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InnovateUTM sweeps 2025 UTMSU elections
Besides the new executive team, voters also chose next year’s UTMSU Board of Directors and voiced their opinions on three referendums.
On March 17, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Student Union (UTMSU) released the unofficial results of the 2025 Spring Union elections, around four days after UTM students finished voting on who would represent them as the Union’s executive committee. …
UTM professors weigh in on the future of Canada-U.S. relations
The Department of Political Science hosted a public panel discussion about the future of Canada’s relationship with its closest and strongest ally.
On March 11, speaking to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to end Canadian sovereignty. “Canada should honestly become our 51st state,” he said before explaining why he thinks it…
UTM professors go head-to-head in rare debate
Students for Liberty brought together four political science professors to face off concerning the implications of the new Trump presidency.
On March 10, students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) were treated to a rare event: Students for Liberty (SFL)’s Scholars’ Showdown, a public debate between four professors from…
Literature Is Alive celebrates the humanities in its Annual Symposium
The “Why Study Humanities Today” Symposium invited students to share their thoughts on the academic, global and social significance of the humanities in today’s world.
On March 15, the Department of English and Drama, along with the student-led group Literature Is Alive (LIA), presented the “Why Study Humanities Today? World-Building for Social Change” symposium. The ongoing theme of the symposium was to give insight…
opinion
features
Owning Your Sexual Health
Sabrina Baldini discusses taboo topics in sexual education, including owning your pleasure and porn literacy.
“The best sex tip I have for women is that your pleasure matters. Find sexual content that is the most appealing to you, block off time, consume that content and…
The Domino’s effect
A look into Tom Monaghan’s journey in starting and eventually selling his Michigan-started billion-dollar pizza chain.
On December 24, 2941, Tom Monaghan’s father died of peritonitis. Earning only $27.50 per week, Tom’s mother was struggling to support him and his younger brother, Jim. She was forced…
arts
The many failings of Emilia Perez and how we can learn from it
As depiction of trans characters in film continue to evolve, recent movies like Emilia Perez reveal many challenges.
Over the years, the representation of trans people in film has gone through a massive shift. Many past depictions were rooted in negative stereotypes, with notable representations including Norman Bates in…
The rise of quiet queerness in animation
“In the animated world, there is no default setting.”
According to Ofcom, by the time children reach the age of four, they already average 12.7 hours of TV in a week. That is a lot of time spent consuming content…
Poetry Corner
We Dream of MemoriesVeruca Medland We dream of memories we’d rather forget An insider’s peek at the cavernous mind d In our dreams we can whisper what we can’t say And…
An artificial friend
Can you really trust a language model to keep your secrets? All signs point to no.
Hey, ChatGPT, I type. Are we friends? When messaging anyone else, I might wait a few minutes to a few hours for a response. ChatGPT, however, needs only a few seconds….
sports
Eagles heading to indoor soccer finals
UTM men’s and women’s teams picked up a pair of underdog victories to move within a game of lifting another trophy.
Last week, I wrote that anything could happen in a one-off game at the knockout stages of any competition. I used the saying la palla è rotunda – Italian for…
UTM student life and fasting
How are Ramadan and Lent are changing the habits of UTM students?
The lifestyles of many UTM students have shifted recently due to the start of Ramadan and Lent. Both of these religious fasts provide their share of benefits, but also pose…
Pretty over practical: The problem with women’s sports attire
Female athletes continue to endure gender norms that favor appearances over usefulness and undermine their confidence and performance.
You’re about to head to the gym on a chilly morning, taking the time to choose comfortable and practical activewear that will help you feel good during your workout. But…
