Soraya Jovin: her athletic wins and losses
Soraya Jovin has always loved sports. She participated in almost all sports activities available at her elementary school, but her…
Athlete Profile
Fathema Shaikh has that leadership spirit
“I started my athletic career with swimming and track when I was seven years old,” says Fathema Shaikh, a fourth-year…
Gym time with Abdul Oladimeji
When second-year undergraduate Abdulsalam (Abdul) Oladimeji isn’t busy studying for his biology and chemistry majors, you can find him pumping…
Emily Sevcik’s athletic journey brings a message of overcoming adversity
Emily Sevcik is currently pursuing a double major in Criminology and Sociology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) as…
Jodi Emerson rides the path to a passion-fuelled career
Jodi Emerson was seven years old when she first rode on horseback at a friend’s birthday party. The horse, called…
Samiha Mohsen on adjusting to student life in North America: “Though everything was changing, the pool is always there for me”
Samiha Mohsen received a bachelor’s degree one year before her classmates, earned a master’s degree from the University of Calgary…
Intersecting passion, community, and interests on campus
Ananya Aditya is a second-year forensic science student at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). Originally from India, Aditya has…
Take a chance, try something new, and do what you love
Jan Rondilla is a fourth-year student completing a major in Psychology and a double minor in Anthropology and Biology here…
Developing leadership skills through intramural sports
On February 18, The Medium interviewed Isaiah Colthrust, a fourth-year digital enterprise student here at the University of Toronto Mississauga…
Varsity athlete Jade Addai speaks on her experience with stereotypes surrounding athleticism as a BIPOC female athlete
In 2021, Jade Addai graduated University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Law…
Student athlete Vanessa Cesario shares how her physical and mental health impact her athletic and professional life
In 2013, Vanessa Cesario finished high school and decided to pursue her post-secondary education with a soccer scholarship at Laurentian…
Student athlete Andreas Jankovic shares how teamwork on the court has strengthened his academics and skill set
Andreas Jankovic is a fourth year University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Men’s Varsity Eagles Basketball student athlete. He is pursuing…
South Africa to Canada, an international student athlete’s first year experience
First-year University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) student Ruvimbo Vambe was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. She grew up with two…
UTM alumnus shares how the RAWC’s supportive environment can enable personal growth
Mark Niewiarowski is a University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) alumnus. In 2019, he graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Arts…
Taking a Step Back, Former Military Academy Student AJ Adeyemi’s Experience as a Varsity Eagle
From military school to the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), third-year student AJ Adeyemi has experienced uncertainty surrounding the future…