Editor’s Picks

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.

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, , 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…

News Briefs

October News Briefs

Mihail Cubata October 31, 2022November 27, 2022

Quebec’s nursing order campaigns against “sexy nurse” costumes The Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIC) has launched what…

Sports

The University of Toronto Mississauga’s Archery Club hits the bullseye
Fadlan Arif talks community, competition, and character-building through the sport.

Ottavia Paluch October 24, 2022October 31, 2022

The University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Archery Club is a place for students to learn archery in a safe environment…

Arts

“Queer alien gender things” in Victoria College Drama Society’s rendition of Hedwig and the Angry Inch
A conversation with UTM’s star director Anthony Palermo on acquiring self-love through an intergalactic rock musical.

Julia Skoczypiec October 24, 2022October 31, 2022

Glitter, rock n’roll, and sexual innuendos. A German drag queen with layers of colourful dresses and a collection of blonde…

Features

How do we react when those we care about act unethically?
PhD candidate Rachel Forbes studies the importance of upholding moral standards and why we are less harsh on our loved ones.

Dalainey Gervais October 24, 2022November 21, 2022

As an inspiring journalist, I hold a set of ethical and moral codes: write with integrity and truth when sharing…

Features

EczyApp: BIO434 students help users manage their eczema
UTM alumni share how their time at UTM helped them launch an app.

Emily Prete October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

When Gurjap Deol, Sherry Du, and Vani Jain applied to BIO434: Social and Developmental Determinants of Human Health, they weren’t…

Editorial

Editorial: Want to learn to cram? Step right up and take an exam!
Exams are an assessment of retention, not skills and knowledge.

The Medium October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Exams are an unfair method of evaluating student success and knowledge. In many classrooms, exams and other standardized tests represent…

News

Dr. Barbara Murck—UTM professor passes away at 67
Students, faculty, and staff mourn the loss of an inspiring academic and an impactful member of the community.

Elizabeth Provost October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

On October 15, 2022, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) lost an exceptional environmental scientist and educator. Dr. Barbara Murck,…

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