VOLUME 48, ISSUE 4 (SEPTEMBER 27, 2021)
What students can expect after a third win by Trudeau’s Liberal Party
The 2021 budget for education provides various financial resources to support students in paying their tuition and finding work post-graduation.
Last Tuesday, September 21, it was announced that Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party secured a third victory in this year’s snap…
The Dundas Bus Rapid Transit Project introduces new transportation plans for the future of the GTA
Metrolinx highlights key prospects and considerations while addressing the public’s associated concerns.
As the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continues to increase in population, growing employment opportunities and rapid urban development has raised…
A review of the University-Mandated Leave of Absence Policy
Professor Donald Ainslie highlights policy objectives and discusses the impacts students have faced in the past.
On September 23, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) hosted its first town hall meeting of the fall session to…
Orange Shirt Day at U of T in support of Indigenous communities
Hart House, UTM Indigenous Centre, and First Nations House host various virtual and in-person events to provide support for Indigenous communities.
This Thursday, U of T will join millions of Canadians in recognizing Orange Shirt Day. Occurring annually on September 30,…
Canada welcomes Afghan refugees amid troubling humanitarian crises
Immigration programs, non-profit organizations, and individuals provide financial support to Afghan refugees arriving in Canada.
Earlier this August, the Taliban took over the country of Afghanistan after nearly two decades of war. Today, the Taliban…
Editorial: Is balancing our social life, school, and sleep possible?
It’s time to debunk the triangle theory and take control of our lives.
As students, we’re all familiar with the classic dilemma: study, socialize, or sleep—pick two. Let’s say you pick study and sleep…
The illusion of women’s empowerment
Ring Girls demonstrate the nuanced conversation on body positivity versus objectification.
When you think of the word misogyny, what comes to mind? Maybe women in the sixties with rollers in their…
A new national day for Truth and Reconciliation! But not for everyone.
Ontario decides not to implement the federal holiday reflecting upon Indigenous resilience.
Canada’s historically shameful colonial government and legal system is yet again all talk and no action, displayed by the Ontario…
Myanmar’s National Unity Government declares defensive war
The violent escalation highlights the bloody process of establishing democracy.
On February 7, 2021, I published an article for The Medium discussing the military coup that occurred in Myanmar on…
America’s next top activist?
While real activists suffer, Hollywood decides to make a reality TV show.
A new television show called The Activist is set to premiere in October 2021, starring Priyanka Chopra Jones, Usher, and…
Canada’s first crime scene investigation house lives on Principal’s Road
The house is home to mock crime scenes with trails of blood, bullet holes, and CPR dummies.
In the mid-1800s, Charlotte Mount Brock Schreiber, the owner of the grounds where the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is…
The importance of having a mentor
Mentors help us grow and overcome challenges through advice and guidance.
In recent years, mentorship programs at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) have become widely available across student organizations and…
Faculty Feature | Learning through teaching: Professor Laurel Waterman’s inspiring approach
Professor Waterman on her journey from student to instructor.
For more than a decade, numerous Professional Writing and Communication (PWC) students have crossed paths with Professor Laurel Waterman’s sharp…
Lucky Daye’s virtual concert pales in comparison to a live performance
Despite a musician’s talent, an online set-up proves to be a challenge in gaining audience attention.
There comes a point at every good concert where your head starts to go light, and you almost lose track…
AlRawabi School of Girls show the untold realities of women living in the Middle East
Netflix’s drama series tackles patriarchal structures and misogynistic viewpoints by addressing controversial subjects.
Spoiler warning: this article discusses the ending of the series. Directed by Tima Shomali and Shirin Kamal, AlRawabi School for…
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels has some tricks up its sleeves
Michael Caine and Steve Martin co-star as con men, stealing the spotlight from the original film.
As poise meets pissant, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) asserts itself as a tale of two cons who fight for vanity…
Bringing Theatre to Life with Props
Theatre Erindale’s Leslie Wright shares how objects create magic within a play and reveals the struggles of adapting to a virtual stage.
For many months, the rehearsal spaces in Deerfield Hall remained closed and lightless, as students virtually rehearsed for last year’s…
Weekly exercise series: Long-distance running
A U of T track and field student athlete shares the mental benefits of running long distances.
Track and field is the second most popular sport in the world, following soccer. In track and field competitions any…
The fourth annual Be Well UTM: Resource & Activity fair
The Health & Counselling Centre offers a variety of workshops and resources for students.
The Health & Counselling Centre at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) ran their fourth annual Be Well UTM: Resource…