VOLUME 51, ISSUE 18 — Feb 24, 2025
Professor Sali Tagliamonte on the value of learning Canadian linguistic diversity
Professor Sali Tagliamonte stretches beyond linguistic research and discusses discovery in culture, history and identity through understanding Canadian linguistic diversity.
Inspired by her students’ different understanding of words used in Northern Ontario, Professor Sali Tagliamonte is researching the field of…
A discussion on today’s AI, the world’s latest writing assistant
Yesterday, it was the Great Automatic Grammatizator. Today, it is ChatGPT and artificial intelligence tools.
Written by Roald Dahl, The Great Automatic Grammatizator is a satirical short story written almost 70 years ago detailing how…
TEDxUofT Mississauga hosts annual conference at Maja Prentice Theatre
The event featured eight inspirational and accomplished speakers who discussed topics including organizational psychology, unleashing one’s potential, and Roman stoicism.
On January 25, TEDxUofT Mississauga hosted its annual conference at the Maja Prentice Theatre in Mississauga. This year’s conference was…
Serbia’s students lead the fight for justice after fatal roof collapse
The movement, which was sparked by a tragedy, has seen students combat government resistance as part of a nationwide movement.
On November 1, part of an outdoor roof collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad, Serbia, claiming the lives…
“Racing without direction”: Hugh Gunz Memorial lectureship honours UTM professor emeritus and sheds light on career management
Professors, friends, family, and former students attend and remember Hugh Gunz in a recent online lecture hosted by UTMM and ICUBE.
On February 4, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) staff, graduate students, and friends and family of the late Hugh…
How the U of T community is celebrating Black History Month this year
February is filled with various events celebrating Black history, including UTMSU’s “Buy Black,” OISE’s Black Education Symposium, and Hart House’s annual Black History Month Luncheon.
Since 1976, February has been recognized as Black History Month (BHM), a commemoration of the legacy, history, achievements, and contributions…
Sierra Peca’s “The Fragility of Identity”
The UTM alum and artist’s new exhibit explores the impact of colonization in small island cultures, such as Malta.
“I wanted to be a vessel to teach people here about Malta,” said Sierra Peca, a third-generation Maltese-Italian Canadian artist…
How the Project 2025 book ban affects future generations
Following the recent American election, several dozen books are proposed to be banned for themes that oppose the “ultra-conservative social vision.”
Project 2025 is a policy proposal document created by American right-wing organizations, including the Heritage Foundation. The 900+ page document…
The end of an era: Saying goodbye to the Weeknd
Reflecting on the career of the Weeknd, from being on the streets to becoming a global superstar.
With numerous hit songs and commercial achievements, the Weeknd is no doubt one of the most accomplished singers in the…
Re-imagining self-care: what it really means for university students
Self-care has long been a culprit of capitalist ploys. But it’s time we reinvent self-care by embracing personalized practices.
Imagine this: your phone alarm goes off like a gunshot, and you go back to burning holes in your laptop…
Embracing the unexpected
My journey from undergraduate to synthetic chemist.
Picture this: it is the last month of high school. University acceptance and rejection letters have been sent out, and…
Lessons in embracing collectivism
A reflection on the destructive role of individualism in mother-child relationships.
Growing up with disparate cultures became the gravity that pulled on my identity and destabilized my role as a daughter….
Culture Corner: more than just makeup
Connecting cultural and gender identities through kohl.
I solemnly admit that sometimes, when I look into a mirror, I don’t feel beautiful unless I am wearing makeup….
The destructive impacts of an all-too-common addiction
Understanding the effects of pornographic addiction on the developing brains of students.
Historically, it was much more difficult to consume pornographic material due to the limitations and challenges of accessing it. However,…
Eagles Battle Hard in the Annual East vs. West Classic
Despite a full arena of UTM fans, neither Eagles team was able to take home a win against league rivals.
On Saturday, February 8th, the UTM Eagles hockey teams faced off against UTSC in the annual East vs. West classic—a…
UTM’s (unexpected) place in Canadian baseball history
Looking back at the 1981 SABR conference at Erindale campus.
When I heard the story that one of baseball’s most important organizations had picked the former Erindale College to host…