VOLUME 48, ISSUE 11 — LGBTQ2S+ Awareness (November 29, 2021)
The pandemic’s impact on LGBTQ2S+ communities
Resources such as OUT@UTM and the Health and Wellness Centre show support for the LGBTQ2S+ communities
With the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many communities and organizations have endured several unexpected challenges. One heavily affected group is the…
UTMSU invites students to gather virtually for their Annual General Meeting
The Textbook Exchange Program and the Job Readiness Program are only a few of the new changes implemented this year for UTM students.
On November 23, the University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union (UTMSU) held their Annual General Meeting, where they discussed future…
U of T graduates endure another year of virtual convocation
Students share angry comments on social media platforms demanding the university to reinstate in-person celebrations.
On November 18, graduating students at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) celebrated yet another virtual convocation. Due to the…
November News Briefs
Trans Awareness Week at U of TThis year, the Transgender Day of Remembrance was commemorated on November 20. Trans Awareness…
Students and newcomers receive support from ongoing aid programs
U of T hosts panel events and clothing drives to collect donations and gather resources to give back this winter season.
With winter approaching and the fall semester coming to an end, many U of T support programs have made a…
Embracing a safe space for LGBTQ2s+ communities with UTM’s Positive Space Committee
UTM Positive Space Committee introduces new plans and ideas for students to expect in the next year.
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Positive Space Committee hosted their first meeting this year on November 15. Led by…
Editorial: Representation matters
BBC employees have quit, accusing the company of transphobia and misrepresenting LGBTQ2S+ issues within their publications.
On October 26, the BBC published an article titled “We’re being pressured into sex by some trans women” which discussed…
Why some victims of sexual violence choose to remain quiet
It is never okay to question a victim’s choice to not speak out.
The overwhelming shadow that looms over victims of sexual violence is difficult to face, especially when they are gripped by…
BRIT awards announce gender-neutral categories
We should be celebrating the artist and their art, not reduce them to a binary.
The Brit Awards announced that in 2022 they plan to eliminate the gender segregations for male and female awards for…
How sex-positivity can leave asexuals behind
While the sex-positivity movement can benefit women and the LGBTQ2S+ community, it still struggles to accept a lack of sexual desire as normal.
Sex-positivity can be best understood as a social and philosophical movement that seeks to change cultural attitudes and norms around…
It’s never too early to teach kids about gender
Should the topic of preferred pronouns be discussed at a young age? If we as a society value youth well-being, then the answer is ‘yes’.
A recent TikTok of elementary school children sharing their preferred pronouns has sparked a dialogue on the topic of gender-related…
I am pansexual
My journey of discovering my sexuality and coming out to my family and friends as pansexual.
Hi. My name is Jordan, and I am pansexual. To give you a starting point, the definition of pansexuality according…
A queer, Muslim Christmas
“We are moving towards a world where queer Muslims can confidently tell their stories, one’s that don’t revolve around trauma and conflict.”
“Is it a happy ending, or do they dramatically die?” “Sort of..? The dead guy’s family accepts his gay male…
Faculty Feature | Dr. Maria Cichosz transcends queer literature in her latest novel Cam & Beau
The novel tells a beautiful and tragic story of love, friendship, and drug addiction.
Set in recession-era Toronto, Dr. Maria Cichosz’s novel Cam & Beau tells the story of two best friends sharing unspoken…
Diabetes was formerly a death sentence, but the discovery of insulin changed that
Today, diabetics learn how to live with the disease rather than how to survive.
I live with diabetes and had a chocolate-dip donut from Tim Hortons yesterday. It tasted amazing. And I am completely…
Societal gender norms should be a thing of the past
Gender expression and identity needs to be taught from an early age to foster an inclusive environment for everyone.
For most of us, gender identity and gender expression form an integral part of our lives as they relate to…
The birth of a hero in Eyes of the Eternal with author G.E. White
With the release of her debut novel, this author shares her past at UTM and discusses the book’s creation with The Medium.
Like many aspiring authors, G.E. White began writing fiction in middle school. Tweens often gravitate to fanfiction—a genre based on…
Adele’s 30 is devastatingly perfect
This latest album marks the artist’s return with a reformed style that keeps the same insightful lyrics.
After six years, Adele finally says “Hello” once again with her fourth studio album, 30. With this recent release, the…
tick, tick… BOOM! is a true tribute to Jonathon Larson
With a stunning soundtrack and powerful performances, this successful adaptation has everything to love about musical theatre.
Spoiler warning: this review mentions scenes from the movie. tick, tick… BOOM! is a semi-autobiographical musical about composer and playwright…
Learning to love yourself in The Sky Blues
In our heteronormative society, a large struggle for the LGBTQ2S+ community is acceptance. Even when ignored, negative reactions are so…
The world as we know it in An Enemy of the People
Theatre Erindale’s latest production immerses audiences in a political setting that is all too familiar.
What does it mean to advocate for equality? How does political activism abet and hinder societal judgment? Do family quarrels…
The Owl House loses its happy ending
Disney’s villainous choice takes away an important show for LGBTQ2s+ representation.
Spoiler warning: this review discusses all seasons of The Owl House. Is anybody else waiting on the highly anticipated third…
#SaveVarsityEagles: UTM varsity sports cancelled for the foreseeable future
Athletes and student are angered by the cancellation of varsity sports and have quickly taken action. A meeting with the Dean has been set and students are hoping for mutual agreements, otherwise protests may be taken to the next level.
CW: Suicide, mental illness, depression On November 10, the Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness announced that the University of…
South Africa to Canada, an international student athlete’s first year experience
First-year University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) student Ruvimbo Vambe was raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. She grew up with two…