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…
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Locked on Leafs: Reset and Reload
After a poor start to the regular season in October, the Toronto Maple Leafs are now making the most of…
Students should spend two minutes each day talking to a plant
A horticultural therapy specialist explains the health and wellness benefits of interacting with nature.
According to the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association (CHTA), “Horticultural Therapy (HT) is a formal practice that uses plants, horticultural activities,…
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…
Don’t let the guilt of a sugar-binge haunt you
Burn off creepy candy calories with this quick at-home workout.
This time of the year is filled with tempting treats. For those with insatiable sweet tooths, Summer Azem, a U…
Locked on Leafs: Spectacular Failure
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the Leafs had their first loss of the season in their opening game. With just…
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s Archery Club hits the bullseye
Fadlan Arif talks community, competition, and character-building through the sport.
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Archery Club is a place for students to learn archery in a safe environment…
Recent research says the “forward momentum” narrative motivates athletes to keep going.
Whether coming off a victory or loss, competitive athletes are always training for their next game.
Katherine Tamminen, Associate Professor of Sport Psychology at U of T, describes her research as being “interested in understanding how…
Finding God in sickness: Numerous studies show the positive effects of prayer on mental health.
An old proverb says, “A healthy man has 1000 wishes, but a sick man has only one.”
In exploring alternative methods of patient care, researchers from Yasuj University of Medical Sciences in Iran suggest there may be…
Locked on Leafs: Defensive Depth
With training camp and the pre-season underway, several Leafs players risk getting injured as they compete to claim a spot…
It can be as professional or as grassroots as you want: a perspective on esports
The University of Toronto Mississauga Esports Club offers non-athletic students an outlet for their competitive energy.
Esports, an abbreviation for electronic sports, are organized competitions based on multi-player video games. The first recorded instance of esports…
UTM Fitness Supervisor inducted into the U of T Sports Hall of Fame
Andrew Bellerby, Recreation and Fitness Supervisor at the Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre, will forever be a part of U of T history.
Andrew Bellerby recalls the moment when U of T’s 1995 lightweight men’s eight rowing team crossed the finish line to…
Halifax welcomes the next North American Indigenous games in 2023
Thousands of Indigenous athletes and coaches will gather to celebrate their culture through sport.
In 1990, Indigenous Peoples gathered in Edmonton, Alberta to hold the first inaugural North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). Thirty-three years…
Dirty air and murky water: the health effects of environmental racism
For many Indigenous communities, polluted air and contaminated water are a daily reality.
Located three hours from the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is “Chemical Valley” in Sarnia, Ontario. Home to several oil…
Having trouble sleeping?
Professor David Samson’s sleep expertise is here to save the day, or rather, night.
Lack of sleep weakens students’ ability to remember, limits their attention spans, and slows down processing speed. Better sleep means…