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Louis Lam
Features Editor (Volume 50) — Louis graduated from UTM with a Bachelor of Science double majoring in Psychology and Professional Writing and Communication. He is currently in the field of UX/UI design, conducting research on how to improve user experience in apps and websites, designing websites for companies that are looking to branch online. As the Features Editor for Volume 50, Louis wants to bring the experience of reading enjoyable and informative for everyone. He hopes to showcase student voices and empower them through editing. When Louis is not at his computer designing websites or writing, he is opening Pokémon card packs chasing the Charizard or at the gym training his mind and body.
Savouring the blend: the essence of culture in every bite
The connection between food, culture, and the melting pot of meals in Toronto.
Human civilization is like a richly-coloured rug with a myriad of cultural threads, each uniquely contributing to the grand mosaic…
Qewy: your personal AI pal
How can we use AI to enhance learning in the classroom?
“I’m challenging universities to reinvent and invest more time into delivering content,” states Amjad Hassoun, a final-year computer science student…
Is AI replacing designers?
Artificial intelligence in the creative industry and how it enhances the work of designers and people.
Adobe Firefly, one of Adobe’s newest inventions, is finally here. Marketed as one of the best tools for creators, it’s…
Love on Campus: balancing a life of love and academics
Communication is top priority in managing romantic relationships and academic stressors.
There are three things most university students stress about: their grades, their future, and their relationships. As we navigate our…
Where is the love? After 21 years, we are still trying to find it around us
Love doesn’t need to be found; it's all around.
In 2003, the Black Eyed Peas launched the global sensation of a song, “Where is the Love?” The song depicts…
Time to catch them all! A peek into the trading and collecting community
Some may see trading cards as ink on paper, but for collectors, they contain core memories, sentimental value, and so much more.
Connor Bedard rookie card. First Edition Base Set Holo Charizard card. Redemptions. One-of-ones. To the common folk, these words are…
How vitamin D levels relate to seasonal affective disorder and depressive symptoms
How sun exposure influences your moods and the relationship between seasonal depression and vitamin D.
Ever get the feeling when you wake up in the winter, the sun is on your face and you’ve got…
Faculty Feature | “Never say no to yourself, let others say no”: The legend of Professor Guy Allen
From a U.S. fugitive to the founder of UTM’s Professional Writing and Communications program, Professor Allen brings a fresh perspective to teaching.
I will never forget the first time I walked into Professor Guy Allen’s office. Illegible writings on loose papers. Books…
Smelling memories: The power of a good sniff
There’s something in the air that hooks us by the nose. Sometimes, it retrieves memories from the deep archives of our minds.
I can never unlearn the association between garlic and freshly cut apples. I grew up in an Asian household, which…
Scholarships available for international and domestic students experiencing challenges during the pandemic
U of T, York University, and the University of Waterloo are just a few of many institutions that provide financial aid to struggling international students
For international students looking to come back to Canada and require financial assistance through the Covid-19 pandemic, many organizations and…
Here’s why you should plan your next trip alone
After being trapped in our own homes for the last couple of years, I realized how much I miss my friends and travelling.
Now that the majority of Covid-19 restrictions around the world are lifted, my friends and I are planning our holidays…
Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings—dethroning the superhero stereotype
Hometown hero becomes the latest star to join the fight for film diversity.
Nothing can describe the feeling of seeing a familiar face on the movie screen, especially one that embodies what it…