Meighan Atkinson

Staff Writer (Volume 50) — Meighan is a published author and Strategic Communications professional. She recently completed her bachelor's in Professional Writing and Communications & French Studies at UTM. Her short fiction, "Birthday Cake," appears in ICCIT's Vision Journal. Meighan specializes in Arts & Entertainment and News writing, with a particular interest in Food & Travel Writing. In her spare time, she can be found dining at Toronto's newest restaurants and planning European adventures.

Arts

Taylor Swift and the ghosts of concert movies past
Swift joins the company of Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, and David Bowie with a film on her recent record-breaking The Eras Tour.

Meighan Atkinson September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Taylor Swift is coming to a city near you. Of course, if you’ve been online at all in the last…

Opinion

Boost your mental health this school year!
A list of four on-campus activities that will boost your mental health.

Meighan Atkinson September 17, 2023December 31, 2023

As syllabus week ends and the pace of the semester picks up, the school year ahead can feel overwhelming at…

Arts

Artist Clara Lynas to lead a sign-making workshop ahead of anti-violence rally
Take Back the Night event partners speak to The Medium about how they aim to use contemporary art as a social justice tool.

Meighan Atkinson September 11, 2023September 11, 2023

Create art and support a cause between classes this September 14 by joining OCAD University graduate and printmaker Clara Lynas…

Features

A seasonal odyssey: Embracing summer, cuisine, and travel
Students share what they’ve been up to this summer.

Meighan Atkinson September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Waves of joy: A memorable summer escapade to the Toronto IslandsSukaina Rizvi As the sun-kissed days of summer unfolded, a…

Opinion

First day reflections

Meighan Atkinson September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Note to self: The first day doesn’t matter that muchHannah Grace Wang The first of anything is always exciting, especially…

News

The Online News Act vs. Student Journalism
After passing Bill C-18, the Online News Act, journalism organizations have lost access to major platforms for promoting news content and generating advertising revenue.

Meighan Atkinson September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Where do you get your news? As of August, the answer is no longer Facebook, Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter),…

News

Elections return as candidates race to capture Mississauga residents’ support
Growing communities and improving public transit on the agenda for mayoral candidates in Mississauga’s municipal elections.

Meighan Atkinson October 3, 2022October 3, 2022

Another election is just around the corner for residents of Mississauga—the city’s municipal elections will take place on October 24….

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