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Israel invades Lebanon while launching attacks against the country
At least 37 people, including children, have been killed after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies exploded in Lebanon.
This month, Israel deployed ground troops for an invasion of southern Lebanon and has launched hundreds of airstrikes across the country. The invasion followed weeks of escalations between Israel and Hezbollah, a Shia Muslim political party and armed group based…
Recapping the Russo-Ukraine war since May 2024
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes we are closer to the end of the Russo-Ukraine war than we think.
Monday, October 7, represents day 955 of the Russo-Ukraine war since it began in February 2022. Since then, millions of Ukrainian families have been displaced, including more than five million people who have fled to neighbouring countries as a result…
Afghanistan’s Taliban passes new law to regulate numerous different acts in the country
New legislation outlines several restrictions for the people of Afghanistan, including the concealment of women’s bodies, faces, and voices.
On August 21, the Taliban issued its new legislation in Afghanistan outlining various acts that are deemed either forbidden or mandatory. The new law, titled “The Law on the Promotion…
Sudanese Armed Forces initiates new offensive as Sudan’s civil war continues to escalate
Experts predict the death toll in Sudan could be as high as 150,000 since the start of the war.
On September 26, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) launched a major offensive in Sudan’s capital—Khartoum—during the country’s 17-month-long civil war. The conflict, which has created one of the most significant humanitarian crises today, shows no sign of stopping despite…
opinion
features
A Better Day Tomorrow: What started as a university club grows into something more
Alexis Konopny shares her experience in starting a club while discussing her aim to address homelessness in Toronto.
As Canada continues to confront its ongoing homelessness crisis, a determined graduate student is taking the initiative to make a difference. Alexis Konopny—a graduate student at the University of Toronto’s…
A review of Mississauga’s La Carnita
With a range of cocktail drinks and various taco options, La Carnita is the perfect Mexican-inspired restaurant for your next adventure.
Located in Square One Shopping Centre, La Carnita is a Mexican-inspired restaurant known for its vibrant food and lively atmosphere. The restaurant is only a 10-minute drive and a 37-minute…
arts
A deeper look at celebrity political endorsements
With the American presidential election just around the corner, how much of an influence do celebrity endorsements have on a candidate’s success?
Celebrity political endorsements are not a new phenomenon. In 1920, Al Jolson endorsed Warren Harding, and Frank Sinatra openly supported John F. Kennedy. Recently, artists such as Billie Eilish, Finneas, and…
“At last…Another’s heartbeat”: A reflection on Marcellus Williams’ final poem
A tribute to the power of words, this article contemplates the intersection of love and loss within the context of Williams’ tragic story.
On September 24, 2o24, Marcellus Williams, a devout Muslim Black man, was executed by lethal injection in Missouri. In 2001, Williams was convicted for the murder of Felicia Gayle, a woman…
No catharsis with capitalist corruption: Theatre Erindale’s playful and risqué take on “The Threepenny Opera”
Theatre Erindale’s production of the bleak and satirical Brechtian masterpiece “The Threepenny Opera” is a grungy, cynical, and exuberant interpretation of this anti-capitalist classic—a must-see for theatre-goers everywhere.
On Thursday night of October 3, 2024, the performers of Theatre Erindale put on their opening showcase of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill’s The Threepenny Opera, a play-with-music (not a musical)….
Word On The Street is… you should really go!
A review of the 2024 Word On The Street Toronto festival and the diversity it inspires.
Out of all the experiences I’ve written about for The Medium, I have to say that Word On The Street was a favourite. Anyone who loves anything to do with the…
sports
I’m a woman in sport, but numbers tell me otherwise
Progress has been made towards inclusivity, but there’s still a long way to go.
The 2024 Paris Olympics marked a historic milestone for intersectionality in sports, featuring nearly 200 openly LGBTQ+ athletes across numerous nations. Competitive sports have made positive strides towards promoting equality…
Eagles grab massive win on the road and remain top of standings
Men’s remain undefeated after three games, both teams look for important wins next week.
Under the floodlights of Varsity Stadium, in the heart of Downtown Toronto, our Eagles took the field for their first away game of the season against UTSG Reds. Coming off…
Running fever strikes Toronto
There’s arguably no better time for running than during the fall.
Do you find it too hot to run during the summer? How about too cold to run in the winter? Well then, you’re out of excuses for fall when the…
