Self-exploration in the long-awaited Piranesi
As an avid lover of all things fantasy, I absolutely had to read Piranesi, English author Susanna Clarke’s award-winning book….
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Biiskaabe Zaa’emaanag (Return of the Salmon): A reflection on the sanctity of land and tradition
The collaborative art installation honoured community arts, Indigenous cultures, and the resurgence of salmon in Toronto's waters.
The Red Pepper Spectacle Arts’ latest project at Spadina Museum, entitled Biiskaabe Zaa’emaanag (Return of the Salmon), not only presents…
Reds Sees Reds
Rumors of an anti-Liverpool agenda by the Premier League Football Association.
On September 30, 2023, Liverpool F.C. played against Tottenham Hotspur F.C.. For the third time this Premier League season, a…
New Potentials
The Toronto Raptors are back in NBA action this week after a scorching start to their preseason. The Raptors won…
Concert prices are skyrocketing
When live music costs the average person a small mortgage, what would you do to see your favourite artist?
Concert tickets for A-list musicians like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Beyoncé, and Bruce Springsteen have steadily risen over the past…
Stigma towards mental health remains an obstacle to healing
Stigma surrounding mental health and substance use issues in Canada continues to present barriers towards seeking assistance and recovery.
According to a 2023 survey by the Mental Health Commission of Canada—a not-for-profit organization established by the Canadian Government to…
Promoting consent culture at U of T
Poor mental health can be associated with a higher risk of facing sexual assault.
According to a Statistics Canada report released in 2022 based on 2018 data, 15 per cent of people suffering from…
Indigenous film and the importance of stories
Dr. Ken Derry dives into how Indigenous Peoples have sought to fight oppression and overcome trauma by telling their stories.
Dr. Ken Derry from the department of historical studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga completed his BA, MA, and…
Classics, Successes, and the Italian Canon
With university film courses on various types of cinema, how do people decide what gets studied and why?
The canon is a reservoir of films that are studied to this day while millions of others have sunk into…
Midterm season: A foe or friend to our mental health?
Little ways to have fun and prevent burnout during midterm season.
Fueled by tons of caffeine and equal amounts of cortisol, I tell myself: “Take it one day at a time.”…
Editorial: You are not alone
Last year, we published an editorial for our Mental Health Awareness issue that discussed the importance of mental health care…
There’s no such thing as “normal” mental health
If so many of us suffer from mental illness why do we still feel inadequate for struggling?
“Stigma” is a word we often use to explain why people who struggle with anxiety or depression don’t seek treatment….
The Allure and Impact of Parasocial Relationships with Celebrities
Are you too attached to your favourite celebrities? Does this impact or dismiss your mental health?
Idolization of celebrities has been spiraling out of control. We are building one-sided relationships with celebrities that don’t know we…
Alive and Kicking
Gratitude is a Perspective
Gratitude is perhaps the most pervasive treatment plan that the well-intentioned prescribe to the sad, scared, or emotionally secluded. “Just…
Professor Craig Fraser: Unmasking the legal dimensions of mental illness
UTM’s forensic science Professor Craig Fraser discusses the intricacies of mental illness in the criminal justice system.
The laws around mental illness in the justice system have always been interesting to me—especially as a forensic science minor…