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Sexually and gender diverse youths face higher rates of bullying in Canada
Studies released by Statistics Canada reveal the prevalence of bullying and stigma among 2SLGBTQI+ youths, as experts advocate for increased awareness and support.

Kirsty MacLellan November 28, 2022May 23, 2023

On October 18, 2022, Statistics Canada released a study bringing attention to the vast amount of bullying that sexually and…

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Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan: A step towards equality
After two years of consultations and deliberation, the Canadian government releases its plan to improve inclusivity, recognize diversity, and quell 2SLGBTQI+ discrimination across Canada.

Hema Ramnarine November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

On August 28, 2022, the federal government released Canada’s first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan. The plan aimed at improving rights…

UTMSU

The UTMSU introduces its plans for a winter lobby week
In their annual general meeting, the UTMSU reviewed the previous year’s initiatives and introduced its lobby week event for UTM students to chime in on what needs to be improved upon.

Larry Lau November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

On November 24, 2022, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Deerfield…

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Transgender people face discriminatory treatment
In both the US and Canada, transgender inmates have had their rights violated, as prison systems place them in gender-divided cells that do not match their gender identities.

Zitong Chen November 28, 2022January 27, 2023

Nikita Dragun, a transgender woman and an influencer, “was arrested and held in a men’s unit of a Miami jail”…

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Queer communities speak out against police chief-elect’s record of violence
Future Toronto Chief of Police’s record of violating queer women and gender-non-conforming individuals rights breaches the 2SLGBTQI+ community’s trust.

Emily Rogers November 28, 2022May 23, 2023

On December 19, 2022, Myron Demkiw will be taking over the Chief of Police position at Toronto Police Services (TPS)….

Sports

The stress ball is one way to reduce stress—or so we are told
With exam season coming up, would students and school staff who are stressed about grades and heavy workloads benefit from squeezing stress balls?

Irene Park November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Norman Farb, a professor in the Psychology department at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), describes a stress ball as…

Sports

The accumulative impact of concussions on athlete health is unnoticeable—until it’s not
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disease that plagues the world of contact sports.

Melody Yang November 21, 2022May 23, 2023

Concussions are common in contact sports like boxing, hockey, and football. Repeated concussions, however, can cause serious damage to the…

Athlete Profile

Emily Sevcik’s athletic journey brings a message of overcoming adversity

Alisa Samuel November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Emily Sevcik is currently pursuing a double major in Criminology and Sociology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) as…

Arts

Dancing through adulthood in Cha Cha Real Smooth
Cooper Raiff’s recent comedy-drama serves as a depiction of the rollercoaster that is adult life.

Daanish Alvi November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022), directed and written by the film’s star Cooper Raiff, had its world premiere at the…

Arts

Drawing with passion: An interview with comic artist Jon Kenzo Okeya
Here’s what one artist has to say about creating comics and struggling to perfect artistic skills.

Hannah Grace Wang November 21, 2022January 25, 2023

I first came across Jon Kenzo Okeya’s Instagram (@kenzo_illustrations) when his wife Audrey (@audreyokeya) reposted a story that tagged Jon….

Arts

Julia Savaglio—U of T’s very own pop artist
In an interview with The Medium, Julia discusses her new six-song EP, her inspirations, and her goals for the future.

Kuicmar Phot November 21, 2022April 26, 2023

Julia Savaglio is a first-year University of Toronto student studying management. Despite being academically inclined, music has always been an…

Arts

How Bollywood and Hollywood use mythological universes and loving superheroes
Exploring the parallels and contrasts between Bollywood’s Brahmastra series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Malavika Puri November 21, 2022November 27, 2022

Spoiler warning: This article mentions scenes from Brahmastra Part One: Shiva. Bollywood director Ayan Mukherji has come out with an…

The M's Playlist

The M’s Playlist: A Nameless November with Larry

Larry Lau November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Music is an important part of my life—always has been, and always will be. While writing is an amazing medium…

Features

How the UTMSU is addressing the limited mental health services on campus
UTMSU President Maëlis Barre on how the Peer Support Program effectively provides peer-to-peer mental health support for students, bridging the gap in services on campus.

Dalainey Gervais November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Being a student is hard. For that reason, there is no better person to help guide you through university life…

Features

Here to make change: Toufah Jallow inspires social sustainability through sexual violence advocacy
The feminist and human rights activist lived as a protected person in Canada after saying “no” to The Gambia’s most powerful man.

Alisa Samuel November 21, 2022November 28, 2022

The Gambia is the smallest country in West Africa. In 1965, it gained independence from British rule and found a…

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