November News Briefs
Unifor Stands in Solidarity for World Toilet Day 2023 On Sunday, November 19, Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union, stood in…
Issue 12
Turmoil Unfolds at OpenAI: The Altman Saga
OpenAI's recent turmoil, from CEO Sam Altman's ousting to his dramatic reinstatement, unveils deep rifts and power plays in the AI world.
On Thursday, November 23, OpenAI, a leading figure in artificial intelligence, experienced a tumultuous period marked by the firing and…
Locked on Leafs: All hands on deck
How does an underperforming, injury-laden hockey team persevere and make themselves a top five team in the league? They collectively…
Winners on and off the field
“As men, diverse men, we have privilege, and therefore an opportunity to make a difference,” says head coach of the University of Toronto Mississauga men’s flag football team.
For the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) men’s flag football team, performance goes beyond the field. Head coach Armaan Hayer—a…
Poetry Corner
once upon a timeYasmine Benabderrahmane curled against the blaze of a dull fire,streaks of light, shadows dance against her skin.gathered…
The M’s Playlist: A Danceable December with Kareena
To me, December is a lot more than just another month of the year. December welcomes the new year with…
A depiction of real-life family affairs in Theatre Erindale’s Tartuffe
Fourth year TDS students took audiences on a journey that truly displayed difficult emotions.
Erindale Studio Theatre has always been a great place to experience drama up close. In their most recent show, Tartuffe,…
How Lana Del Rey uses music to show character development
When done right, using a discography as an artistic outlet can be quite spectacular.
In 2012, with the releases of songs like “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans,” Lana Del Rey was met with a…
She Said—empowering victims of ex-film superpower Harvey Weinstein
An eye-opening film that reveals the truths and tragedies of women in journalism and beyond.
TW: This article contains references to sexual assault and rapeSpoiler warning: This article touches on the storyline of She Said…
Valley of the Birdtail: How racism changed the experiences of two communities separated by a valley
In their new book, a U of T law graduate and an associate professor in the Faculty of Law highlight the inequalities affecting children in schools on reserves.
In Canada, over 110,000 school-aged children live on reserves. According to a report published in 2018, only 44 per cent of First Nations who lived…
How UTM’s Ideation Lab provides funding, mentorship, and educational resources to business aspirants
Kayla Sousa, ICUBE Programs Lead, discusses the mission behind the ideation lab and social barriers to entrepreneurship.
In 2015, U of T’s first and only social impact accelerator—a program that helps develop start-ups—opened its doors at the…
Hunting to be legalized in UTM’s community forest
A petition to legalize the hunting of UTM’s deer population has now collected over 22,000 signatures.
A petition organized by the Recreational Hunters of the Peel Region (RHPR) calls for Doug Ford and the provincial government…
Procrastination is more than just a bad habit
Procrastination doesn’t have to be your be-all and end-all. You can fight it.
It was not that I didn’t want to—it was just that I couldn’t. I lost the capacity to get things…
Changing Leaves: My first paid job
A year ago, I got my first paid job—special projects coordinator at the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU)….
Yes, I have a small business and no, it’s not all glamour
Being a small business owner does not mean you’re a millionaire.
My name is Hannah. I’m a third-year student at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) and a small business owner….