Issue 22

News

University unions demand livable wage over cost-of-living crisis
The unions representing contract instructors and teaching assistants at York University and the University of Toronto are bargaining for better support.

Diana Fu March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

Unions at York University and the University of Toronto (U of T) representing contract faculty, teaching assistants, and service workers…

News

Ontario announces C$1.3 billion in funding for postsecondary education
The funding is intended to help stabilize Ontario universities and colleges amidst the ongoing tuition freeze.

Celesta Maniatogianni March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

On February 26, the Ontario government announced nearly C$1.3 billion in new funding to stabilize the province’s colleges and universities…

News

U of T receives new funding from the Government of Canada to prevent elder abuse in Ontario
In collaboration with U of T and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, RISE will work to prevent the mistreatment of older persons in Canada.

Yana Chopde March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

On February 22, the Government of Canada announced that it will provide almost C$800,000 in funding to the University of…

News

Mississauga grapples with increasing diabetes
The increased cost of living and reduction in green spaces may be what is behind the increasing rates of diabetes in Mississauga.

Karine Alhakim March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

Mississauga is currently facing increased rates of diabetes, which are higher than Ontario’s average rate. According to CBC News, Novo…

Lecture Me!

Lecture Me! On pain and the social brain
Dr. Loren Martin discusses research based on emotional contagion and social interactions.

Pamela Prasetya March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

As a neuroscientist, Dr. Loren Martin uses models to understand neural circuits and molecular changes to minor nerve responses and…

Features

Catching up with alumni: where are they now?
Three students share their journeys post-graduation.

Rafiqa Zubair March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

You are about to walk up that stage, receive your degree, and exit those doors with a scroll in your…

Features

Your guide to a successful reading week
Reading week offers students a mix of rest and stress, emphasizing the need to balance academics with enjoyable activities.

Katya Lee March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

The first few weeks of the semester are often spent speed-scrolling through lecture slides and cramming notes into some semblance…

Features

Qewy: your personal AI pal
How can we use AI to enhance learning in the classroom?

Louis Lam March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

“I’m challenging universities to reinvent and invest more time into delivering content,” states Amjad Hassoun, a final-year computer science student…

Business Buzz

Business Buzz: pitch competitions edition

Hannah Grace Wang March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

If you’re an entrepreneur or someone eager to enter the start-up world, then you’ve probably heard of pitch competitions. Pitch…

Opinion

What is “wokeness”?
The meaning of the term and how media gets labelled “woke.”

Yusuf Larizza-Ali March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

The term “woke” is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “[being] aware of and actively attentive to important societal facts…

Opinion

Protesting is not extreme, the ruling class is
The shame of the ruling class is translating into the villainy of protests.

Yasmine Benabderrahmane March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

To hesitate protesting is to fall victim to the oppressor’s fearmongering tactics. When I drafted my first ever article about…

Editorial

Revving up the future: the 2024 Toronto International AutoShow
How this year’s auto show is driving innovation and redefining marketing in the automobile industry.

Omar Khan March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

The 2024 Canadian International AutoShow came back and was better than ever. This past February, automotive enthusiasts had the chance…

Sports

Changing tides in Formula 1
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has recently announced his controversial move to Scuderia Ferrari for the 2025 season.

Kuicmar Phot March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

With seven world championships and the most race wins in Formula One (F1) history, Lewis Hamilton is one of the…

Arts

The WWE mistreats wrestlers and uses their real-life drama for ratings
Blurring the lines between what’s real and what’s fake with the corporation’s most popular love triangle.

Karissa Harrypersad March 11, 2024March 10, 2024

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is a money-hungry corporation that commits unethical practices and covers them up. They have mistreated their…

Raptors Wrap-Up

Raptors Wrap-Up: Darko Days

Justyn Aleluia March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Like most of us, the Toronto Raptors have gone through a lot since January. The new year brought new faces…

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