“Smell of jasmine, pool of blue jacaranda”: A personification of Los Angeles
I’ve never been to Los Angeles. Everything I think I know about L.A. stems from music about its warm romance…
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Galentine’s Day: a celebration of the most unconditional love I’ve ever known
How female friendships empower us, and why this love should be celebrated this February.
Valentine’s Day. It’s well associated with flowers and chocolates, candlelit dinners, and cheesy rom-coms—after asking that special someone to be…
Love in an era of cynicism
Why are people cynical about love and what we can do about it?
I tell you all the time, heaven is a place on earth with you – Video Games, Lana Del Rey,…
How to be your own Valentine this year
So, you don’t have a Valentine? Well, welcome to the club!
As we approach the looming holiday of red roses and homemade cards, I am struck with the realization that I…
Friendship breakups: we need to talk about it
Platonic breakups are important and not talked about enough, and they hurt just as much as romantic breakups.
Life is full of different types of breakups. From your first middle school boyfriend you dated for two weeks to…
Bipolar love: dating “The Great & Terrible Manic Depressive”
When you live with a severely stigmatized mental health condition, dating can be complicated and challenging.
When should you tell a date about your diagnosis? Should you even tell them at all? Will they think of…
Rising costs place inflationary pressure on Canadian consumers and firms this Valentine’s Day
A 2024 Canadian survey reveals less than half of Canadians intend on celebrating Valentine’s Day this year, which is nine per cent less than last year.
This year, the rising cost of inflation is taking a toll on Canadian spending habits, especially this Valentine’s Day season….
Recent study reveals ground-breaking research on the link between romantic love and the brain’s behavioural activation system
Dr. Adam Bode and Dr. Phillip Sean Kavanagh unveil their findings on how the human brain correlates with romantic love in the scholarly journal, Behavioral Sciences.
Published in November 2023, a joint study from the Australian National University, the University of Canberra, and the University of…
Love in the digital age: examining social media’s impact on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has become a lucrative opportunity for businesses, both big and small, thanks to the rise of digital marketing…
Where is the love? After 21 years, we are still trying to find it around us
Love doesn’t need to be found; it's all around.
In 2003, the Black Eyed Peas launched the global sensation of a song, “Where is the Love?” The song depicts…
Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre: A “collaborative and supportive haven” for students
Writing instructors explain the benefits of seeking writing support at UTM.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) offers a wealth of resources to assist students with their assignments, writing skills, and…
Tessa Virtue and Morgan Rielly: An iconic power couple
The two Canadian icons illustrate a journey of triumph and romance.
Growing up as a figure skater, my dream was always to fall in love with an NHL player and become…
Swift and Kelce’s Superbowl update
Anti-Swift sentiment won’t stop NFL diehards from watching this year’s Superbowl.
It’s official. The NFL’s biggest star is headed to the Superbowl. But I’m not talking about Kansas City Chiefs quarterback…
Love on Campus: balancing a life of love and academics
Communication is top priority in managing romantic relationships and academic stressors.
There are three things most university students stress about: their grades, their future, and their relationships. As we navigate our…
The history of Valentine’s Day: origins and traditions
From the Romans to modern romance, how Valentine’s Day has been witnessed throughout time and history.
Infatuation, romance, and dread. Love is in the air and Valentine’s Day is nearing. For some of us who are…