VOLUME 48, ISSUE 0 — BAck To School (AUGUST 23, 2021)
U of T’s 12-step plan mandates full vaccinations for returning students and staff
The university’s recent 12-step plan outlines rules and changes for students and staff returning on campus.
Beginning this fall, the University of Toronto will require all individuals attending any of the three campuses to be fully…
Second wave of Satire looms over the school year
UTM braces for the return of satire to the campus.
With widespread in-person activity slowly starting to return to campus, students and faculty alike are eager to get back to…
Self-resuscitation following a year and a half of virtual university
Being a student amidst the pandemic was both a dream and nightmare.
I think it’s more than fair to say that the past year and a half has been one of the…
From Liz, With Love
An introduction to The Medium’s relationship column welcoming your questions.
“From Liz, With Love” is a biweekly recurring excuse for me to give out unsolicited and brutally honest advice. I’d…
Ear to the Ground: a brief and unhelpful guide to navigating UTM
After a year away, it’s hard to remember the everyday twists of campus life.
After a year and a half away from campus, due to an enduring global pandemic, it’s safe to say that…
Staying Fit During the Pandemic with the Help of Technology
Exploring ways to stay active during the Covid-19 lockdown in Ontario.
With the pandemic making it difficult to access gyms, many of us have been estranged from our “regular” workout routines…
The Unexpected Impact of Uncertainty
During the pandemic, many of us find ourselves making impulsive decisions that we seemingly cannot control or understand. The answer? Unexpected uncertainty.
According to a study conducted by University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, impulsive behaviours in situations with unexpected uncertainty…
The Case of Lost Motivation
Fatigue is found to be the main contributor to lost motivation and what we know as ‘academic burnout.’
With a new semester starting in just a few weeks, many students are motivated and excited to continue their university…
From past to present: Blackwood Gallery and the continuous evolution of art
Celebrating Blackwood Gallery's history and future in conversation with Helen Yu.
It is hard to miss the name Blackwood Gallery around campus. You will often hear about the gallery’s programs, see…
An Interview with Alicia Brown, U of T’s Olympian Track Star
Olympian Alicia Brown discusses her athletic roots, the role UTM played in her career, and the support Canada showed her team.
After she placed fourth in the women’s 4x400m relay at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 summer Olympics, UTM alumna…
Summer hits of 2021
Amplify your summer soundtrack with the discovery of new tunes.
Sour—Olivia RodrigoPaige France, Contributor “God, it’s brutal out here.” Sour, the debut studio album of 18-year-old American actress Olivia Rodrigo,…
Can changing our attitude help us prevent burnout?
Planning ahead for an online semester may be the key to avoid burnout.
The unexpected changes brought on by the pandemic have revealed a lot about the strengths and limits of students. The…
Familiar filming sights as UTM locations rise to stardom
A look at popular films and TV shows that were filmed at the UTM campus.
The University of Toronto’s Mississauga (UTM) campus is providing the backdrop for numerous shows and films during the lull of…
The Show Goes on with Theatre Erindale
An introduction to Theatre Erindale that reflects on the past season and looks forward to the next.
Theatre Erindale, the production company of the theatre and drama studies (TDS) specialist program, is the main provider of student…
Why getting involved in extracurriculars matters
The Centre for Student Engagement reminds students of the importance of finding a community on campus.
With September approaching, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) community is preparing to welcome a new group of first-year students….
The key to succeeding in another semester of online classes
Staying away from the bedroom, doing power-poses, and forming study groups are keys to succeed in an online learning environment.
University students faced unprecedented challenges in the first year of online classes. In the Fall of 2020, freshmen marked the…
Hot-vaxx summer
Students share their highs and lows of summer 2021
22 minutesLou-Anne Carsault, Contributor “Mom isn’t coming,” I say as I zigzag down Pearson International Airport’s curvy exit ramp. “What…
School survival guide: a froshie’s path to success
Tips for incoming university students who may be scared and intimidated by this new experience.
Entering a new world of academics, transitioning from high school to university, and starting a new chapter in life is…
A roller-coaster ride through the expectations and realities of pandemic university
Reflecting on the expectations versus the reality of time at university.
Despite being anxiety-inducing, lectures, lecture halls, huge hallways full of students, clubs, and meeting new people are pillars of the…
A history of UTM featuring explosions and murder
Rescued moose, chemical explosion, and murders are just teasers to the strange history of UTM.
“Vamoosed! Campus police rescue stolen moose” read one of the headlines in Volume 27, as The Medium entered into the…
Editorial: The Medium Renaissance
This volume we hope that no matter what we encounter, we will stay true to our mission.
In 1897, a ship named Belgica sailed southern waters toward Antartica on the Belgian Antarctic Expedition. Frost crusted on the…
Discovery of 215 Indigenous children on the Kamloops residential school grounds urges U of T to address the TRC’s Calls to Action
Recent news regarding Indigenous mass burials encourage U of T to take action and show their support.
Earlier this summer reports of mass burials of Indigenous children on residential school grounds surfaced grabbing the attention of Canadians…
A recap of UTM’s Covid-19 mass vaccination clinic
Peel Region, Trillium Health Partners, and University of Toronto Mississauga’s joint vaccination clinic ends after five months.
After administering over 335,000 first and second Covid-19 vaccine doses to local community members, Trillium Health Partners ended its five-month…
Rising tuition rates provoke the need for greater financial support for students
Government aid, scholarships, bursaries, free modes of transportation, and on campus job opportunities provides students with financial support during the ongoing pandemic.
In this past year, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) increased the tuition rates of students regardless of the ongoing…
What students and staff can expect for the fall reopening of campus
With the reopening of campus grounds and services, UTM implements new changes for the safety of staff and students.
The Medium spoke with Nicolle Wahl, Content Director at the Office of Communications to discuss the logistics and precautions the…