Love: An undefinable phenomenon
We all seek love, be it platonic, familial, or romantic. But as Valentine’s Day approaches, we tend to focus solely…
Issue 18
Four books to warm your frigid heart this Valentine’s Day
From microwave cookery to canned frog’s legs, these books have got something for everyone, no matter how lonely they are.
Listen, let’s just keep it real! Not all of us have a date this coming Valentine’s Day. I mean, I…
Why I strive to be a caterpillar
The effects of toxic relationships on self-love and self-growth, and how we can heal ourselves from breakups by listening to our own emotions and identities.
A noticeable flaw of the human heart is our willingness to love someone who does not deserve it. Just a…
Say goodbye to soulmates
Advice from an amateur date-goer that may reshape your views on relationships.
When I was in elementary school, I used to think that I would meet the love of my life by…
Enemies to lovers: Single-people x Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the most ideal holiday for single people.
You know Valentine’s Day is near when we are approaching the middle of February. Or perhaps, more notably, when the…
Love is in the ‘gram
An exploration into how we display affection on social media.
Come every February, stores start selling Valentine’s Day themed candies, stuffed bears, and chocolates. With all the “I love you,”…
From Liz, With Love: Five ways to get over your crusty dusty ex
My dear Valentine, Yes, you! You’re my Valentine!! (Unless you already have a Valentine, then how embarrassing, I just got…
Celebrating Valentine’s Day with UTM students, staff, and faculty
UTM students and professors share their Valentine’s Day traditions, focusing on the appreciation of loved ones above all.
Every year on February 14, people celebrate Valentine’s Day by writing greeting cards, gifting flowers, and buying sweets, all to…
Zero Hour: Earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria
In the early morning hours of February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude scale earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leaving 33,905…
The dangers of online dating
Government agencies advise dating app users to exercise skepticism and reject money transfers to avoid emotional and financial heartbreak on Valentine’s Day.
Trigger warning: Sexual assault. The prevalence of online dating has grown exponentially in recent years. Yet, while people can use…
The Aphrodite Project connects U of T students for a fourth year
For 2023, the student-run Valentine’s Day matchmaking service is matching 3,563 students across U of T’s campuses, hoping to help its users forge new and meaningful connections.
Every Valentine’s Day since 2020, the Aphrodite Project, a student-run matchmaking program, has paired U of T students and alumni…
Weekly exercise series: Dance
Dancing can improve communion and relationships due to added physical touch, teamwork, and intimacy.
Dancing is an inclusive form of exercise that has a positive impact on one’s physical image and confidence. It can…
What falling in love does to your brain and body
Although we often associate love with our heart, the brain and body are really the powerhouse behind this exceptionally strong phenomenon.
Although our first instinct is to associate our hearts with love, the real culprit of these fluttery heart feelings are…
The Perils and (Eventual) Character Building of Too Hot to Handle
A binge-worthy watch to see if the challenge is too much for lovers who cannot touch.
Released in the summer of 2020, Too Hot to Handle is a Netflix original reality show with the growth of…