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UTM Teaching Lodge to host first-ever winter course
Special Topic in Indigenous Storywork: “Indigenous Feminisms” will focus on applying decolonial and Indigenous methods and will be instructed by Professor and Chair Maria Hupfield.
This winter term, students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) can expect a new course offered by the university’s Department of English and Drama. Special Topic in Indigenous Storywork: “Indigenous Feminisms,” or ENG348H5S, will be instructed by Assistant Professor…
55,000 Canada Post workers go on strike after a year of bargaining
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post negotiate working conditions while packages and mail remain at a standstill.
On November 15, Canada Post stopped delivering mail across Canada when approximately 55,000 of its workers went on strike. Represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), the workers involved in the nationwide strike called for better wages, safer…
U of T commemorates Remembrance Day this year
The University of Toronto’s three campuses host ceremonies to honour Canada’s fallen veterans.
On November 11, amidst cool temperatures and sharp winds, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) faculty, staff, and students gathered at the Davis Building’s south entrance to partake in the campus’…
Mayor Chow announces plans to open Toronto libraries 7 days a week
Set to come before the city council early next year, the plan will see the expansion of the opening hours and programming for all 100 branches by 2026.
On October 27, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow stood out outside the Toronto Public Library’s (TPL) Wychwood Branch to announce her proposal to open all 100 library branches seven days a week by July 2026. The plan proposes Sunday service…
opinion
features
Unwrapping the origins of famous Christmas symbols
Professor Kyle Smith, who teaches a course on Christmas’s history, shares insights on how holiday symbols and traditions have changed over time.
As the holiday season approaches, familiar Christmas archetypes begin to emerge—Santa Claus, reindeer, and other festive staples. While Christmas originally marked the celebration of Jesus’s birth, many of today’s traditions…
Discovering the charm of GTA’s small towns
Niagara, Elora, and Uxbridge are just a few of southern Ontario’s hidden gems where one can escape and experience wonderful views.
Being a student means being bombarded with endless obligations and deadlines. Just as you finish one assignment, another important assignment pops up. Sometimes, you just want to turn the other…
arts
The story of us: Taylor Swift in Toronto
From adorning Toronto’s Police horses with friendship bracelets to naming a street after her —Taylor Swift’s arrival in Toronto for the Era’s Tour has taken the city by storm.
It’s no secret that Toronto is full of enthusiastic Swifties (fans of Taylor Swift), and over the past few weeks, our city has spared no expense in rolling out the red…
Theatrical rereleases
Looking at the reasons behind theatres rereleasing classic movies.
In a world where Netflix, Disney+, and other streaming platforms are easily accessible, it’s hard to think of reasons why anybody would want to leave their couch to watch an old…
Fashion as a form of self-expression
A glamour of our choosing, fashion decides how we will be perceived.
Fashion is often underestimated, with many of us thinking it is limited to the clothes we wear, but it’s so much more than that. Fashion can be akin to putting on…
The killer gaze: the Terrifier franchise and women in horror
Some are concerned by how the popular new Terrifier film depicts and treats women.
After a month in cinemas, Terrifier 3 (Damien Leone) is dominating the box office, earning over $60 million worldwide from its $2 million budget. The franchise has amassed a large cult…
sports
Time-managing athletics and schoolwork as a UTM student
How can students schedule schoolwork, commit to their beloved sports, and make time for exercise?
Being a university student is no easy feat. Full-time students spend on average 30-50 hours per week studying, leaving them with little time to socialize, relax, and play sports. Between…
Campus sport participation is up. Here’s why.
How The Medium is helping revive a sports culture on campus.
In February 2022, UTM held their first competitive soccer tryouts since cancelling all varsity and tri-campus programs during the pandemic. It was a modest turnout at best, and the lack…
Eagles bounce back on the court for first wins of the season
Both volleyball teams as well as men’s basketball came away with important wins this past weekend.
Eagles volleyball fly to pair of wins Two big victories came for the UTM men’s and women’s volleyball teams this past Sunday after successfully defending home court against Scarborough. Although…
