Samuel Kamalendran

Editor-in-Chief (Volume 53); Managing Editor (Volume 52); News Editor (Volume 51); Associate News Editor (Volume 50) — Hey! I’m Samuel Kamalendran, and I’m honoured to serve The Medium’s as its Editor-in-Chief for Volume 53. Having formerly served as News and Managing Editor, I look forward to expanding The Medium’s reach and nurturing our community. Besides The Medium, I represent 60,000 undergraduate students on U of T’s Governing Council and conduct research with U of T’s Reach Alliance. In my free time, you can find me working out, creating music, or being in nature!

Op Ed | Opinion

Welcome to Volume 53!
A message to our readers, writers, and community members as The Medium enters the 2026-2027 school year on the mission leading us this year and the new initiatives we’re bringing to UTM’s student paper.

Samuel Kamalendran September 8, 2026September 17, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* To the members of The Medium’s community, It is a true…

News

UTM Departments Host Annual “Caribbean Lyme” Event, Celebrating Caribbean Culture and Cuisine
Over 135 UTM faculty, staff, and students filled The Blind Duck to enjoy Caribbean dishes and compete in an island-themed trivia game.

Samuel Kamalendran September 8, 2026September 17, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On July 30, various University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) student services…

Editorial | Opinion

Farewell, Volume 52!
An adieu from our beloved Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor.

Samuel Kamalendran March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

I didn’t expect to be emotional writing this last editorial, but typing “HED, DEK, and BYLINE” for the last time…

Editorial | Opinion

The pursuit of freedom in the 21st century
In a world which seeks to dominate, our strength lies in the embrace of our individuality, our unique human potential, and our relentless evaluation of the norms which define our reality.

Samuel Kamalendran February 1, 2026February 1, 2026

The institution of slavery has known no bounds historically or geographically. One only needs to explore the earliest recorded human…

News

Historical Studies Department hosts eighth annual Classics and the World Today event
The program included lectures from professors from the University of Oxford and California, Berkeley and a graduate research workshop and dinner.

Samuel Kamalendran November 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Undergraduates, graduates, and professors gathered at the Kaneff Rotunda on October 2 to mark another exciting “Classics and the World…

Features

Reflecting on student success, reconciliation, gratitude, trust, and nature: A conversation with UTM Principal Alexandra Gillespie
In line with annual tradition, The Medium sat down with UTM’s principal to give students better insight into the office’s work, and the journey, motivations and goals of its holder.

Samuel Kamalendran October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

As the new school year at the University of Toronto (U of T) Mississauga (UTM) begins to unfold, it is…

Editorial | Opinion

Welcome to Volume 52!

Samuel Kamalendran September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

Welcome back to another year UTM! If you are new to the University of Toronto Mississauga campus, welcome welcome! Allow…

Features

A final sign-off and a heartfelt “See you next year!”
The editors of The Medium say goodbye and welcome a brand new chapter.

Samuel Kamalendran March 30, 2025March 30, 2025

News It’s been a thrilling and memorable year as News Editor! From the first pitch email I sent in August…

News

UTM historical department welcomes renowned professors for recent event
Titled “Classics and the World Today,” the event saw Professor Glenn Most and Professor Bettina Reitz-Joosse take the stage to give lectures on the use of building metaphors in antiquity.

Samuel Kamalendran March 30, 2025March 30, 2025

On March 13, in the Kaneff Rotunda, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Department of Historical Studies hosted its annual…

News

UTMSU elections underway
InnovateUTM’s Manaal Fatima, a third-year political science and criminology student, is passionate about “helping students navigate university,” ensuring access to resources and support, and improving academic policies and expanding mentorship programs.

Samuel Kamalendran March 9, 2025March 9, 2025

As the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) enters the last stretch of the 2025 winter term, the UTM Students’ Union…

News | News Briefs

February News Brief

Samuel Kamalendran March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

U of T ranked 21st globally for academic reputation and prestige The University of Toronto (U of T) was ranked…

Opinion

Editorial: the spoken weapon
How storytelling breaks boundaries to reclaim identities, convey harsh realities, and pass on traditions.

Samuel Kamalendran February 2, 2025February 2, 2025

Set in locations ranging from Toronto to Haiti to Timmins to Saint Lucia, acclaimed Canadian poet Canisia Lubrin’s debut work…

News

January News Briefs

Samuel Kamalendran February 2, 2025February 2, 2025

Canada’s Liberal Party leadership race underway After announcing his resignation from his role as Prime Minister on January 5, the…

News

U of T commemorates Remembrance Day this year
The University of Toronto’s three campuses host ceremonies to honour Canada’s fallen veterans.

Samuel Kamalendran November 25, 2024November 24, 2024

On November 11, amidst cool temperatures and sharp winds, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) faculty, staff, and students gathered at…

News

U of T ranks top 25 in Times Higher Education World University Rankings
For the second year in a row, the University of Toronto ranks twenty-first among 2025 World University Rankings—the only Canadian University in the top 40.

Samuel Kamalendran November 4, 2024November 3, 2024

The University of Toronto (U of T) has maintained its position as a leading global academic institution after being placed…

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