Reconciling religion with secularism
There is beauty in listening to all viewpoints.
When I was young, my paternal grandfather passed away from colon cancer. I did not know him well, but he…
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Changing Leaves: Slow and steady wins the race
It’s really easy to compare ourselves to others—how they dress, their intelligence, their jobs, their social lives—and find ourselves feeling…
Tia’s declassified goal-setting survival guide
Setting goals can be hard and sticking to them can be even harder. Follow this guide to make reaching your goals easier than ever!
Goals are important in every aspect of life. They help us to be more productive and work towards our bigger…
Editorial: Is this the right program to study?
When it comes to deciding what you’re spending a long period of your life doing, trust your intuition, and believe yourself.
The winter semester’s reading week is over, and just a week later, applications for program of study (PoST) will open….
“‘No wrong door’ for the curious”: embracing a week of entrepreneurial fervour at U of T
The U of T Entrepreneurship Week will be held from March 6 to 9, 2023, with over 15 events across U of T’s three campuses, and everyone from first-year undergraduates to external stakeholders are welcome to attend.
Jon French, director of University of Toronto Entrepreneurship (UTE), believes U of T’s annual Entrepreneurship Week has something to offer…
U of T’s Inlight Initiative hosts webinar on equitable student mental health research
Inclusivity and equity in research require more than simply including people; they require the reconceptualization of existing views based on perspectives that were not previously considered.
On February 28, 2023, U of T’s Inlight, a student mental health research initiative, will host the fifth session of…
Toronto Mayor John Tory resigns after admitting to an affair—what happens now?
On February 17, 2023, John Tory officially stepped down from his mayoral position—a week after disclosing details about his extramarital affair with a 31-year-old former subordinate.
On February 10, 2023, shortly after commencing a third term as mayor of Toronto, John Tory admitted to an affair…
UTM’s INSPIRE Scholars program gives hands-on training in biophysical methods
The two-week summer program aims to prepare upper year science students for graduate school or their entry into the world of biotech startups.
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) 2023 Interdisciplinary Summer Program in Research and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE) Scholars program is an intensive…
February News Briefs
Canada automatically qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup According to a CBC article, on February 14, 2023, FIFA issued a…
Raptors Wrap-Up: Trade deadline disappointment
Since their championship run in 2019, the Raptors have been doomed with seasons of mediocracy. In 2020, they were seemingly…
Fathema Shaikh has that leadership spirit
“I started my athletic career with swimming and track when I was seven years old,” says Fathema Shaikh, a fourth-year…
Chocolate boosts sex drive? Unwrapping the science behind lust and attraction
Once used to treat fertility issues, aphrodisiacs are now popular gifts that set the Valentine’s Day mood.
Aphrodisiacs do not come in the form of love potions, as commonly depicted in media. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary,…
How When Harry Met Sally… remains a timeless rom-com
While the film’s plot may seem ordinary, Reiner’s 1989 classic remains relevant for its depiction of heterosexual relationships.
When thinking about romantic comedies, we must discuss the beloved When Harry Met Sally… (1989). The movie’s plot is the…
From clichés to practical love scenes—the evolution of Bollywood romance
How Bollywood films are evolving with contemporary stories, unique music, and a refreshed audience.
Imagine this: in the heart of the snowy mountains, a beautiful woman, clad in a red satin saree and a…
Will human-made art be replaced with AI-generated art?
Current artists facing technological threats can look to art history for clues to understand the way forward.
Discourse on art generated by artificial intelligence (AI) versus human-made art has been making its rounds on social media platforms…