Goodbye, Volume 51!
A year to remember.
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as Editor-in-Chief of Volume 51 at The Medium, it’s how much teamwork matters in…
Editor’s Picks
Shaping people, not just players
Former UTM athletes-turned coaches Martin and Kevin Iyamabo explain the role of coaches in developing young athletes.
As the American poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou once wrote, “I don’t believe an accident of birth makes…
Barnstorming baseball’s 1981 return to Erindale Campus
Recalling the legacy of baseball’s “Negro leagues” with Canada’s premier baseball historian, Bill Humber.
Long before the UTM tri-campus soccer team called South Field its home, before the Toronto Argonauts ripped through its grass…
Is Black History Month a celebration or a convenience?
Is dedicating a single month to Black history a meaningful step towards equity, or does it reinforce the very marginalization it seemingly works to destroy?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about Black History Month (BHM) and Pride Month, and whether the exclusive celebratory time frame of…
Community voices shed light on missing persons cases in Ontario
As a disproportionate number of Black youth go missing, important questions about the systemic response to these crises raise concerns about media attention and accountability.
On December 18, 2024, multi-media creator Shana McCalla issued an online petition calling for immediate action by law enforcement forces…
The hidden architect of intersectional activism through the story of Dorothy Height
Dorothy Height, a renowned activist, established a legacy of justice and empowerment by relentlessly battling against racism, sexism, and inequality.
“Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome…
A synoptic review of Jacqueline Woodson’s Red at the Bone
The novel focuses on themes of race, generational trauma, and the struggles of a mother being true to herself while risking a relationship with her daughter.
Red at the Bone, by Black American author Jacqueline Woodson, centers around the main character, Melody, at her coming-of-age sixteenth…
Sonic storytelling and community empowerment: Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto
Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto at the Museum of Toronto documents and weaves a web of connection across the vast spectrum of Black life in the city.
How has Toronto been shaped by the Black diaspora? What relationships are significant to Black Canadians and their communities, and…
Hurricane Helene devastates the southeastern US
The category four hurricane brought with it record rainfall and flooding, leaving many residents without power and running water.
On September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, marking the start of its deadly run through Georgia, the Carolinas,…
UTM and UTSC welcome major new facility developments
UTM’s New Science Building will serve its progress in the life sciences while UTSC has secured a hefty donation for its new medical school building.
On September 20, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) opened its doors to the New Science Building (NSB). With an…
Death by streaming
The fall of good media and the rise of my temper.
It’s October folks, which means that whether you’re getting ready to indulge in the latest monster mashes for Halloween or…
From Cheeseballs to Charity
Using Internet Virality for Good.
Anyone can make a difference through charitable acts. Whether its donating old clothes or volunteering at a food drive, any…
Meeting Dino, UTM’s licensed therapy dog
Whether you’re stopping by for career advice, looking to unwind, or both, Dino is ready to greet you with his welcoming energy at the UTM Career Centre.
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Career Centre is manned by an exceptional team of hardworking humans and one adorable…
Varsity basketball comes to UTM
Despite the loss, there’s plenty for sports fans to celebrate, says RAWC director.
On October 2, UTM’s Department of Recreation Athletics and Wellness (DRAW) hosted an exhibition game between the women’s varsity teams…
Unpopular opinions on UTM
Turns out, there are as many perspectives as there are students.
The age-old question of making friends … Zainab Khalil Many people consider the students at U of T as closed…