Locked on Leafs: The Final Chapter
I started this column more than two years ago, in January 2022, with the intent of blowing off some steam…
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A peek into the passionate poetry of Pakistan
Pakistani poetry weaves together threads of tradition, expression, and societal resonance.
Of all the art forms cherished and practiced in Pakistan, literature—most notably, poetry—is the richest. With its deep-rooted tradition of…
The power of imagination
The transformative power of imagination and grit can ignite change and propel us toward a better future.
In today’s world, where people are often riddled with a sense of cynicism and hopelessness, being daring enough to dream…
We live on stolen land
The ripples of settler colonialism in Canada.
Settler colonialism is a system that aims to displace and erase an existing population on a land to establish a…
The diverse fight for civil rights in North America
The East Asian community’s role in the fight for equality and freedom.
Ever since I read Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko, I’ve seen North America’s civil rights discourse in a new light. Yes,…
What to do with US$3.3 billion tax dollars
A message to President Joe Biden.
With US$3.3 billion tax dollars every year, you could… Inflation has caused rent across the US to skyrocket, making houses…
Who are the Palestinians?
From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.
“My sister, our land has a throbbing heart,it doesn’t cease to beat, and it enduresthe unendurable. It keeps the secretsof…
Are consumers unprotected? Cineplex and Meta under heat for questionable practices
Recent cases of consumer exploitation involving two major companies might encourage people to take extra care when buying goods and using services.
In a fight between profit and ethics, there’s a vicious battle between consumer protection and corporate greed. In May 2023,…
Canada adds 41,000 jobs to the market to combat rising unemployment rates
TikTok video reveals Mississauga restaurant with a line of 800 applicants for only 20 available positions.
On March 8, a Statistics Canada report revealed that the country’s unemployment rate has risen to 5.8 per cent, a…
Black at UTM celebrates Black Literature and promotes productive dialogue on Black student experiences at UTM
Black in Focus and Pages of Colour invited the UTM community to come together to learn and share their experiences on campus as Black students.
This month, Black at UTM, an initiative at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), hosted two events to celebrate Black…
UTM students express concern over Ontario’s recent One Fare program
The UTM Urbanism club met with the City of Mississauga to discuss where transit services can better improve the experiences of students.
After the recent announcement of Ontario’s One Fare program, students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) have expressed their…
New health and dental centre in downtown Toronto offers free care to vulnerable youth
With the help of volunteer healthcare workers and private donations, The Yonge Street Mission expands its Evergreen Centre for Street-Involved Youth to help young people in precarious living situations.
On February 27, The Yonge Street Mission (YSM) opened the Richard and Lorelei Jenkins & Family Health and Dental Centre…
Crafting stories with Dr. Brent Wood: Inside UTM’s creative writing program
Dr. Wood promotes student creativity on campus and brings communities together through creative writing.
In the Department of English & Drama at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), there is a program that focuses…
Big Tech layoffs are here to stay in 2024
The once glamourous and sought-after Big Tech jobs are now facing continuous layoffs and cutbacks, leaving workers questioning their next employment strategies.
Up until recently, Big Tech companies, such as Amazon, Google, and Meta, were considered some of the most desirable jobs…
Savouring the blend: the essence of culture in every bite
The connection between food, culture, and the melting pot of meals in Toronto.
Human civilization is like a richly-coloured rug with a myriad of cultural threads, each uniquely contributing to the grand mosaic…