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Rampant sexual assault allegations and vandalism as students attend large-scale gatherings amid fourth wave of Covid-19
Ontario universities issue statements with promises to take action against criminal acts taking place on campus grounds.

Larry Lau September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

As classes start in universities across Ontario, the gradual return to in-person education has stirred up excitement for students. Amid…

News

Pandemic threatens financial livelihood of Toronto families
Recent report reveals that the average salary of a family of four to thrive costs over $100K after tax.

Shreya Joshi September 20, 2021February 7, 2022

A report recently published by the Wellesley Institute reveals $103,032 to $136,426 to be the average cost after tax for…

News

Ontario launches Covid-19 vaccine certificate system
Individuals will now be required to display proof of vaccination in high-risk areas to help fight the spread.

Anjalli Becharbhai September 20, 2021November 16, 2021

After deliberation with public health authorities, Premier Doug Ford has announced Ontario will be implementing a vaccine passport system effective…

News

New Strategic Framework reveals proposals for the future of the UTM community
Drawing upon previous findings, UTM plans to host conversations this upcoming semester to enhance the first draft of their latest framework.

Razia Saleh September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) has released the first draft of its strategic framework, which outlines the university’s efforts…

Weekly Exercise

Weekly exercise series: Resistance training
RAWC’s Virtual Fitness Studio offers resistance training classes for students looking to build strength from the comfort of their homes.

Anjalli Becharbhai September 13, 2021November 16, 2021

Resistance training encompasses exercises that focus on your muscles overcoming oppositional force, whether from equipment (dumbbells, kettlebells, resistance bands), or…

Athlete Profile

An interview with Janella Viado

Robert Bui September 13, 2021January 10, 2022

Janella Viado, starting point guard for the UTM Lady Eagles, spoke with The Medium about life on and off the…

Arts

The Chair fails to get a perfect grade
The division of screen time in The Chair exemplifies the show’s idea in an unintentional way.

Mahera Islam September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

As a student specializing in English, and a fan of Sandra Oh, I was interested to see a combination of…

Arts

The mistreatment of celebrities behind the scenes
Revealing the price of fame as musician David Krzecko discusses distress within the industry.

Dalainey Gervais September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

The New York Times’ recent documentary on Britney Spears’ conservatorship sparked conversations across the world about a celebrity’s well-being and…

The Cut

He’s All That: Netflix’s latest experiment with ’90s nostalgia and TikTok stars
A remake that failed to live up to its original but succeeded in its social commentary.

Olivia Sierakowski September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

When rumours began that the ’90s teen classic She’s All That would be remade, the news stirred up mixed reviews….

Poetry Corner

Komalroop Kaler, Sherry Eskander and Andrew Paul September 13, 2021September 19, 2021

KisanKomalroop Kaler Zorawar, is it you?my farmer son returns, I am sipping the warm tea, running to the door my cracked…

Features

The effectiveness of social media activism
Social media platforms help raise awareness on important issues worldwide.

Dalainey Gervais September 13, 2021September 19, 2021

The internet has given us unlimited access to information that we would otherwise not learn about through traditional news platforms….

Features

Music therapy: the benefits of music and why it makes us feel good
Listening to music can be a treatment that boosts well-being.

Hema Ramnarine September 13, 2021December 10, 2021

A bop, a jam, a banger, a tune—no matter what you call it, there’s no denying this near-universal truth: we…

Features

Butt Blitz 2021: Cigarette clean-up event looks towards “A Greener Future”
Cigarette butts are more harmful to the environment than we originally thought.

Kiara Senanayake September 13, 2021September 16, 2022

In 2014, Rochelle Byrne organized a local shoreline clean-up in her community and found that the annual event would be…

Editorial

Editorial: Profiting off pain
Filming rentals and rising tuition rates produce steady cash flow for the university.

The Medium September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

University of Toronto Mississauga has been a hotspot for prominent filming sites in the last few years. Though for a…

Opinion

Trudeau’s famous pandemic beard bids farewell
Trudeau shaved off his beard, announcing to the world that his barber is back in business.

Aya Yafaoui September 13, 2021February 4, 2024

Dear reader, remember a time when masks were not mandatory, hand sanitizer wasn’t essential, and vaccines were only administered in…

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