Elevators vs Stairs
How the small decisions affect our health
Every day us UTM students are faced with the same question, how am I going to get to school? There…
Issue 14
Fantasy Sports: Beyond The Prize
How the Fantasy Premier League connects fans of the beautiful game
A cultural phenomenon amongst many sporting communities, fantasy sports leagues have added a whole new strategic dimension to watching your…
All That Is Gold
Alchemy and its resonance in popular culture, how the ultimate search for immortality has persisted throughout all forms of science and fiction.
For thousands of years, humans have been obsessed with the idea of alchemy. The topic has made its way from…
Behind-the-Scenes Look into David Blackwood’s Studio
Janita Wiersma, former assistant to Blackwood, recently did an interview detailing his artistic process, and what it was like to work with the Canadian legend.
David Blackwood is a well known Canadian artist known for his depictions of Newfoundland culture. Blackwood utilized a unique art…
Students gather to celebrate Dino’s sixth birthday paw-ty
UTM’s Career Centre hosts a special Paws & Unwind session to celebrate the campus therapy dog, Dino's birthday.
On January 12, the Career Centre hosted a birthday party celebrating Dino—University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) therapy dog. Several students…
EVOLVERE Mental Health: Mental health resources built by students, for students
U of T student-founded startup shares their passion, innovation and vision on building a student-specific mental health support platform.
Mental well-being is not just a trend, but a lifelong journey that requires consistent effort from each individual. In an…
Women deserve partners, not projects
Stop shaming women when calling out male incompetence.
Recently, many heteronormative women have turned to the internet as a place to talk about problems within their relationships. Scrolling…
Growing out of friendships
Grieving a friendship is a tough reality for us all.
Although I’m grateful to never have had any friendships end in conflict or bitter feelings, the loss of a good…
The AFCON: beyond memes and banter
African football is not just a sport; it’s a culture.
Since 1968, every two—soon to be four—years, the African continent is engulfed in the politics, history, and pride of football,…
UTM to host annual Get Hired Fair
The Career Centre’s bi-annual Get Hired Fair connects UTM students with employment and internship opportunities.
As senior students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) move through the winter semester, many think about life after…
U of T reeling after shooting death of Shivank Avasthi
Honouring a student, holding grief and navigating safety in the aftermath of a shocking loss.
On January 7, Toronto Police announced the arrest of a 28-year-old Toronto man, who has been charged with first-degree murder…
TEDxUofT Mississauga hosts conference looking at how change impacts different aspects of life
TEDxUofT Mississauga’s conference will be a “thought-provoking and enriching experience” through this year’s theme of “Change.”
On January 25, TEDxUofT Mississauga will be hosting its annual conference centred around the theme of “Change,” with the tagline,…
Mississauga City Council passes motion to declare food insecurity an emergency
Amidst significant increases in food bank usage, The Medium spoke with the CEO of Food Banks Mississauga to understand what drove the City of Mississauga to declare food insecurity an emergency.
Through a motion passed on November 13, 2024, the Mississauga City Council officially declared food insecurity an emergency. Food insecurity…
The rise of the #WomenInMaleFields TikTok trend
Women are realizing men treating them like emotional slaves and putting minimum effort into a six-year relationship isn’t normal.
The #WomenInMaleFields trend first gained traction in November 2024. Women took to making satirical reels about the frustrations they faced…
Poetry Corner
All of My LoveMaryam Uddin I’m richest when I see a glimpse of my smile in your eyes,And I’m proudest…