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The cost of always saying yes
People-pleasers can suffer negative physical and mental health consequences when they feel they have failed to satisfy someone else.
Are you someone who has a difficult time saying no? Do you agree to things when you don’t want to?…
Meeting Dino, UTM’s licensed therapy dog
Whether you’re stopping by for career advice, looking to unwind, or both, Dino is ready to greet you with his welcoming energy at the UTM Career Centre.
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Career Centre is manned by an exceptional team of hardworking humans and one adorable…
Eagles go winless in fourth matchweek
For the first time this season, neither team was able to secure a win at home.
Both the Men’s and Women’s soccer teams dropped points against UTSG Blue this weekend in what is to be the…
Throwback: The history of professional sports at Varsity Stadium
In commemoration of Messi’s Inter Miami visiting UofT, we look at the other professional athletes that have spent time on campus.
Last Saturday, I visited BMO Field for their penultimate regular-season MLS game against our Toronto Reds, where a late strike…
Varsity basketball comes to UTM
Despite the loss, there’s plenty for sports fans to celebrate, says RAWC director.
On October 2, UTM’s Department of Recreation Athletics and Wellness (DRAW) hosted an exhibition game between the women’s varsity teams…
A deeper look at celebrity political endorsements
With the American presidential election just around the corner, how much of an influence do celebrity endorsements have on a candidate’s success?
Celebrity political endorsements are not a new phenomenon. In 1920, Al Jolson endorsed Warren Harding, and Frank Sinatra openly supported…
“At last…Another’s heartbeat”: A reflection on Marcellus Williams’ final poem
A tribute to the power of words, this article contemplates the intersection of love and loss within the context of Williams’ tragic story.
On September 24, 2o24, Marcellus Williams, a devout Muslim Black man, was executed by lethal injection in Missouri. In 2001,…
No catharsis with capitalist corruption: Theatre Erindale’s playful and risqué take on “The Threepenny Opera”
Theatre Erindale’s production of the bleak and satirical Brechtian masterpiece “The Threepenny Opera” is a grungy, cynical, and exuberant interpretation of this anti-capitalist classic—a must-see for theatre-goers everywhere.
On Thursday night of October 3, 2024, the performers of Theatre Erindale put on their opening showcase of Bertolt Brecht…
Word On The Street is… you should really go!
A review of the 2024 Word On The Street Toronto festival and the diversity it inspires.
Out of all the experiences I’ve written about for The Medium, I have to say that Word On The Street…
I’m a woman in sport, but numbers tell me otherwise
Progress has been made towards inclusivity, but there’s still a long way to go.
The 2024 Paris Olympics marked a historic milestone for intersectionality in sports, featuring nearly 200 openly LGBTQ+ athletes across numerous…
Eagles grab massive win on the road and remain top of standings
Men’s remain undefeated after three games, both teams look for important wins next week.
Under the floodlights of Varsity Stadium, in the heart of Downtown Toronto, our Eagles took the field for their first…
Israel invades Lebanon while launching attacks against the country
At least 37 people, including children, have been killed after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded in Lebanon.
This month, Israel deployed ground troops for an invasion of southern Lebanon and has launched hundreds of airstrikes across the…
Recapping the Russo-Ukraine war since May 2024
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes we are closer to the end of the Russo-Ukraine war than we think.
Monday, October 7, represents day 955 of the Russo-Ukraine war since it began in February 2022. Since then, millions of…
Afghanistan’s Taliban passes new law to regulate numerous different acts in the country
New legislation outlines several restrictions for the people of Afghanistan, including the concealment of women’s bodies, faces, and voices.
On August 21, the Taliban issued its new legislation in Afghanistan outlining various acts that are deemed either forbidden or…