VOLUME 48, ISSUE 22 (MARCH 21, 2022)
Universities to uphold mask mandates until the end of April
The Ontario government scraps mask mandates after careful discussion with health officials.
After two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ontario government is removing mask mandates on March 21 with a few…
U of T implements free menstrual hygiene products for students
Last year, the Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announced that the Ontario government will provide schools with free menstrual products…
Canadians witness a huge surge in gasoline prices
Oil analysts anticipating an economic slowdown after several countries experience an overwhelming increase in fuel costs.
Throughout the past month, gasoline prices in Canada and other countries are continuing to hit record levels. Due to the…
U of T provides vaccine clinics for students to receive their booster shot
Several organizations including the Toronto Public Library and U of T advocate for Covid-19 boosters by offering easy vaccination sites
While Covid-19 restrictions have loosened over the past several months, booster shots are still necessary to safeguard public health. Individuals…
Mississauga commemorates underground Indigenous village
After locating more than 40,000 artifacts, the City of Mississauga is building a 27-acre park above decommissioned golf course to honour Indigenous territory.
Nearly 30 years ago, between 1992 and 1994, archeologists discovered more than 40,000 artifacts in Mississauga’s Britannia neighbourhood. They were…
Editorial: A taxonomy of Gen Z mannerisms
A ponderance on the consciousness of social media
Social media is a major influencer on the English language. Not only does social media create its own stars, but…
Can practicing mindfulness cripple your relationships and morals?
To experience the best that mindfulness has to offer, when and how you do it matters.
Buddha once said, “Our life is shaped by our mind, for we become what we think.” But what if our…
Could Imposter Syndrome be a good thing?
Imposter Syndrome affects a vast amount of the population and often goes unnoticed or undiagnosed, despite its potentially risky outcomes.
Have you ever felt a disconnect between how you envision yourself and how you think the public views you? Imposter…
You can’t put a price tag on quality documentaries, or can you?
Documentaries can inspire radical, social change if its made accessible to all.
I come from a household of avid documentary-watchers. For as long as I can remember, the television has always been set…
All play and no work? The anti-work movement is a refreshing change from the status quo
Revolutionizing the dehumanising and exploitative capitalist work culture.
I’ll admit that as the end of my final year looms closer and the prospect of entering the job market…
Microdosing on psychedelics: Are there any benefits?
Previous studies show the benefits of microdosing on mental health, but there’s still a lot more to discover.
Psychedelics, alongside other drugs, have always been an area of interest, as they’re publicized through the media in popular television…
Pitch with a Twist 2022: A pitch competition by women, for women
This event celebrates great ideas from diverse voices that break down barriers.
As part of U of T’s Entrepreneurship Week, Pitch with a Twist returned for its third annual pitch competition. “Your…
A sneak peek of Maschere Duemondi’s Le Vedove Scaltre
Celebrating the upcoming play and Italian culture with cast members Elisa Schembre and Jennifer Hughes.
Within the Department of Language Studies at UTM, the Italian programs stand out for their artful approaches to Italian language…
The best and worst book-to-film adaptations
While The Great Gatsby was iconic in both book and film, The Mortal Instruments failed to translate on the big screen.
Best Adaptation—The Great Gatsby (2013)Serena Uribe “A little party never killed nobody,” sings Fergie in a song from one of…
A mosaic of womanhood in Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties
The English and Drama Student Society’s cast pours their hearts into their characters to show the beauty of change.
Betty is mad, Betty is confused, Betty is inspired, Betty is hurt, and Betty is everything. On March 11 and…
Joan Jett—the Blackheart of rock and roll history
Without a care for her “Bad Reputation,” the singer became the face of the genre in the ’80s.
“I Love Rock ‘N Roll” “Bad Reputation” and “I Hate Myself for Loving You” are all popular songs that have…
When words aren’t enough
How the therapeutic power of dance may help those with mental illness.
Chun-Li, a 56-year-old woman, wears high heels and sways her hips from side-to-side as she walks across the activity room…
Vitamin N(ature) is just what the doctor ordered
Doctors in Canada can now provide nature prescriptions to patients.
Ontario Parks published a piece on the benefits of getting outdoors for your mental health. But what do you do…