Editorial: September doesn’t have to suck
September, September, September: the end of summer and the beginning of classes. Not exactly a sparkling reputation. It’s easy to…
Volume 50
The Knotty Corner: I have a crush on my best friend’s sister… help!
Dear River, I’ve got a bit of a problem. I really like this girl. We’ve been close friends for a…
Recovering from remote learning
It’s time we talk about Covid-19’s lasting impact on our education.
Students are back! But so is Covid-19. Technically, neither truly left—and to be entirely frank, the virus never really left…
From student to growing researcher: Giang Bui’s three year journey
Graduating student Giang Bui shares her path to discovering her passion for research.
Imagine completing your undergraduate degree in three years. To pull it off, you would have to take six courses per…
Women’s World Cup recap
The recent Women’s World Cup tournament was both exhilarating and historic, bringing women’s soccer to the forefront of the sports world and captivating a global audience.
Taking place in both New Zealand and Australia, the 2023 Women’s World Cup was the first to be co-hosted and…
Logos are totally overrated
But marketing and brand design are not, there’s a difference.
I’ve long held the belief that logos are overrated. Taken out of context, a lot of logos are just average…
Boost your mental health this school year!
A list of four on-campus activities that will boost your mental health.
As syllabus week ends and the pace of the semester picks up, the school year ahead can feel overwhelming at…
Editorial: Let passion lead the way
In today’s world, we’re often told that following our dreams should be our number one goal—so long as our dreams adhere to what’s societally acceptable.
When we’re little, we’re given a list of professions that are considered to be worthy of pursuing. We’re told to…
Navigating Canada’s housing crisis and student dreams
Canada grapples with a housing crisis, prompting discussions about imposing limits on international student intake.
Canada is currently facing a housing crisis that has prompted the federal government to consider imposing a limit on the…
Happiness begins at a Jonas Brothers show
After an official comeback in 2019, the band performed all their albums for long-standing fans during their most recent North American tour.
I’m a big fan of the Jonas Brothers. Since the release of their self-titled debut in 2007, the Jonas Brothers…
Preseason Predictions
After a disappointing loss to the Chicago Bulls in the 2023 NBA Play-In tournament, the Toronto Raptors left their fanbase…
Everything students should know about the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair
UTM’s Graduate and Professional Schools Fair is here to help students understand graduate schools’ expectations and build successful applications for their future educational pathways.
As the winter months approach, many students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) are thinking about building and refining…
Artist Clara Lynas to lead a sign-making workshop ahead of anti-violence rally
Take Back the Night event partners speak to The Medium about how they aim to use contemporary art as a social justice tool.
Create art and support a cause between classes this September 14 by joining OCAD University graduate and printmaker Clara Lynas…
The spider of light defeats totalitarian darkness in Edwidge Danticat’s The Dew Breaker
UTM student and author of The Dawn of Eternal Winter recasts the ENG273 essay that won her the 2023 Dean’s Excellence Award in the category of writing.
What connects prose to poetry, Vodou religion to the Russian melancholy, and the dictatorial regime of Former President of Haiti…
Work-study programs: Getting involved in UTM’s new initiatives like its game studies minor
Omar Khan shares his experience participating in a work-study program focused on designing and implementing UTM’s newly launched games studies minor.
Student life is a balancing act. Between course loads, extracurricular activities, internships, volunteer programs, research projects, and work, university can…