Genesis of a passion: A confluence of disciplines
Every scholar’s journey begins somewhere. For graduate student Geordi Frere, his starting point was an ardent love for the mathematical…
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Taylor Swift and the ghosts of concert movies past
Swift joins the company of Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, and David Bowie with a film on her recent record-breaking The Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift is coming to a city near you. Of course, if you’ve been online at all in the last…
Beyond the Game: Navigating Alcohol and Betting Ads for a Global Fan Base
Analyzing the Alienating Impact of Betting and Alcohol Ads
As any avid sports fan can tell, betting and alcohol advertisements are perhaps the most common advertisements run during televised…
How not to be an asshole
You don’t have to overcomplicate your wine drinking experience.
We all know an asshole. They jam their nose into their wine glass, make a sound like they’re gargling on…
The faults of virtual dance classes and smart fitness mirrors, according to an ex-ballerina
Unexplainable back or shoulder pain? Want to regain full mobility? You may want to start stretching and strength-building with others under real-time supervision.
Once a pre-professional dancer in ballet and jazz, I left the scene to pursue studies in neuroscience. After intense weight…
Muslim representation in film—a conversation with Nesa Huda
As the writer and director of her short film Taboo, Huda uses film to tell the stories that many fail to hear.
Trigger warning: This article mentions anxiety, depression, and suicide. Nesa Huda is a filmmaker, writer, director, and University of Toronto…
University of Toronto debuts plan to expand academic representation
Chemtrails and Population Control and Moon Landings and Other Optical Illusions among new courses, set to debut this September.
As part of an ongoing effort to improve academic representation, the University of Toronto Mississauga outlined several new courses that…
Editorial: What you can do in a short time
“We must talk to hear an echo”—a reflection on four years in student journalism and the lessons learned.
I was recently asked if I was sad to be leaving The Medium. A year ago, after my first run…
UTM Campus Crime Report—a campus rife with petty crime
Stolen stationery and books from the UTM Bookstore A failure in the anti-theft system at the University of Toronto Mississauga…
Six reasons to work out that have nothing to do with how you look
Research tells us that the mental, social, and long-term health benefits of physical activity are way more important than that elusive beach body.
Unfortunately, this time of year is infamous for workout regimes that claim they’ll help you build the “perfect summer body”…
Love Island UK 2023: The trials and tribulations of being a sexy single
A recap of the messy and steamy Casa Amor affairs that led to the season finale.
Spoiler Warning: Article mentions winners of Love Island UK, Season 9. Love Island UK is a reality dating TV show…
Ellyn Walker: A curator who works outside the lines
Professor Walker shares her journey decolonializing art, making artistic sacrifices, and reveals how to interpret rejections and make decisions with passion and comfort.
Growing up and listening to my parents share stories of teachers that they had over twenty years ago, recalling the…
Editorial: Why do we feel so guilty?
On the origins of good, bad, and evil.
Let’s talk about guilt. We’re finally nearing the end of the winter semester and assignments are piling up. It’s no…
Strengthening Indigenous ties: UTM’s first-ever All-Nations Powwow
UTM will be hosting a Powwow to provide space for celebration and reconciliation while also introducing Indigenous knowledge and values to the university community.
On March 25, 2023, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), in partnership with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation,…
Aidan Thompson: From reluctant child athlete to university sports competitor
The hockey player talks about shooting for UTM Eagles’ very own Miracle on Ice.
For University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) student-athlete Aidan Thompson, and Copy Editor for The Medium, the beginning of March means…