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

Toronto’s 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival sheds light on Chinese cultural traditions
The Chinese community in Canada celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 10, commemorating the end of the harvest season with a gathering of families.

Larry Lau September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar. On the more…

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The end of an era: Queen Elizabeth II passes away
UK’s longest-serving monarch and beloved public figure, Queen Elizabeth II, is peacefully laid to rest with millions mourning.

Larry Lau September 12, 2022September 12, 2022

On the afternoon of September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle,…

UTMSU

Elimination of tuition fees takes centre stage in UTMSU’s plans for the upcoming year
President Maëlis Barre introduces the campaigns, events, and initiatives in an interview with The Medium.

Larry Lau September 5, 2022September 6, 2022

As existing students return and new students arrive for the fall semester, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU)…

UTMSU

Looking back with the UTMSU: Financial literacy, mental health, and guaranteed food security
President Mitra Yakubi and the UTMSU team review this year’s achievements while reflecting on Covid-19 obstacles.

Larry Lau March 28, 2022March 28, 2022

“It was a challenging year for most of us due to the pandemic and the closing and reopening of campus,”…

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U of T provides vaccine clinics for students to receive their booster shot
Several organizations including the Toronto Public Library and U of T advocate for Covid-19 boosters by offering easy vaccination sites

Larry Lau March 21, 2022March 21, 2022

While Covid-19 restrictions have loosened over the past several months, booster shots are still necessary to safeguard public health. Individuals…

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Alarming data reveals Ontario students that vape are likely to develop a cigarette addiction
Studies show that while vaping reveals milder effects than tobacco, it is not free from detrimental health effects.

Larry Lau March 14, 2022March 14, 2022

In recent years, the rate of cigarette smoking among Ontario students has steadily declined, yet the rate of vaping has…

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Healing the Hurt: A campaign for antidiscrimination against Indigenous mothers
Christena Lopez and Shawna Hill share their stories dealing with negligent professionals in the health care field.

Larry Lau March 7, 2022March 7, 2022

Healing the Hurt is a newly-launched campaign started by Indigenous women to supply health care providers with more knowledge of…

News Briefs

February News Briefs

Larry Lau February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

U of T to paint mural in honour of Terry Fox This year, U of T plans to honour Canadian…

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Students review current sexual violence and harassment policies at U of T
The UTMSU holds virtual meeting inviting students to share their experiences and comment on sexual violence on campus.

Larry Lau February 14, 2022February 14, 2022

Sexual violence and harassment on campus continue to be a widespread issue for many students across Ontario. To maintain the…

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Students voice their concerns regarding the current leave of absence policy
The UTLU invites students to a virtual meeting where speakers discuss the current state of mental support and accommodations offered by U of T.

Larry Lau January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

On January 20, Alicia Krishna from the U of T Law Union (UTLU) hosted a virtual meeting where speakers discussed…

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School of Cities release report on upcoming projects and initiatives
An annual report released in December 2021 provides a brief outlook on the new 2022 year with 13 new projects.

Larry Lau January 24, 2022January 24, 2022

Formed in late 2018, the School of Cities (S of C) was formed to provide U of T with numerous…

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Ontario court awards $107 million to families of Flight PS752 victims
Two years after Flight PS752 was shot down by the IGRC, families of the victims are to be compensated for their losses while countries decide on actions to be taken against Iran to seek reparation.

Larry Lau January 17, 2022January 17, 2022

Nearly two years ago, on January 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, also known as Flight PS752, was shot…

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Quebec Universities fight for academic freedom
The Independent Scientific and Technical Committee, created by the Quebec provincial government, has made several recommendations on methods to safeguard academic freedom in post-secondary institutions

Larry Lau January 10, 2022January 10, 2022

In March 2021, the Quebec provincial government created an independent scientific and technical committee to conduct studies on academic freedom….

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The City of Toronto Partners with the Higher Education Institutions for Pandemic Recovery Planning
U of T participates in the CivcvLabTO Academic Summit hosted by York University, discussing methods to remediate Covid-19 pandemic-related effects and highlighting overarching themes in pandemic recovery ideologies.

Larry Lau December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

The CivicLabTO Academic Summit & Discussion Series: Collaborating on Renewal and Resilience was held virtually from November 23 to 24,…

News Briefs

November News Briefs

Larry Lau November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

Trans Awareness Week at U of TThis year, the Transgender Day of Remembrance was commemorated on November 20. Trans Awareness…

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