news
MiWay updates some bus services to UTM campus
Updates to several major routes, including the cancellation of the 101A Dundas Express and the extension of Route 48, are changing how students commute.
MiWay recently announced a series of changes to its bus services to the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus, including new routes, cancellations, and stop relocations, effective as of February 23. One of the most significant changes is the extension…
UTMSU Spring 2026 Elections underway
Over the next two weeks, students can expect to see an abundance of campaign materials across campus as candidates compete for their vote.
Election season has begun for students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). Now until March 12, candidates can vote at the annual UTM Student Union (UTMSU) spring election for an executive committee and board of directors. The elections will…
Palestinian students accepted to Canadian universities remain trapped in Gaza
Nine prospective Palestinian U of T students are stuck in limbo due to study visa delays from the federal government.
Over 130 Palestinian students have been admitted to Canadian universities, but remain unable to leave Gaza due to visa delays. According to the Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk Network…
Long-awaited Eglinton Crosstown LRT finally opens for riders
The new transit line brings much-needed light rail to Toronto after a nearly 15-year-long construction process fraught with delays, lawsuits, and cost overruns.
The first phase of the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT), from Mount Dennis GO Station on Weston Road to Kennedy subway station, opened on February 8. The Crosstown, also known as Line 5 Eglinton, will have a staggered…
opinion
features
Women’s Day and keeping humanity’s promise: Why your efforts today are crucial
To achieve gender equality by 2030, the world needs our attention.
As nostalgia for 2016 resurfaces across social media, it is easy to focus on the cultural trends that defined the year. Yet beyond the viral moments and pop hits, 2016…
What my mother taught me about strength
The woman who has inspired me most does not see herself as extraordinary, but as the product of layered experiences and steady influences that have gently shaped how she thinks and moves through the world.
Trained as an architect, my mother learned to approach problems structurally—to examine multiple possibilities, weigh trade-offs, and accept that most decisions carry both gains and losses. This mindset extended beyond…
arts
History Has a Memory Problem
How the Matilda Effect shapes what history remembers, who they remember and who is left out while their contributions are associated to another.
I learned about scientists the way most students do: through repetition. Albert Einstein. Isaac Newton, and Charles Darwin. Their names appeared so often they stopped sounding like people and began to…
Recognizing the importance of feminism in literature ahead of International Women’s Day.
Prof Sarah Star’s insight on why learning about feminism through literature is essential for student enlightenment.
With International Women’s Day coming up on March 8th, it’s important to look back on the contributions that women have made for society, especially in literature. Literature has the quintessential importance…
Deformed, beautiful
The rock was course, grainy. She ran her thumb over the surface, palpating it. She appreciated its weight in her hand. She didn’t think much when she chose it, any rock…
Margaret Atwood Retellings to Read
A look at some lesser-known works by the Canadian author Margaret Atwood known for her interesting retellings of classic tales.
Margaret Atwood is one of Canada’s most prominent authors. Her book The Handmaid’s Tale is famous across the world, telling a dystopian yet all-too-relevant tale that rivals the works of greats…
sports
Performing Under Media Pressure
Female Olympians balancing personal, academic, and athletic responsibilities
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina just wrapped up and it showcased the pinnacle of athletic achievement alongside the heartwarming and inspirational stories behind the medals. These games highlighted…
Improvements to gendered pay gaps are still not enough.
Internal structures in various sport leagues wage against getting female athletes equal pay
The majority of women’s sports leagues started, on average, 32 years after their male counterparts. This prolonged gap of active support and heritage in women’s sporting competition now manifests into…
Canada’s Search for Gold
Recap of the 2026 Winter Olympics so far
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan have already given us some iconic moments such as the phenomenon of the American women’s ice skating trio dubbed the “Blade Angels,” winning gold…
