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News

Queer communities speak out against police chief-elect’s record of violence
Future Toronto Chief of Police’s record of violating queer women and gender-non-conforming individuals rights breaches the 2SLGBTQI+ community’s trust.

Emily Rogers November 28, 2022May 23, 2023

On December 19, 2022, Myron Demkiw will be taking over the Chief of Police position at Toronto Police Services (TPS)….

Athlete Profile

Emily Sevcik’s athletic journey brings a message of overcoming adversity

Alisa Samuel November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Emily Sevcik is currently pursuing a double major in Criminology and Sociology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) as…

The M's Playlist

The M’s Playlist: A Nameless November with Larry

Larry Lau November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Music is an important part of my life—always has been, and always will be. While writing is an amazing medium…

Features

Here to make change: Toufah Jallow inspires social sustainability through sexual violence advocacy
The feminist and human rights activist lived as a protected person in Canada after saying “no” to The Gambia’s most powerful man.

Alisa Samuel November 21, 2022November 28, 2022

The Gambia is the smallest country in West Africa. In 1965, it gained independence from British rule and found a…

Editorial

Editorial: Calling all volunteers!
With the cold weather upon us many rely on volunteer programs for warmth.

The Medium November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Summer is officially behind us. Outside, it’s gray, rainy, cold, and otherwise undesirable. The only silver lining is the momentary…

News

UTM reveals 2022 Annual Research Prizes winners
Research on the depths of pain, homelessness, and novels from the Victorian era wins UTM professors $2,000 for future studies and development.

Mari Khan November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

The University of Toronto Mississauga’s Annual Research Prizes are awards given to “early career faculty members” who have made significant…

Between the Lines

Our troubling climate represented in The Parable of the Sower

Tiana Dunkley November 14, 2022June 1, 2023

Published in 1993, Octavia Butler’s novel The Parable of the Sower tells the story of Lauren Oya Olamina, a 15-year-old…

Features

Should we fear predatorial marine animals or should they fear us?
Susha Fountain and Professor Richter talk about how our actions have endangered marine life and why protecting them is crucial to preserving the entire ecosystem

Emily Rogers November 14, 2022November 27, 2022

Glorious, sharp-toothed, and baleen-mouthed creatures have ruled the oceans for tens of millions of years—some even before dinosaurs walked on…

News

The Canadian government has an emissions reduction plan, but is it enough?
The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan outlines Canada’s initiatives to combat climate change through cutting emissions and pollution, though experts question the government’s commitment.

Mihail Cubata November 14, 2022November 27, 2022

On March 29, 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada’s Next Steps for Clean Air…

Athlete Profile

Jodi Emerson rides the path to a passion-fuelled career

Radhia Rameez November 13, 2022November 27, 2022

Jodi Emerson was seven years old when she first rode on horseback at a friend’s birthday party. The horse, called…

Editorial

Editorial: Sustainable travel is doable—even internationally
A personal guide to your next eco-friendly adventure.

Julia Skoczypiec November 13, 2022May 23, 2023

A few weeks ago, I had a dream that I owned a private jet. It happened shortly after I watched…

Sports

Don’t let the guilt of a sugar-binge haunt you
Burn off creepy candy calories with this quick at-home workout.

Paige France and Summer Azem October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

This time of the year is filled with tempting treats. For those with insatiable sweet tooths, Summer Azem, a U…

Arts

Halloween specials—a trick and a treat?
Exploring some of pop culture’s most memorable and hilariously spooky TV Halloween episodes.

Meghna Parhar October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

When I think of Halloween TV specials, I think of The Addams Family (1991) theme song—they’re creepy, kooky, mysterious, and…

Features

Boo! Did I scare you?

Jonina Rai, Aïssatou Odia Barry, Kareena Kailass, Zitong Chen and Simran Rattanpal October 31, 2022November 1, 2022

How I survived my trip to McDonald’sJonina Rai Midnight runs to McDonald’s were a religious activity in the Rai household….

Editorial

Editorial: For Halloween, I’m Me
Halloween is a day for transformation and exploration.

The Medium October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

With crowds of students flooding King Street West in costumes and cheap wigs, the annual dilemma of whether to attend…

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