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May Alsaigh
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Going into her third year, May is currently completing a double major in Sociology and Criminology. Before becoming News Editor, May contributed The Medium for two years as a Staff Writer and Associate Features Editor. One of her biggest goals is to launch a nonprofit organization that mediates humanitarian crises around the globe and that supports children living in third-world countries. When she is not writing or studying, May spends her time working with canine coaches to provide supervised fun to four-legged furry friends at Dogtopia Applewood.
Man facing charges after attacking congregates in Mississauga mosque
Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre is considering amplifying security measures during prayer after people inside were assaulted with bear spray during prayer.
On March 19, officers received a call regarding an assault that took place inside a Mississauga mosque where multiple people…
Letter signed by over 300 Jewish faculty members addresses anti-Semitism on campus
45 U of T faculty members sign a letter accusing renowned human activist of anti-Palestinian racism resulting in backlash from Jewish community.
Over the past few months, students and faculty have criticized U of T regarding the recent rise of anti-Semitism on…
Yemen’s hunger crisis leaves millions coping with ‘emergency levels of hunger’
With more than half of its population facing famine and starvation, Yemen remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises….
Forced internal displacement and high insecurity on the rise in Sudan
One year after Sudan’s transitional government signed the Juba Agreement for Peace (JBA), humanitarian needs have rapidly grown across the…
UTM student attacked by four masked men during campus gathering
UTM community calls upon university administration to address horrifying incident that resulted in serious injuries of residence student.
On February 23, five University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) students were involved in an altercation at the university’s McGrath Valley…
Millions of people are displaced as Nigeria enters its twelfth year in conflict
Nigeria’s decade-long conflict is not only aggravating the country’s economic system but is also leaving millions of people in dire…
The Aphrodite Project returns for another year
With almost 46 thousand matches made in 2019, students look forward to yet another year of online pairing.
Created by the University of Waterloo, the Aphrodite Project made its return this year on January 24—just in time for…
Syrian children overburdened by decade long humanitarian crisis
Syria’s current economic disaster has created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with 80 per cent of its population…
U of T overlooks accessibility concerns for students with medical conditions
Students use popular social media platforms like Reddit and Instagram to voice their concerns regarding in-person instruction.
In response to U of T’s decision to maintain in-person learning for a few courses during the new semester, several…
Students hold UTM administrators accountable for lack of communication
U of T faces backlash for poor decision-making including the action to approve a controversial and unsafe food service provider.
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact universities across Ontario, students are coming together and expressing their concerns to university…
Nursing students are challenged by greater entrance requirements
Covid-19 has led to overworked hospitals and a shortage of nurses
In addition to an ongoing pandemic and a major shortage of medical personnel, nursing students in Canada are experiencing difficulty…
Hyperinflation, power cuts, and shortages of food and medicine drive Venezuelans out of their country
For several years, Venezuela has been suffering from a severe socio-political and economic crisis, becoming one of the worst current…
U of T graduates endure another year of virtual convocation
Students share angry comments on social media platforms demanding the university to reinstate in-person celebrations.
On November 18, graduating students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) celebrated yet another virtual convocation. Due to the…
Economics professor under heat for concerning teaching methods
Recent petition circulates the internet after students express their dissatisfaction with U of T Professor Lee Bailey.
Recently, Professor Lee Bailey of the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) has been facing backlash from students expressing concerns about…