Taking a Step Back, Former Military Academy Student AJ Adeyemi’s Experience as a Varsity Eagle
From military school to the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), third-year student AJ Adeyemi has experienced uncertainty surrounding the future…
Editor’s Picks
The M’s Playlist — A Nocturnal November with May
Setting the mood with some classic R&B and old-school hip-hop hits this winter season.
With the winter season creeping right around the corner, the darker days and longer nights of November introduce a blanket…
Mirror mirror on the wall, I haven’t made many friends, but is it my fault?
As we navigate through life, unbeknownst to us, making friends gets harder—and online school made it worse.
When I imagined my first day of university, I thought it would encompass me wandering down the nature trails of…
Editorial: Your university degree is more than just a piece of paper
The experiences and resources we get out of our years at UTM are invaluable.
Yeah, it’s just a piece of paper. Low-quality stuff really, not as solid as the degrees they handed out in…
UTM’s upcoming capital development projects
Principal Alexandra Gillespie and other executive committee members introduce new building and infrastructure projects and their potential effects on the student experience.
Last week on November 1, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) held a discussion forum for students and faculty. The…
Healthy eating, student living, and meal ideas
A student shares how you can balance your diet and stay healthy throughout your school year.
As students with busy schedules, eating well-proportioned meals is not often prioritized. Studies show that many Canadians in postsecondary education…
The M’s Playlist — Elisa’s Optimistic October
An uplifting take at a dark and spooky month through musicals.
The narratives that we believe determine our direction in life. This is something I have observed in my own life…
Faculty Feature | “Focus on your goals, be consistent, and have a mission in mind”: Professor Sarah El Cherki’s recipe for success
In a world where accurate Muslim representation is scarce, Professor Cherki’s ability to proudly wear her hijab has inspired many students on campus.
“Don’t let anybody make you feel that you cannot [accomplish your goals] because of how you look,” says University of…
Editorial: Money is not enough to bring you happiness
Placing an importance on the culture and values of a workplace, and your own wellbeing, is critical to job satisfaction.
“Study hard, go to university, get a job, then retire.” Many of us have heard variations of the phrase since…
October News Briefs
U of T student acts as Toronto Maple Leaf’s back-up playerAlex Bishop, a fourth year student at U of T…
Indigenous perspectives on health practices
Indigenous practices offer a different way of approaching health.
Indigenous medicine does not have one standard–just as there is not one Indigenous community. The Medium spoke to Kaitlin Rizarri,…
Indigenous influencers put a spotlight on culture
Social media has become the modern outlet of storytelling for creators like @Shinanova to share Indigenous traditions and issues.
Social media has evolved from a convenient place to share pictures with your friends into a vast resource of information….
The Downie and Wenjack Fund: How the story of a little boy who fled a residential school sparked a movement
The fund is inspired by Chanie Wenjack’s story and Gord Downie’s legacy to build a better Canada.
In the cold October weather of 1966, 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack was found deceased along the Canadian National Rail tracks in…
Editorial: Why are textbooks still mandatory?
Universities should offer alternative, free methods of enhancing course content.
Many universities—including UTM—mandate textbooks and access codes as a part of courses. Students, who already struggle with living costs, tuition,…
A brief history outlining Canada’s oppression towards Indigenous communities
Indigenous communities face challenges over the course of several years despite failed efforts by the Canadian government to preserve their rights.
For several years, Indigenous communities have fallen victim to countless statutes enacted by the Canadian government. Despite efforts to make…