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Editor’s Picks – Volume 53

Womanhood can be political and joyful—and Olivia Rodrigo isn’t afraid to embrace either Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival breaks the neoliberal blueprint for artist activism.

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Womanhood can be political and joyful—and Olivia Rodrigo isn’t afraid to embrace either
Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival breaks the neoliberal blueprint for artist activism.

Mashiyat Ahmed October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On August 29, 2026, American singer and songwriter Olivia Rodrigo founded…

Solidarity you can screenshot isn’t solidarity In a generation fluent in “bed-rotting” and “doom-scrolling,” even empathy gets treated as too much effort.

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Solidarity you can screenshot isn’t solidarity
In a generation fluent in “bed-rotting” and “doom-scrolling,” even empathy gets treated as too much effort.

Natalie Ramadan October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* It takes less than a second of “activism” to tap the…

The Get Hired Fair offers networking opportunities, not on-the-spot job offers Career Centre Director Felicity Morgan shared that students should treat the fair as a first step toward interviews.

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The Get Hired Fair offers networking opportunities, not on-the-spot job offers
Career Centre Director Felicity Morgan shared that students should treat the fair as a first step toward interviews.

Yukta Matai October 5, 2026October 5, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* More than 1,500 students met face-to-face with 56 employers at the…

Advice for new students: Making the most of your opportunities Upper-years discuss the importance of trying out interesting opportunities and share the abundant resources at UTM that can help you navigate your needs and interests.

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Advice for new students: Making the most of your opportunities
Upper-years discuss the importance of trying out interesting opportunities and share the abundant resources at UTM that can help you navigate your needs and interests.

Maaz Ahtesham and Maryam Raheel September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Don’t reject yourself before giving it a tryBy Maryam Raheel At…

Our universities should be doing more to address sexual violence One in 10 of women on campus are sexually assaulted during the academic year. Our university’s answer is sexual assault awareness modules and a court hearing that lasts two years.

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Our universities should be doing more to address sexual violence
One in 10 of women on campus are sexually assaulted during the academic year. Our university’s answer is sexual assault awareness modules and a court hearing that lasts two years.

Atif Azam September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* On September 14th, a former student at Cornell University filed a…

Four new clubs enhance creativity, career opportunities, and sense of community at UTM The four new student organizations are bringing opportunities for students to be creative, plan for their healthcare career, hone leadership skills, and explore the science behind food.

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Four new clubs enhance creativity, career opportunities, and sense of community at UTM
The four new student organizations are bringing opportunities for students to be creative, plan for their healthcare career, hone leadership skills, and explore the science behind food.

Emma Bedja September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* The Basgiath Creators Guild (BCG), the UTM Future Surgeons Society (FSS),…

Best second-hand stores for an environmentally-friendly closet With social media’s influence leading to more clothes ending up in landfills, thrift stores are a great way to stay stylish, while caring for the environment.

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Best second-hand stores for an environmentally-friendly closet
With social media’s influence leading to more clothes ending up in landfills, thrift stores are a great way to stay stylish, while caring for the environment.

Emma Catarino September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* If you’re like me, you don’t thrift simply because you enjoy…

Beyond “saving the bees”: What beehives at UTM can teach us about our relationship with nature From backyard gardening to UTM’s rooftop beehives, Professor Damian Maddalena discusses his journey into beekeeping, the role of honeybees in North America, and what students can learn from the campus colonies.

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Beyond “saving the bees”: What beehives at UTM can teach us about our relationship with nature
From backyard gardening to UTM’s rooftop beehives, Professor Damian Maddalena discusses his journey into beekeeping, the role of honeybees in North America, and what students can learn from the campus colonies.

Emma Bedja September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Environmental scientist and landscape ecologist Professor Damian Maddalena is a sessional…

The nature surrounding campus is living proof that Mississauga doesn’t need to be so lame Hiking paths like the UTM Nature Trail offer glimpses into a more varied, spontaneous, and expressive society.

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The nature surrounding campus is living proof that Mississauga doesn’t need to be so lame
Hiking paths like the UTM Nature Trail offer glimpses into a more varied, spontaneous, and expressive society.

Aaron Calpito September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* One of my earliest memories of UTM was visiting the Nature…

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Advice for new students: make your degree work for you and form friendships beyond classrooms
The Medium executives share their advice on choosing electives and making friends outside of your program

Mashiyat Ahmed and Rameen Hashmi September 14, 2026September 17, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Make your degree work for youBy Mashiyat Ahmed Throughout the past…

The traditional career ladder is dying, and we shouldn’t mourn it As young people enter the workforce, maybe the response to an unpredictable world is an equally unpredictable and multidisciplinary career.

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The traditional career ladder is dying, and we shouldn’t mourn it
As young people enter the workforce, maybe the response to an unpredictable world is an equally unpredictable and multidisciplinary career.

Maryam Raheel September 14, 2026September 17, 2026

Listen to the audio version of this article here!* “So, what are your plans after graduation?” I’m typically hit with…

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