Locked on Leafs: The Final Chapter
I started this column more than two years ago, in January 2022, with the intent of blowing off some steam…
Volume 50
Who will win the Champions League?
An inside look into the favourites for this year's Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is revered as the most prestigious tournament in European football. Millions around the globe tune in…
The greatest competition on Earth is almost back
More than 200 countries are set to compete at this year’s Olympics in Paris, showcasing the value of cultural diversity along the way.
For many, the Olympic Games symbolize the crowning point of athletic achievement. The competition has made athletes like Usain Bolt,…
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.
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is a money-hungry corporation that commits unethical practices and covers them up. They have mistreated their…
Madame Web: the Spider-Man spinoff that wove itself into a disaster
Why Madame Web is a movie we love to hate.
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Reader discretion is advised. Madame Web revolves around the totally dynamic and not-at-all poorly written female protagonist,…
Seven free or budget-friendly spring activities in Toronto and Mississauga
Experience spring in the city to its fullest with some of the best wallet-friendly activities.
Dark winter days have everyone anticipating weather in the double digits. Springtime in Toronto and Mississauga is the perfect time…
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.
Unions at York University and the University of Toronto (U of T) representing contract faculty, teaching assistants, and service workers…
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.
On February 26, the Ontario government announced nearly C$1.3 billion in new funding to stabilize the province’s colleges and universities…
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.
On February 22, the Government of Canada announced that it will provide almost C$800,000 in funding to the University of…
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.
Mississauga is currently facing increased rates of diabetes, which are higher than Ontario’s average rate. According to CBC News, Novo…
Lecture Me! On pain and the social brain
Dr. Loren Martin discusses research based on emotional contagion and social interactions.
As a neuroscientist, Dr. Loren Martin uses models to understand neural circuits and molecular changes to minor nerve responses and…
Catching up with alumni: where are they now?
Three students share their journeys post-graduation.
You are about to walk up that stage, receive your degree, and exit those doors with a scroll in your…
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.
The first few weeks of the semester are often spent speed-scrolling through lecture slides and cramming notes into some semblance…
Qewy: your personal AI pal
How can we use AI to enhance learning in the classroom?
“I’m challenging universities to reinvent and invest more time into delivering content,” states Amjad Hassoun, a final-year computer science student…
Business Buzz: pitch competitions edition
If you’re an entrepreneur or someone eager to enter the start-up world, then you’ve probably heard of pitch competitions. Pitch…