Welcome to Volume 51
Your all-in-one student guide!
Hello, UTM! We would like to welcome you to our next chapter here at The Medium. As we begin our…
Blog
Don’t know anybody? It’s okay! Neither does anyone else.
How UTM’s RAWC can help you spread your social wings.
For those of you who are starting your first year, or even those who have already been here for a…
Physical health equals mental wealth
What is good for the body is good for the brain.
After returning from a summer of rest and relaxation, the back-to-school season can be highly stressful for students. As summer…
September on the screen
Movie recommendations for the back-to-school season.
It can be difficult to get back into an academic zone or be excited about school after months of enjoying…
Here’s what TV got wrong: what going back to school is really like
News flash! You are not the main character.
When I was in elementary school, I could not wait until high school and university. However, when I finally arrived,…
Dear kindergartener self. Sincerely, the almost graduate
“As you grow older and time passes, your feelings will change. Life is all about balance.”
Dear kindergardener self, Hi! I hope you are having the best time in Serbia! Make sure to go to the…
The Medium’s declassified school survival guide: fashion edition
Back-to-school trends and ideas for what to wear on campus this year.
September is here, which means the fall term is officially upon us. As the seasons change, the beautiful sun transforms…
From struggles to success: The story of Krish Manojbhai Patel
Fourth-year student Krish Manojbhai Patel shares his journey moving from India to Canada in search of more opportunities.
Opportunity. A word we use, but often take for granted. An opportunity does not guarantee a certain outcome. For instance,…
Brave faces and big dreams: Students open up about their return to school
Students reflect on the excitement and fears of beginning a new school year as they embark on the fall semester.
Into second year: cherishing memories and preparing for the future Gisele Tang My first year flew by, and I cannot…
UTM holds groundbreaking ceremony for new campus residence
On July 24, campus staff, including Alexandra Gillespie, University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) vice president and principal, participated in a…
UTM hosts this year’s Serious Play Conference
More than 300 play scholars gathered to discuss topics in game development and the use of games in education.
From August 12 to 14, over 300 game studies scholars from around the world gathered at the 18th annual Serious…
Hazel McCallion Central Library briefly closed after fiery blaze
Newly renovated library in central Mississauga experiences water and smoke damage after overnight fire breaks out.
On Wednesday, August 14, Mississauga’s Hazel McCallion Central Library experienced damages after an overnight fire broke out which started outside…
Brampton man arrested after assault at UTM’s CCT building
31-year-old man faces assault, forcible confinement, and sexual assault charges after turning himself in.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) community remains shaken after an assault which occurred on August 4 in the Communication,…
Growing Pains
I saw my old house once again as we made the familiar turn—so sharp, that I was pressed to the…
Non-human communication translator
Picture this: It’s 2070 and your dog is quite literally your best friend “I’m hungry,” says Luna, pawing at her…