A proverb a day keeps the doctor away
Balance is keyIshaan Sethi My late grandmother had a saying that ruled my father’s every decision, and it now rules…
Volume 49
Leela McKinnon on the impact of major lifestyle changes on sleep patterns and circadian rhythms in Indigenous populations in Guatemala and Mexico
Recent studies by evolutionary sleep anthropologists demonstrate the influence of environmental, social, and technological factors on human sleep patterns.
Leela McKinnon, a PhD student in Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), studies the evolution of human…
Investing in your future: UTM Capital helps students simulate investment portfolios
Laith Sabunchi, UTM Capital’s president, shares how students curate transferrable and investment skills by critically analyzing a company in groups.
So, you’re thinking about saving money for your future? You’re hoping to buy a house to raise your family five…
Balancing the scales: Are milder winters worth climate change?
As the planet heats up, our glaciers grow more and more at risk.
I’m sure we’ve all heard this at least once this winter. I’ve probably said it a couple of times myself—stretching…
Why you should be a plant parent
A touch of greenery in your life can make all the difference to your mood and mental clarity.
May—the month where the last traces of snow finally melt away, and the trees begin sprouting their delicate green buds….
Changing Leaves: High school drama
The moment I realized I had grown up wasn’t when I graduated high school or started university. It wasn’t when…
Editorial: Dear caretakers, thank you
Through the chaos that ensues on campus, our caretakers are our heroes.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is more than just a place to learn—it’s a second home for many of…
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.
In a general committee meeting on January 11, 2023, the Mississauga City Council provided their unanimous consent to a two-year…
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.
On January 11, 2023, in a University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Academic Affairs Committee meeting, Associate Dean, Academic Programs, Marc…
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.
A November 2022 poll run by market research firm Ipsos found that 53 per cent of Canadians are worried about…
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.
Weeks after the Gregorian calendar saw global celebrations and rejoice, people gathered on January 22, 2023, to celebrate Chinese New…
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.
During the pandemic, researchers from U of T’s School of Cities (SofC) conducted a study on impact of the Covid-19…
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.
“As we live in an increasingly data connected world, whether we realize it or not, data actually drives a lot…
At first glance: Gluten tolerance and its misleading presentation
Many people who ingest the powdery protein mixture get sick by doing so and don’t even know it.
Gluten is a low-carb combination of protein substance from wheat, rye, and barley. It’s commonly an ingredient in flour that…
Registration for the University of Toronto Mississauga’s Intramurals ends soon
Joining a team within the 2023 Intramural League gives campus students space to bust stress and get active with a sport of their choice and at no additional cost.
According to the Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (RAWC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), “the UTM Intramurals program…