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BREAKING NEWS
UTMSU Fall By-Elections draw 182 ballots from about 16,450 eligible members
Newly elected first-year representative Usayd Ansari kicks off his tenure by planning a public feedback form and advocating for earlier campus food access during Ramadan.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* The UTMSU announced the results of its 2026 Fall By-Elections in an Instagram post on October 23. A total of 182 ballots were cast out of approximately 16,450 eligible voters according…
BREAKING NEWS
UTM declines academic amnesty for students amid UTMSU OSAP and tuition protest
The Union says it will keep pushing after the November 5 walkout—part of a province-wide student movement against Ontario’s student aid changes and rising tuition.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On November 5, the UTMSU held a student walkout to protest the Ontario government’s cuts to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and rising university tuition fees. UTM administration denied academic…
Peel Region Police respond to gunshots at UTM McLuhan Court Residence
Police say a 19-year-old man was found dead inside the McLuhan residence, Special Investigations Unit investigates incident
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* UTM sent a critical alert on November 2 at around 9:30 p.m., reporting emergency responders were present at 3330 Residence Road…
UTMSU’s first Free Dinner Friday of the semester serves more than 200 students, says more dinners to come
The union shared that budgetary constraints limit how many people it can serve at each dinner, and that it is exploring ways to reach more students.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On October 9, the UTM Students’ Union (UTMSU) hosted their first Free Dinner Friday of the academic year at the Blind Duck Pub, serving pre-packaged pasta meals to about 200…
opinion
features
Small campus spaces with big meaning
Three students share their favourite locations on campus and why they matter.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Dibs on the high stool left of the middle column at the high-top table in front of Tim Hortons By Madhav…
A review of What2DoCampus: Making plans without the hassle of multiple searches
What2DoCampus helps you reduce the time spent searching for campus events. A few practical improvements could make it a regular stop for UTM students.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Finding events to participate in on campus can take more effort than it should. It is easy to miss something you…
arts
UTM Face Crushing Defeat Against UTSG Red
UTSG Red Women’s team display a dominant performance against UTM.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On November 1st, the University of Toronto Women’s soccer team prepared to face off against the University of Toronto St. George (UTSG)…
Why The Hunger Games Remains Culturally Significant
Taking a look into the series’ persistent popularity over two decades, leading up to Sunrise on the Reaping release in a few weeks.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Back in March 2025, Suzanne Collins published her latest novel in The Hunger Games series, Sunrise on the Reaping. The novel follows…
Alternatives to Halloween
Campus events already offer different ways to enjoy October. Inclusion also means respecting when students choose to sit out.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Declining a Halloween invitation should be simple. You say you don’t celebrate, and your friends accept it. But “why not?” can turn…
An Artful Evening at the Halloween Pubnight
A collection of UTM clubs hosted an event for all students in the spirit of Halloween
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On October 16th, the UTM Art Club, Filipino Students Association, Harmonix, UTM E-Sports, Erindale Gaming Organization, Gacha Game Club, and Department of…
sports
Can a uniform’s colour give a team the scare factor?
With Halloween bringing colour into focus, research shows how colours of sports uniforms might affect perception
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Before a point is scored or shot is taken, a team’s uniform might be the first thing one notices when spectating…
UTM doesn’t need Varsity sports back, it needs student engagement.
Should UTM try to resurrect its former Varsity program or enchant new energy into tri-campus athletics?
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* What would it take to strengthen student engagement with the athletic programs at the Recreation, Athletics, and Wellness Centre (RAWC)? A…
Finding Balance with UTM Moves During Midterm Season
As the academic pressure mounts at UTM, students are faced with balancing stress with the help of UTM Moves
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* October is here and with it, midterm season has arrived for students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). With looming…
