Issue 15

News

The U-Pass goes digital
Starting in the upcoming summer semester, the U-Pass program will introduce digital passes, which will more accurately track ridership data and eliminate the need to charge lost card replacement fees.

Emily Prete January 23, 2023January 30, 2023

In a general committee meeting on January 11, 2023, the Mississauga City Council provided their unanimous consent to a two-year…

News

UTM approves proposal for a minor in Global Leadership
The Department of Language Studies at UTM will be providing students opportunities to develop leadership skills and explore global challenges through a newly approved program.

Angelina Jaya Siew January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

On January 11, 2023, in a University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Academic Affairs Committee meeting, Associate Dean, Academic Programs, Marc…

News

Food prices skyrocket, and Canadians are struggling to keep up
Due to supply chain disruptions, war, and other economic pressures, food prices have increased and are causing food security concern among Canadians.

Mihail Cubata January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

A November 2022 poll run by market research firm Ipsos found that 53 per cent of Canadians are worried about…

News

Celebrating Chinese New Year 2023: The Year of the Rabbit
UTM students chime in on what it means to celebrate Chinese New Year, highlighting elements of family reunion and relaxation during the Chinese festival.

Shreya Joshi January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

Weeks after the Gregorian calendar saw global celebrations and rejoice, people gathered on January 22, 2023, to celebrate Chinese New…

News

The Covid-19 pandemic and its effect on downtown vitality
A U of T research team leads study regarding the levels of activity in downtown areas across North America following the pandemic, discovering varying recovery rates among cities.

Kennealy Nolan January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

During the pandemic, researchers from U of T’s School of Cities (SofC) conducted a study on impact of the Covid-19…

News

Changing the world with data sciences
The Data Sciences Institute at UTM has organized several events to discuss data analysis findings and to introduce students to the world of data sciences, a wide-reaching and multidisciplinary field of study.

Larry Lau January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

“As we live in an increasingly data connected world, whether we realize it or not, data actually drives a lot…

From Liz, With Love

From Liz, With Love: The Girl Code
Some rules must never be broken.

Elizabeth Provost January 24, 2022December 3, 2022

Dear Liz, Women always complain about being screwed over by guys, but for me, it’s always been women. I think…

Athlete Profile

Student athlete Vanessa Cesario shares how her physical and mental health impact her athletic and professional life

Robert Bui January 24, 2022January 24, 2022

In 2013, Vanessa Cesario finished high school and decided to pursue her post-secondary education with a soccer scholarship at Laurentian…

Locked on Leafs

Locked on Leafs: Our Source of Hope and Heartbreak

Omar Khan January 24, 2022November 27, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs currently hold the longest championship drought of all active NHL teams. This is a somewhat astonishing…

Arts

Speedrunning’s popularity shows no signs of slowing down
Exploring the evolution of a community capable of raising $3.4 million for charity in one tournament.

Aidan Thompson January 24, 2022April 12, 2023

What started on a 1980 Atari 2600 video game called Dragster now captivates millions of people worldwide—speedrunning. The goal is…

Arts

The Dilemma of Reality TV
Questioning the guilty pleasure of watching other people’s lives.

Ciera Couto January 24, 2022February 11, 2022

Up until I was about eighteen years old, the only reality television I consumed was the competitive type—you know the…

Arts

Escape with Euphoria
The highly anticipated release of season two opens the door to more viewers and more criticism.

Sidra Durrani January 24, 2022January 24, 2022

Spoiler warning: Mentions plot of seasons one and two of Euphoria. Since Euphoria first aired, the show saw growth while…

Arts

A cycle of copied content
A thumbs-down to reposts and thumbs-up to authenticity.

Sherene Almjawer January 24, 2022February 18, 2022

If the last few years have taught me anything, it is that I should be wary of people, places, the…

Theatre Erindale

Behind the scenes of Theatre and Drama Studies
What are those theatre kids doing? Elif Coşkun and Nell Senkevich share an inside look at the program.

Julia Skoczypiec January 24, 2022January 24, 2022

For many students, Theatre Erindale is a space to showcase years of acting training. As casts and crews get ready…

Features

Decriminalizing and regulating drugs may reduce overdose rates
The current drug toxicity crisis is a public health concern that needs to be addressed.

Dalainey Gervais January 24, 2022January 24, 2022

The war on drugs has been a failure, according to Dr. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, a sociology assistant professor at the University…

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