Changing Leaves: My first paid job
A year ago, I got my first paid job—special projects coordinator at the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU)….
Opinion
Yes, I have a small business and no, it’s not all glamour
Being a small business owner does not mean you’re a millionaire.
My name is Hannah. I’m a third-year student at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and a small business owner….
Editorial: A year of highs, lows, and going with the flow
As we adapt to change we strive to do the best we can.
In our final editorial of the year, you’ll notice a change in our roles. Or maybe you have never heard…
A love letter to sapphic love
An inside perspective of the ethereal qualities of sapphic relationships.
“I hate it when dudes try to chase me But I love it when you try to save me ‘Cause…
Let’s tackle biphobia and bi-negativity
Being bisexual comes with a unique set of mental health challenges but hoping for acceptance isn't a lost cause.
To me, love is warm, gentle, comfortable, and peaceful. It feels like a safety blanket on a stormy night. It…
You’ve heard of “green-washing,” now let me introduce you to “rainbow-washing”
It’s no surprise that corporations are doing the bare minimum while monetizing support for the 2SLGBTQI+ community and getting away with it.
Just before June, Pride Month, corporations race to change their profile pictures and social media branding to embrace the 2SLGBTQI+…
The dangers of queerbaiting
Understanding the importance of recognizing queerbaiting can help prevent the invasion of privacy of individuals and the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
“Queerbaiting” is a danger at the centre of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Queerbaiting refers to the use of the 2SLGBTQI+ community…
From Liz, With Love: Losing friends in the name of love
Dear Liz, I’ve been seeing a lot of betrayal in the name of love lately. Friends turning on friends to get…
Editorial: Welcoming you as you are
At The Medium, your voice is heard.
The first and most fundamental role of The Medium is to put student voices on display for all to see….
An ode to the student with no style
It is expensive to have an aesthetic as an undergraduate student.
Last summer, I deleted my Pinterest. Why? Because I was jealous. I know that might seem bitter, and I definitely…
Alpha-male influencers are the poster boys of modern-day misogyny
By fostering a culture of toxic masculinity on social media, alpha-male influencers negatively impact users.
Alpha-males are men at the pinnacle of the socio-sexual pyramid who view themselves as natural leaders. They strive to be…
Changing Leaves: I left The Medium
I absolutely loved being Managing Editor of The Medium. The journey has been filled with intense emotions but has presented…
Racism is a crime against the innocent
I am a victim of racism.
I dance down the tunnel of Toronto’s MetroCentre to “One Last Time” by Ariana Grande. The cold forces many people…
Having a stuffed animal as an adult is okay… sometimes
Stuffed animals can be more than just a cuddle buddy.
Stuffed animals are an integral and popular part of many of our childhoods. Just reading this, you might envision your…
We need to recognize and invest in women’s mental health now
Women’s mental health is a widely unknown, under-researched and under-funded area of study, even though women are prone to more mental health issues than men.
According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with generalized anxiety…