Preseason Predictions
After a disappointing loss to the Chicago Bulls in the 2023 NBA Play-In tournament, the Toronto Raptors left their fanbase…
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Everything students should know about the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair
UTM’s Graduate and Professional Schools Fair is here to help students understand graduate schools’ expectations and build successful applications for their future educational pathways.
As the winter months approach, many students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) are thinking about building and refining…
Artist Clara Lynas to lead a sign-making workshop ahead of anti-violence rally
Take Back the Night event partners speak to The Medium about how they aim to use contemporary art as a social justice tool.
Create art and support a cause between classes this September 14 by joining OCAD University graduate and printmaker Clara Lynas…
The spider of light defeats totalitarian darkness in Edwidge Danticat’s The Dew Breaker
UTM student and author of The Dawn of Eternal Winter recasts the ENG273 essay that won her the 2023 Dean’s Excellence Award in the category of writing.
What connects prose to poetry, Vodou religion to the Russian melancholy, and the dictatorial regime of Former President of Haiti…
Work-study programs: Getting involved in UTM’s new initiatives like its game studies minor
Omar Khan shares his experience participating in a work-study program focused on designing and implementing UTM’s newly launched games studies minor.
Student life is a balancing act. Between course loads, extracurricular activities, internships, volunteer programs, research projects, and work, university can…
Are we addicted to using plastic?
New pollution prevention planning notice in preparation for the Canadian government’s plans to cut down on single-use plastic food packaging.
To help minimize the amount of plastic waste produced by large grocery retailers, the Canadian government has proposed to publish…
The Student Services Hub opens in late 2023, but what is it?
Acting as a new access point for students with questions or concerns, the Student Services Hub will unify UTM’s student resources under a single roof, providing ease of access to support systems for student success.
Starting in late 2023, Student Affairs and Services (SAS) will be opening the brand-new Student Services Hub on the first…
Succeeding in your first year: Strategies for triumph!
From effective note-taking to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, discover the keys to success in academia and beyond.
First-year courses can seem very daunting. The endless lectures, assignments, and exams are no easy task. But fear not, for…
Canada takes steps to combat modern slavery by requiring company transparency
While many perceive slavery as a historical issue, it still exists in many parts of the world—in the forms of…
A seasonal odyssey: Embracing summer, cuisine, and travel
Students share what they’ve been up to this summer.
Waves of joy: A memorable summer escapade to the Toronto IslandsSukaina Rizvi As the sun-kissed days of summer unfolded, a…
Making the most out of the academic year: Insights from a graduating trailblazer
Navigate the twists and turns of your academic journey with insights from graduating student Marah Mufleh.
Whether you are gearing up for your first-ever university experience or getting ready to toss that graduation cap, we all…
UTM alumna Bernice Santos is a Whistler Independent Book Awards 2023 finalist
Santos blurs the lines between reality and illusion in Ghosts of a Cure. She talks about what inspired her to write the book.
When Bernice Santos found out that she had been selected as a Whistler Independent Book Awards (WIBA) finalist in the…
Tainy encrypts the world with his debut album DATA
June 29, 2023 marked the release of the highly anticipated debut album from Puerto Rican musical genius Marcos Efraín Masís Fernández—widely known as Tainy.
According to Rolling Stone, Tainy started professionally producing music when he was a teenager. He was only 15 years old…
10 back-to-school movies to help you settle into September
Here are some movies to watch in prep for another year in higher education!
Pitch Perfect is the epitome of 2010s comedy. Launching the catchy song “Cups (When I’m Gone),” this film made acapella…
Poetry Corner
The seashore kelp that waits for the wavesMaryam Uddin My ambiguous yearning for you gradually gathersLike silky seaweed at the…