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SpinUp—the new wet lab incubator to foster scientific entrepreneurship
Between September 14 and October 31, 2023, aspiring science entrepreneurs can apply to SpinUp—an incubator that provides affordable wet lab research space and supportive programming.

Larry Lau September 18, 2023November 21, 2023

On September 14, 2023, SpinUp, the University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) pioneer wet lab start-up incubator opened applications to science…

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The Peel Region to be dissolved into independent municipalities
After the passing of the Hazel McCallion Act, Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon are on the way to becoming independent municipalities, leaving political, financial, and societal disputes in their wake.

Angelina Jaya Siew September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

The late Hazel McCallion, former Mayor of Mississauga from 1978 to 2014, actively campaigned for Mississauga to become independent of…

Lecture Me!

Lecture Me! On a new structure for science pedagogy
Professor Sheliza Ibrahim’s research on critical pedagogy and place-based education explores new frameworks of learning.

Aidan Thompson September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Dr. Sheliza Ibrahim’s journey in education began at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), where she earned an Honours Bachelor’s…

Grad Diaries

Genesis of a passion: A confluence of disciplines

Mannal Qureshi September 18, 2023February 21, 2025

Every scholar’s journey begins somewhere. For graduate student Geordi Frere, his starting point was an ardent love for the mathematical…

Arts

Taylor Swift and the ghosts of concert movies past
Swift joins the company of Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, and David Bowie with a film on her recent record-breaking The Eras Tour.

Meighan Atkinson September 18, 2023February 21, 2025

Taylor Swift is coming to a city near you. Of course, if you’ve been online at all in the last…

Arts

What kept Nelly Furtado away from the limelight?
Seventeen years after the release of her chart-topping album Loose, pop fans and critics alike are welcoming back Furtado as she returns to the mainstream music world.

Paige France September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Having sold over 40 million records, Nelly Furtado is one of the most successful Canadian recording artists of all time….

Between the Lines

White noise is doomscrolling

Elizabeth Prydatka September 18, 2023February 21, 2025

In the later half of 2022, I watched Noah Baumbach’s most recent directorial film on Netflix, White Noise, an adaptation…

Poetry Corner

, Aurora Picciottoli and September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

RainstormHannah Grace Wang Awakened by the storm,you’re never the same afterwards.When it rains, streams become rivers.Rivers flush away the debris,…

Sports

Beyond the Game: Navigating Alcohol and Betting Ads for a Global Fan Base
Analyzing the Alienating Impact of Betting and Alcohol Ads

Omar Khan September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

As any avid sports fan can tell, betting and alcohol advertisements are perhaps the most common advertisements run during televised…

Locked on Leafs

Locked On Leafs: Resurgence and Redemption

Omar Khan September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

During each of the 2017 to 2022 playoffs, the Leafs pushed their opposing team to the limit and forced a…

Opinion | Satire

How not to be an asshole
You don’t have to overcomplicate your wine drinking experience.

Aidan Thompson September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

We all know an asshole. They jam their nose into their wine glass, make a sound like they’re gargling on…

Editorial

Editorial: September doesn’t have to suck

River Knott September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

September, September, September: the end of summer and the beginning of classes. Not exactly a sparkling reputation. It’s easy to…

The Knotty Corner

The Knotty Corner: I have a crush on my best friend’s sister… help!

River Knott September 18, 2023September 18, 2023

Dear River, I’ve got a bit of a problem. I really like this girl. We’ve been close friends for a…

Opinion

Recovering from remote learning
It’s time we talk about Covid-19’s lasting impact on our education.

Yasmine Benabderrahmane September 18, 2023February 21, 2025

Students are back! But so is Covid-19. Technically, neither truly left—and to be entirely frank, the virus never really left…

Features

From student to growing researcher: Giang Bui’s three year journey
Graduating student Giang Bui shares her path to discovering her passion for research.

Madhav Ajayamohan September 17, 2023February 21, 2025

Imagine completing your undergraduate degree in three years. To pull it off, you would have to take six courses per…

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