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A Valentine’s dreamJada D’Sa It’s the night of February 13 and I’m awake cutting paper hearts in 20 different colours….
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Art is not a commodity; “Art is for everybody”
How Keith Haring’s famous quote promotes the accessibility of art in our everyday lives.
It can seem impossible to maintain creativity in a culture that views the pursuit of and engagement with art as…
A space to dream out loud
Mississauga exhibition provides a space for residents to bridge the gaps between their house and their home.
Dreamland was an exhibition open to all Mississauga residents to fulfill their need for discovery. From February 6 to February…
Goodness Gracious: a theatrical performance that showcases what it means to be good
Learning what it means to be good through a great performance.
Welcomed by the sounds of laughter, acoustic piano riffs, and the beginning scenes of an introductory improv session, I took…
Perfectionism is paralyzing you. Here’s what you can do about it
The only way to achieve your goals is through imperfection.
I’ve been a perfectionist my entire life. Whether it’s taking five hours to complete a 200-word essay or rewriting an…
Nothing stands sacred in a cultural genocide
Gaza is having its people and its culture eradicated.
My name is Aya Yafaoui. In Arabic, my last name translates to “Aya of Yafa.” You might not know where…
The unforeseen consequences of UTM’s road salt reduction
How slippery surfaces have changed our campus community, forever.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) prides itself on its efforts to foster environmental sustainability on campus. Each year, the…
My eight-legged-plus roommates
How to get used to spiders and centipedes in your room.
Before we get started, I know! Yes, they can bite and they’re freaky as hell, but bear with me. I…
Enduring life, one meditation at a time
The benefits of being intentionally focused and slow in our racing world.
You lie awake at night, wrestling with the blanket, re-propping your head on the hot and sticky pillow. The thoughts…
U of T professor supports petitions to fire Columbia University professor
Amidst pro-Palestinian protests and debates on free speech, U of T Professor Ruth Marshall accuses Columbia Professor Shai Davidai of bullying pro-Palestinian students.
On January 17, a University of Toronto (U of T) professor waded into the debate of the status of pro-Palestinian…
Former U of T tenured professor threatens CPO after losing court battle mandating social media training
Dr. Jordan Peterson slammed for degrading social media posts, including ones insulting a plus-size model on a 2022 magazine cover.
On January 17, Dr. Jordan Peterson, a former tenured U of T Professor, posted a tweet threatening the College of…
U of T receives nearly four million for ongoing sustainable building project
The Academic Wood Tower, Canada’s soon-to-be tallest academic timber building, is starting to take shape after more than two years of construction.
On January 18, the University of Toronto (U of T) received a C$3.9 million grant for the ongoing construction of…
Recent tweet by Elmo represents a major mental health crisis not just for Americans but worldwide
What seemed to be an innocent wellness check by everyone’s favourite muppet turned into a mass online trauma dumping session.
On January 29, Sesame Street’s beloved muppet character, Elmo, checked in with his fans on X, formerly Twitter, not realizing…
Mississauga encampment residents say the government has failed them after surviving January’s coldest night
Overflowing shelters, anti-homeless architecture, and violence are among the many challenges encampment residents face.
In light of last month’s dangerously cold temperatures, Ontario encampment residents—including ones in Mississauga—are calling on the government for urgent…
Working with AI, rather than being ruled by AI
How to use AI as a tool and not as a replacement.
Twenty years ago, the idea of robots that can think and learn on their own was purely science fiction. It…