ca — Larry is a third-year student specializing in accounting. He finds writing to be an outstanding medium to spread messages, thus being a phenomenal way to express oneself and to have one’s voice heard. Through his contributions to The Medium , Larry hopes that everyone can witness how enjoyable and invigorating writing can be, such that they too may be inspired to write out their stories. When he’s not studying or writing, Larry will probably be learning Japanese or listening to music, all the while contemplating what life’s next story would be.

News

SpinUp—the new wet lab incubator to foster scientific entrepreneurship
Between September 14 and October 31, 2023, aspiring science entrepreneurs can apply to SpinUp—an incubator that provides affordable wet lab research space and supportive programming.

Larry Lau September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

On September 14, 2023, SpinUp, the University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) pioneer wet lab start-up incubator opened applications to science…

Back-to-Business

Canada takes steps to combat modern slavery by requiring company transparency

Larry Lau September 11, 2023September 11, 2023

While many perceive slavery as a historical issue, it still exists in many parts of the world—in the forms of…

Opinion

Section Editor Thank Yous

Larry Lau April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

In the blink of an eye, we’ve reached the end of the publishing year! I’d like to thank all of…

News

The Everyday Encounters exhibit: Intertwined connections from mundane threads of life
In conversation with The Medium, Karie Liao, Aidan Cowling, and Stephanie Ivanyshyn speak on the Blackwood Gallery’s recent exhibit of UTM student works—how it aims to capture special encounters amidst an average day in life.

Larry Lau April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

From March 29 to April 15, 2023, the Blackwood Gallery will be holding its Everyday Encounters: Recent Points of View…

UTMSU

End of year recap with the UTMSU: Working towards goals as a community
In conversation with The Medium, UTMSU president Maëlis Barre shares the organization’s greatest achievements for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Larry Lau April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

As the end of the academic year approaches, The Medium spoke with Maëlis Barre, president of the University of Toronto…

News | Satire

Eating your way through stories and fairy tales
This summer, three-star-Michelin star restaurant, A Tale to Share, will be offering an extravagant full-course meal to UTM students at an affordable price.

Larry Lau April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

For many, eating food is comforting, destressing, and fulfilling. For this reason, UTM Dining will be hosting a Summer Solstice…

Zero Hour

Zero Hour: Earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria

Larry Lau February 13, 2023February 27, 2023

In the early morning hours of February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude scale earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leaving 33,905…

News

Former mayor of Mississauga Hazel McCallion passes away
Hazel McCallion—lovingly referred to by many as Hurricane Hazel—passed away on January 29, 2023, leaving behind today’s Mississauga as a testament of her dedication, determination, and legacy.

Larry Lau February 6, 2023February 13, 2023

On the morning of January 29, 2023, Hazel McCallion, the City of Mississauga’s first female mayor, passed away at the…

News

Changing the world with data sciences
The Data Sciences Institute at UTM has organized several events to discuss data analysis findings and to introduce students to the world of data sciences, a wide-reaching and multidisciplinary field of study.

Larry Lau January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

“As we live in an increasingly data connected world, whether we realize it or not, data actually drives a lot…

News

Alarming report reveals antisemitism at U of T
Dr. Ayelet Kuper reflects on antisemitic behaviour she experienced at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, stating that work must be done to address antisemitism.

Larry Lau January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

On December 5, 2022, Dr. Ayelet Kuper, the associate director of Faculty Affairs at U of T and former senior…

Editorial

Editorial: The Medium’s walk down 2022’s memory lane
Reflecting on times of laughter and the times of tears experienced this past year.

Larry Lau January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

If 2022 was a fragrance, it would have notes of 2021, with hints of 2020 that smack you right in…

News Briefs

Holiday News Briefs

Larry Lau January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

A return of in-person festivities in Mississauga For 2022, Mississauga returned to in-person celebrations for both Christmas and New Year’s…

UTMSU

The UTMSU introduces its plans for a winter lobby week
In their annual general meeting, the UTMSU reviewed the previous year’s initiatives and introduced its lobby week event for UTM students to chime in on what needs to be improved upon.

Larry Lau November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

On November 24, 2022, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Deerfield…

The M's Playlist

The M’s Playlist: A Nameless November with Larry

Larry Lau November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Music is an important part of my life—always has been, and always will be. While writing is an amazing medium…

Back-to-Business

Interest rates rise as Bank of Canada strives to curb inflation

Larry Lau November 21, 2022May 23, 2023

In a press release dated October 26, 2022, the Bank of Canada (BoC), Canada’s central bank, explained that inflation remains…

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