Mashiyat Ahmed

Opinion Editor (Volume 51); Associate Opinion Editor (Volume 50) — Mashiyat (Mash) is a third-year student studying Neuroscience and Professional Writing and Communication (PWC). As this year’s Opinion Editor, Mash hopes to use her writing, editorial, and leadership skills in supporting student journalism in the essential role it plays in fostering intellectual freedom and artistic expression on campuses. When she’s not writing or slaving away at school, Mash uses her free time cooking cultural dishes, striking up conversations with strangers, and being anxious about her nebulous career plans. You can connect with Mash on her LinkedIn.

News

Looking for employment opportunities? The Get Hired Fair’s got you covered!
The upcoming Get Hired Fair is a great opportunity for all students to connect with employers and learn about what can make them stronger job candidates.

Mashiyat Ahmed September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Being an undergraduate student can seem overwhelming at times, as everyone deals with unique challenges as they navigate academics, employment,…

News

Everything students should know about the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair
UTM’s Graduate and Professional Schools Fair is here to help students understand graduate schools’ expectations and build successful applications for their future educational pathways.

Mashiyat Ahmed September 17, 2023September 17, 2023

As the winter months approach, many students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) are thinking about building and refining…

Opinion

Navigating the freshman year: Eight essential tips
Starting university is nerve-wracking, but these tips will help your sailing be just a bit smoother.

Mashiyat Ahmed September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Anticlimactic. That’s the word that describes my first year at university. In September 2022, I was barely sober from the…

News

Strengthening Indigenous ties: UTM’s first-ever All-Nations Powwow
UTM will be hosting a Powwow to provide space for celebration and reconciliation while also introducing Indigenous knowledge and values to the university community.

Mashiyat Ahmed March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

On March 25, 2023, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation,…

Opinion

Reconciling religion with secularism
There is beauty in listening to all viewpoints.

Mashiyat Ahmed February 27, 2023May 19, 2023

When I was young, my paternal grandfather passed away from colon cancer. I did not know him well, but he…

Opinion

Love is…

Mashiyat Ahmed February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

…a declaration of faithMashiyat Ahmed In August of 1851, the American poetess Emily Dickinson wrote to a close friend, “I…

Arts

Exploring grief in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Analyzing moments in the film that relate to marginalized communities across the globe.

Mashiyat Ahmed January 30, 2023May 23, 2023

Spoiler alert: This article discusses scenes from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In 2018, Ryan Coogler’s superhero film, Black Panther, shattered…

Between the Lines

How the “female gaze” presents itself in queer literature

Mashiyat Ahmed November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

Classic literature persists through individuals who revive old works in modern ways. In her novel The Song of Achilles, author…

Arts

Reimagining sustainability through Scandinavian architecture and philosophy
A review of eco-minded architecture in Scandinavia and how it promotes unity with the earth.

Mashiyat Ahmed November 14, 2022May 23, 2023

The peoples of Scandinavian nations—Norway, Sweden, and Denmark—have rich cultural and philosophical traditions when it comes to their relationships with…

Opinion

Overcoming performative allyship in the era of reconciliation
Reflecting on the true essence of reconciliation can help us pursue real progress amidst a sea of performative activism.

Mashiyat Ahmed September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

Recent Liberal decisions made by Canadian governmental bodies have placed a distinct emphasis on Indigenous reconciliation. With many politicians jumpstarting…

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