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Former mayor of Mississauga Hazel McCallion passes away
Hazel McCallion—lovingly referred to by many as Hurricane Hazel—passed away on January 29, 2023, leaving behind today’s Mississauga as a testament of her dedication, determination, and legacy.

Larry Lau February 6, 2023February 13, 2023

On the morning of January 29, 2023, Hazel McCallion, the City of Mississauga’s first female mayor, passed away at the…

Sports

Olympic boxing coach Dewith Frazer: “Nobody can stop you from being successful”
On principles of professional integrity and personal discipline, the former fighter now runs a gym in Mississauga.

Alisa Samuel January 30, 2023February 6, 2023

Located near the intersection of Dixie Road and Dundas Street East, a reputable boxing gym and fitness club welcomes members…

Features

Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and The Punisher: How different Marvel superheroes express their rage
Associate professor, Menaka Philips, talks about her recent paper on race, gender, and violence in the superhero universe.

Olga Fedossenko January 30, 2023February 3, 2023

In 2020, Frank Castle, known as The Punisher from the self-titled Netflix series (2017-2019), became the new warrior logo of…

Arts

Ayomide Bayowa—on his book Gills and the importance of Black history
A discussion on how Bayowa uses poetry to tell his own stories, but also the stories of many to come.

Julia Skoczypiec January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

In this age of fast paced and career-oriented living, we often get caught brushing over life’s deeper meanings in shallow…

Editorial

Editorial: Activism isn’t a pastime
In a world of crisis and terror, we need to advocate for the right reasons.

The Medium January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

Performative Activism Noun. “Defined as activism that is done to increase one’s social capital rather than because of one’s devotion…

News

“Black Royalty”: UTM’s association-led Black History Month celebration theme
The UTMSU and various Black student clubs will be organizing numerous events to celebrate Black History Month, focusing on “triumph” over “struggles.”

Lily Yu January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

With Black History Month in February, the Black History Month Committee—consisting of members from the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’…

Sports

UTM’s gym aquatics program makes a splash this winter
Program coordinator Chrissy Seehaver talks about the new stand-up paddleboarding group fitness class at the RAWC.

Yusuf Larizza-Ali January 23, 2023January 30, 2023

The Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Center (RAWC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) offers several fitness services and sport…

The M's Playlist

The M’s playlist: A Jam-packed January with Maneka

Prisha Maneka Nuckchady January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

Is it 2023 already? From writing down the wrong dates to simply not understanding my emotions, January is my time…

Features

Investing in your future: UTM Capital helps students simulate investment portfolios
Laith Sabunchi, UTM Capital’s president, shares how students curate transferrable and investment skills by critically analyzing a company in groups.

Elizabeth Provost January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

So, you’re thinking about saving money for your future? You’re hoping to buy a house to raise your family five…

Editorial

Editorial: Dear caretakers, thank you
Through the chaos that ensues on campus, our caretakers are our heroes.

The Medium January 23, 2023January 30, 2023

The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is more than just a place to learn—it’s a second home for many of…

News

Changing the world with data sciences
The Data Sciences Institute at UTM has organized several events to discuss data analysis findings and to introduce students to the world of data sciences, a wide-reaching and multidisciplinary field of study.

Larry Lau January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

“As we live in an increasingly data connected world, whether we realize it or not, data actually drives a lot…

Sports

Registration for the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Intramurals ends soon
Joining a team within the 2023 Intramural League gives campus students space to bust stress and get active with a sport of their choice and at no additional cost.

Alisa Samuel January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

According to the Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (RAWC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), “the UTM Intramurals program…

Features

Ryan Persadie on disrupting the conservative norms of music and queerness in Toronto
Current PhD student Ryan Persadie reflects on his research and journey to becoming a drag queen.

Dalainey Gervais January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

During his career as a private school social science teacher, Ryan Persadie, a current graduate student at U of T,…

Editorial

Editorial: Taking it slow
From unrealistic productivity ideals to putting yourself first.

The Medium January 16, 2023May 23, 2023

After such a long holiday season, we’ve gotten accustomed to “laissez-faire” attitudes. For those of us fortunate enough, our schedules…

Arts

How Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery represents billionaires like Elon Musk
Examining concepts of wealth, intellectual property, and social negligence through Johnson’s latest detective flick.

Megan Freedman January 16, 2023January 25, 2023

In 2019, Rian Johnson’s Knives Out was a total hit. The film centered around the death and will of Christopher…

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