Editorial: September doesn’t have to suck
September, September, September: the end of summer and the beginning of classes. Not exactly a sparkling reputation. It’s easy to…
Opinion
The Knotty Corner: I have a crush on my best friend’s sister… help!
Dear River, I’ve got a bit of a problem. I really like this girl. We’ve been close friends for a…
Recovering from remote learning
It’s time we talk about Covid-19’s lasting impact on our education.
Students are back! But so is Covid-19. Technically, neither truly left—and to be entirely frank, the virus never really left…
Logos are totally overrated
But marketing and brand design are not, there’s a difference.
I’ve long held the belief that logos are overrated. Taken out of context, a lot of logos are just average…
Boost your mental health this school year!
A list of four on-campus activities that will boost your mental health.
As syllabus week ends and the pace of the semester picks up, the school year ahead can feel overwhelming at…
Editorial: Let passion lead the way
In today’s world, we’re often told that following our dreams should be our number one goal—so long as our dreams adhere to what’s societally acceptable.
When we’re little, we’re given a list of professions that are considered to be worthy of pursuing. We’re told to…
Succeeding in your first year: Strategies for triumph!
From effective note-taking to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, discover the keys to success in academia and beyond.
First-year courses can seem very daunting. The endless lectures, assignments, and exams are no easy task. But fear not, for…
Editorial: Welcome to Volume 50
Over this past summer, as each of us imagined the many ways we could reinvent The Medium with our own…
Alive and Kicking: A column on mental health that’s funny, heartfelt, and maybe even helpful
Nobody wants advice on depression from someone who’s never been depressed. Nobody wants to be talked through a panic attack…
Ask Max: An introdogtion
Hi! Hello! Hey! Oh man, oh gosh, I am so excited to meet you! My name is Max, and this…
The Knotty Corner: Love, lust, and everything in between
Calling all scoundrels and scallywags, delinquents and degenerates—welcome to The Knotty Corner! My name is River Knott (see what I…
Dear freshmen, learn to discern
On the importance of leaning on inner guidance to understand your university experience.
The booming frosh week speakers in front of the Student Centre signal a new batch of freshly baked freshmen, packed…
First day reflections
Note to self: The first day doesn’t matter that muchHannah Grace Wang The first of anything is always exciting, especially…
Ghosts of dorm meals past
Fifty shades of white and greenLily Yu My first-year residence was at the Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto. There were…
Navigating the freshman year: Eight essential tips
Starting university is nerve-wracking, but these tips will help your sailing be just a bit smoother.
Anticlimactic. That’s the word that describes my first year at university. In September 2022, I was barely sober from the…