Everything We Know is Love
Poetry Corner.
Through art, through dance In text messages and songs Formed and engaged Together with love In parents’ basements where we…
Arts
With Caffeine and Caring Thoughts
Interviewing some of the minds behind the English and Drama Student Society and its literary journal, Folia
With another academic year wrapping up, The Medium spoke to some students working in the English and Drama Student Society…
UTM hosts Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters
Recapping one of the UTM Theatre and Drama studies highlights, She Kills Monsters, a 2011 play centered around the popular game Dungeons and Dragons.
She Kills Monsters is a 2.5 hr long play that was written by Qui Nguyen and debuted in 2011. It…
Digital Culture Meets Collage in Visual Studies Workshop
DVS instructor Marianne Botros invites students to explore memes, emojis, and online imagery through art
The Department of Visual Studies recently hosted a Digital Culture Collage-Making Workshop led by instructor Marianne Botros. The event invited…
IEC and EDIO Present “The Culture of Sound,” Featuring Kevin Ekofo
Grammy-winning producer “Kofo” bridges music and culture in his return to UTM
To close out Black History Month on Friday, February 27, musician, producer, and University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) alumnus Kevin…
Does UTM have space for music?
The importance of having more practice rooms available on campus.
Most students would agree that moving into residence comes with a number of unique challenges: there’s new roles, new people,…
Discourse surrounding the new Wuthering Heights (2026) movie
Based on the novel by Emily Bronte, the 2026 film adaptation of Wuthering Heights has upset fans online for not being faithful to the original source material.
On Feb 13th, 2026, the day before Valentine’s Day, Wuthering Heights (2026) was released in theatres. The film is an…
History Has a Memory Problem
How the Matilda Effect shapes what history remembers, who they remember and who is left out while their contributions are associated to another.
I learned about scientists the way most students do: through repetition. Albert Einstein. Isaac Newton, and Charles Darwin. Their names…
Recognizing the importance of feminism in literature ahead of International Women’s Day.
Prof Sarah Star’s insight on why learning about feminism through literature is essential for student enlightenment.
With International Women’s Day coming up on March 8th, it’s important to look back on the contributions that women have…
Deformed, beautiful
The rock was course, grainy. She ran her thumb over the surface, palpating it. She appreciated its weight in her…
Margaret Atwood Retellings to Read
A look at some lesser-known works by the Canadian author Margaret Atwood known for her interesting retellings of classic tales.
Margaret Atwood is one of Canada’s most prominent authors. Her book The Handmaid’s Tale is famous across the world, telling…
Youtuber Markiplier’s Indie Film Iron Lung Makes Waves in Hollywood
One of Youtube’s most famous creators, Markiplier, recently released his first movie, Iron Lung, which soared to the #1 spot on the box office list.
Markiplier, otherwise known as Mark Fischbach, is one of Youtube’s longest standing creators. With over 38.3M subscribers and almost 6000…
All Hands on Deck At The Blackwood Gallery
UTM’s art gallery has a wealth of art and knowledge through a publication that showcases how senses besides sight and hearing can be utilized to experience the artistic process
UTM’s Blackwood Gallery continues to serve the community through its engagement with the arts. It now has a new publication…
Art as a Form of Protest
A look at how art is used in protests in Iran and other places of conflict
How do you fight oppression when the oppressor has guns and chemical weapons? The answer is by no means a…
Culture and History of Two Romantic Dances: the Waltz and the Flamenco
A brief history of two romantic dances to practice this upcoming Valentine's Day.
1, 2, 3, 4, and turn! 2, 3, 4. Want to keep your loved ones on their toes this Valentine’s…