Back-to-Business: Improving women representation in the workplace
Gender egalitarianism has been a large part of workplace discussion in the 21st century. While statistics about representation in the…
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Uncertainty surrounds pay and funding for the Canadian women’s national soccer team
The Canadian women’s national soccer team continues to symbolically protest for fair pay and funding amidst ongoing negotiations with the Canadian Soccer Association.
On February 10, 2023, the Canadian Soccer Players’ Association (CSPA)—which represents the Canadian women’s national soccer team—released a statement highlighting…
From PhD candidate to entrepreneur: How Dr. Diana Kraskouskaya is revolutionizing drug discovery
Dr. Diana Kraskouskaya shares how without prior business training, she and other industry leaders are making strides in the drug discovery industry and paving the way for other women in STEM.
March 8 marks International Women’s Day—a day on which women around the world should be celebrated for their accomplishments and…
Reflecting on women’s accomplishments on International Women’s Day
By building connected communities and inclusive environments, Disha Prabhu from Boss Women UTM believes that we are making steady progress towards embracing feminism.
For 113 years and counting, March 8 has been known as International Women’s Day—a day to celebrate women and their…
Moving past 2022’s setbacks to gender equality and women rights protection
UN Women executive director, Sima Bahous, reviews the organization’s global efforts to safeguard women rights and highlights the additional toll of crises on women.
On February 13, 2023, in an opening statement to the UN Women Executive Board, Executive Director Sima Bahous put forth…
Breaking the glass ceiling: Professor Emerita Poë discusses the state of women in STEM
While female representation in STEM fields has improved over the years, work needs to be done to increase the number of women pursuing graduate studies and the ratio of female-to-male faculty members.
“The declaration of an International Day of Women & Girls in Science by the United Nations without the action or…
Toronto Blue Jays: Previewing the 2023 Major League Baseball season
Will off-season moves help Canada’s team take the next step in 2023?
Four short months ago, I stood in front of a TV screen at Pearson Airport alongside a hundred of my…
Yin yoga: this slow-paced ancient practice offers a sense of relaxation and calm.
As both a certified yoga and meditation instructor, I teach the new weekly yin yoga classes at the RAWC on Sunday afternoons.
Swami Satchidananda, the founder of Integral Yoga, once said: “Calming the mind is yoga, not just standing on the head.”…
UTM men’s Tri-Campus hockey team plays for campus reputation
After a glorious win this season, the Eagles are ready to prove their place in the playoffs.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) men’s Tri-Campus hockey team is in the midst of a successful but trying season….
Serial killers—pop culture’s newest entertainers
How the true crime media market thrives on hyper-consumption.
Trigger Warning: This article mentions sexual assault and extreme violence. On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, the Beverly Hilton Hotel in…
Creating new content at UTM’s Theatre Erindale
Zoë Bonk, a Theatre and Drama Studies third-year, speaks about the ins and outs of devised theatre.
As I sat in the dark studio of Theatre Erindale, a glowing hand emerged from the curtains and proceeded to…
The M’s Playlist: Julia’s February of Feelings
I listen to music every day. It’s sort of my therapy. Songs by my favourite artists take me on journeys…
Redefining the audience of animated movies
Looking at how new animated releases compare with beloved childhood classics.
Since childhood, we hold animated movies close to our hearts. These classic films feature breathtaking visuals and include beautiful storylines…
Let your freak flag fly—an outlook on art therapy
People have been expressing themselves through art for centuries, and you can too.
When most people hear the term “art therapy,” they might envision a painting circle from a movie, set in the…
Making money in museums: A future of greed
Despite museums’ efforts to break barriers, the return of two-tiered pricing may bring the industry back to its elitist past.
The year is 2023. Imagine that Vincent van Gogh or Leonardo da Vinci rose from the dead and walked into…