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Behind the scenes of Theatre and Drama Studies
What are those theatre kids doing? Elif Coşkun and Nell Senkevich share an inside look at the program.
For many students, Theatre Erindale is a space to showcase years of acting training. As casts and crews get ready…
Decriminalizing and regulating drugs may reduce overdose rates
The current drug toxicity crisis is a public health concern that needs to be addressed.
The war on drugs has been a failure, according to Dr. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, a sociology assistant professor at the University…
Paleoanthropologist and Wildlife Conservationist Richard Leakey Dies at Age 77
The Leakey Family was responsible for some of the biggest contributions in the study of human origins.
On January 2, famous Kenyan anthropologist, government official, and paleontologist Richard Leakey died at the age of 77. Leakey was…
A home away from home: The international student residence experience
Residence is a bubble that protects international students from the real-world consequences of living off-campus.
When I first landed in Canada as an international student, I was overwhelmed with fear and excitement. I was beginning…
UTM 2022: Fun for some, just not for you
This year is all about the boundless ways that U of T sets you up to be bound by your OSAP debt.
Nothing is quite like a new year. New opportunities to skip class, new friends to make and then stop talking…
We need to talk about the powerful people ignoring pandemic guidelines
Spoiler alert: they include the people making the guidelines in the first place.
In this chapter of the pandemic, we’re all seasoned veterans of the ever-stringent rules to limit the spread of Covid-19….
Laurentian University’s insolvency cut my program, and I’m not the only one
The biggest struggle has been the journey of transferring to UTM and figuring out whether I’ll graduate on time.
Despite it being one of Canada’s top universities, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) was not one of my top…
Social media: A reflection of who you are, or who you want to be?
The popularity of photo dumps opens the door to discussion about how social media can increase gratitude and optimism.
As with all new technology, discourse around social media, both academic and casual, is never-ending. There are always new takes…
Editorial: Gyms are essential. It’s time they open up their doors
The constant closing and reopening of gyms is harmful to our physical and mental health.
Picture this: It’s wintertime and you just started a new semester. Days are shorter now, which means that as soon…
School of Cities release report on upcoming projects and initiatives
An annual report released in December 2021 provides a brief outlook on the new 2022 year with 13 new projects.
Formed in late 2018, the School of Cities (S of C) was formed to provide U of T with numerous…
U of T overlooks accessibility concerns for students with medical conditions
Students use popular social media platforms like Reddit and Instagram to voice their concerns regarding in-person instruction.
In response to U of T’s decision to maintain in-person learning for a few courses during the new semester, several…
UTMSU invites students to virtual Commission Meeting to discuss upcoming campaigns and events
Mental Health Awareness Week, Undergraduate Research Symposium, and Sustainability Week are just a few of many campaigns that will be offered to students in the 2022 Winter term.
On January 17, the University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union (UTMSU) hosted their annual Commission Meeting via Zoom at 4…
Recent report outlines steps to achieve diversity and equity in Ontario schools
The Peel District School Board observes data that indicates Black students are more likely to be suspended than their peers.
In their most recent board meeting, the Peel District School Board (PDSB) reported that Black students in elementary and secondary…
Annual Town Hall Meeting reveals no more physical distancing measures starting February
The University of Toronto Mississauga to fully reinstate in-person learning for students and faculty later this Winter term.
On January 19, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) hosted their annual Town Hall Meeting, where students were invited to…