Volume 48, Issue 1 (August 30, 2021)
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…
Are we addicted to using plastic?
New pollution prevention planning notice in preparation for the Canadian government’s plans to cut down on single-use plastic food packaging.
To help minimize the amount of plastic waste produced by large grocery retailers, the Canadian government has proposed to publish…
The Student Services Hub opens in late 2023, but what is it?
Acting as a new access point for students with questions or concerns, the Student Services Hub will unify UTM’s student resources under a single roof, providing ease of access to support systems for student success.
Starting in late 2023, Student Affairs and Services (SAS) will be opening the brand-new Student Services Hub on the first…
Succeeding in your first year: Strategies for triumph!
From effective note-taking to maintaining a healthy work-life balance, discover the keys to success in academia and beyond.
First-year courses can seem very daunting. The endless lectures, assignments, and exams are no easy task. But fear not, for…
Canada takes steps to combat modern slavery by requiring company transparency
While many perceive slavery as a historical issue, it still exists in many parts of the world—in the forms of…
Research suggests youth who play sports should not ignore their pain
Misconceptions about osteoarthritis can lead to misdiagnosis, especially in young athletes.
Osteoarthritis, a degenerative disease that changes your bone structure, is often associated with the elderly population, but recent studies have…
Samiha Mohsen on adjusting to student life in North America: “Though everything was changing, the pool is always there for me”
Samiha Mohsen received a bachelor’s degree one year before her classmates, earned a master’s degree from the University of Calgary…
Geographically far, emotionally close
UTM students share their defining experiences with their cultures.
Familiarity in an unknown place Aia Jaber, Managing Editor My feet drag slowly across the pavement, eagerly approaching a busy…
Hopes and griefs in The Joy Luck Club
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan follows the stories of four women who meet after church every week to…
Faith and Fortune: Challenging and illustrating colonialism
Art Gallery of Ontario’s new exhibit displays four decades of colonization with the art of the Spanish Empire.
From 1492 to 1898, the Spanish Empire ruled across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Rising from the ashes of the…
Robert Eggers continues to redefine genres with The Northman
Egger’s film is yet another example of the history that creates historical fiction.
The Northman, Eggers’ latest and most ambitious film, received six times the budget of the director’s two preceding films combined—The…
Folk music helps us understand our own cultures
Although traditional folk music is not heard much on the radio, it holds deep significance to a culture’s people.
What makes music “folk?” How does a country’s history influence its rhythms? While well-known folk artists like Joni Mitchell and…
Art is a necessity for all: Reflections from an Egyptian household
A thought provoking argument on the tough yet necessary meanings of art for those in Egyptian families.
Growing up, the closest I got to meeting artists was by watching them on my TV. I was born and…
A Brown girl’s guide to cultural appreciation on social media
Social media has greatly impacted our understanding and appreciation of culture in both positive, and at times, negative ways.
I’m sure many Brown girls are familiar with the feeling of being taunted for our oiled, sleek braids, or having…
Food: keeping us cultured and connected
Rising food spots in the GTA have affected the way we define culture and how we stay celebrate each other.
“I’ve never tried shawarma,” said my co-worker. Several heads turned. I gasped. In hindsight, it was quite comical how we made…
How to: Culture shock 101
Here are three tips to help you through culture shock and enjoy your time in Canada.
Merriam-Webster defines cultural shock as “a sense of confusion and uncertainty sometimes with feelings of anxiety that may affect people…
From Liz, With Love: SOS-come-now-before-I-get-eaten-by-a-coyote
Dear Liz, A month ago, I went on a date and he tried to take it too far. I am…
Cultural gatekeeping might be more dangerous than cultural appropriation
Cultural appropriation isn’t straightforward enough to be regulated by the public, rather, the solution lies in self-awareness.
The debate on where the line between cultural appreciation and appropriation must be drawn continues to grow as social media…
Toronto’s 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival sheds light on Chinese cultural traditions
The Chinese community in Canada celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 10, commemorating the end of the harvest season with a gathering of families.
The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese calendar. On the more…
