February’s fragments with Duaa
Returning to childhood comforts in the cold and chaos.
Stories have always played a huge role in my life. It is a bit cliché, but as a kid, I…
Arts
True crime: the good, the bad, and the ugly
There is nothing wrong with a few good murder mysteries, but where does fascination turn to obsession?
CW: Murder, sexual assault We all love a good grisly story. Murder mysteries and ghost stories alike dominate the box…
The celebrity behind the book
Questioning the mix of authors in a world of fame.
The world of celebrities seems to be far removed from the literary world. Celebrities are seen and heard; their primary…
The flawed spaces in Star Wars
Star Wars IV: A New Hope hits its target of success but misses opportunities for character and plot depth.
Spoiler warning: this article discusses the plot and scenes from the original Star Wars trilogy. Before we begin, there are…
Poetry Corner
Rap SheetAyomide Bayowa, Poet laureate of Mississauga, Ontario (2021 to 2024) (i.) My mama’s obsessed with uniforms. She wished I…
Hip hop and the relationship of self
Discussing the power to form identity and transform circumstances with rappers Raz Fresco and Radamiz.
Existing far beyond the confines of a musical genre and what was initially a dynamic between a DJ and emcee,…
A celebration of Black Voices in media
Featuring Black creators, find your next favourite in this collection that aims to educate and entertain.
Music—CelesteSerena Uribe Celeste is an American-British singer of English and Jamaican descent. In 2017, the soulful, jazzy blues and R&B…
Remaining resilient in The Son of the House
Spoiler warning: this review contains plotlines from The Son of the House. This book is not about men, despite what…
Jasaña Alleyne’s Portrait of Inclusivity
In an interview with The Medium, this visual artist and UTM alumna highlights a lack of diversity, showing art as an incomplete canvas.
“What drives my work the most is representation,” said Alleyne, a Trinidadian artist and UTM alumna whose work is inspired…
Speedrunning’s popularity shows no signs of slowing down
Exploring the evolution of a community capable of raising $3.4 million for charity in one tournament.
What started on a 1980 Atari 2600 video game called Dragster now captivates millions of people worldwide—speedrunning. The goal is…
The Dilemma of Reality TV
Questioning the guilty pleasure of watching other people’s lives.
Up until I was about eighteen years old, the only reality television I consumed was the competitive type—you know the…
Escape with Euphoria
The highly anticipated release of season two opens the door to more viewers and more criticism.
Spoiler warning: Mentions plot of seasons one and two of Euphoria. Since Euphoria first aired, the show saw growth while…
A cycle of copied content
A thumbs-down to reposts and thumbs-up to authenticity.
If the last few years have taught me anything, it is that I should be wary of people, places, the…
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…
Poetry Corner
Amour?Paige France I gave you my love and you let it go to waste,And as I collect myself from our…