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Editor’s Picks
Polycystic ovarian syndrome: A reflection of what it means to be a woman
Gender bias leads to a lack of research in disorders of the female endocrine system.
I never thought about having kids until I was faced with the possibility that I might not be able to…
Majority rules—A woman’s world
“The decisions we make are not inclusive of women but are made by women. We aren’t representative, we are reality.”
Nine out of the 13 positions at The Medium are held by women. I’m one of the four men. I…
Healing the Hurt: A campaign for antidiscrimination against Indigenous mothers
Christena Lopez and Shawna Hill share their stories dealing with negligent professionals in the health care field.
Healing the Hurt is a newly-launched campaign started by Indigenous women to supply health care providers with more knowledge of…
Developing leadership skills through intramural sports
On February 18, The Medium interviewed Isaiah Colthrust, a fourth-year digital enterprise student here at the University of Toronto Mississauga…
Connecting through music with singer Michelle Hopkins
The UTM singer-songwriter shares her passion for her craft and community.
Michelle Hopkins’s relationship with music began when her sister started singing in elementary school. “I’m a second child, so I…
Smelling memories: The power of a good sniff
There’s something in the air that hooks us by the nose. Sometimes, it retrieves memories from the deep archives of our minds.
I can never unlearn the association between garlic and freshly cut apples. I grew up in an Asian household, which…
The Russia-Ukraine crisis: The decline of Pax Americana?
Since the declaration of invasion on February 24, 137 Ukrainians have died and 316 remain wounded.
In his farewell speech at the Pentagon, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld said that “weakness is provocation.”…
February News Briefs
U of T to paint mural in honour of Terry Fox This year, U of T plans to honour Canadian…
What falling in love does to your brain and body
Although we often associate love with our heart, the brain and body are really the powerhouse behind this exceptionally strong phenomenon.
Although our first instinct is to associate our hearts with love, the real culprit of these fluttery heart feelings are…
Valentine’s Day Mixtape
Five songs to listen to in the season of love.
From timeless classics to underground numbers, to contemporary melodies, here is a love-filled playlist that will have you yearning, romanticizing,…
An arrow to the heart
Students share their most memorable Valentine’s Day stories
Surprise! We’re over.Rain Moh I’ve never had high expectations for my love life. That way, I can be pleasantly surprised…
Editorial: Celebrating the many forms of love and intimacy
Instead of focusing solely on romantic relationships, some people use February 14 to recognize the relationships they have with their family, friends, and self.
For many, Valentine’s Day began with a box of cards from the Dollar Store. Our teachers made us hand out…
Dating trends reveal interesting results among students
With nearly eight million users, Tinder is the most common online application for casual relationships.
For many students, post-secondary school is a time to form devoted relationships with others. However, several statistics have recently revealed…
Locked on Leafs: All smiles for the all-stars
While consistency is an ongoing issue, the high-flying Toronto Maple Leafs look to rest and recuperate during the all-star break…