VOLUME 48, ISSUE 12 (December 6, 2021)
Former U of T faculty member and physician passes away
Colleagues, students, and friends share condolences for the tragic passing of beloved Dr. Robert Sargeant.
On November 28, member of U of T’s Medicine Department and staff physician at St. Michael’s Hospital, Dr. Robert Sargeant,…
UTMSU continues to demand immediate reduction on tuition fees
International students share their thoughts during the Education for All meeting held in late November.
On November 22, the University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union (UTMSU) held a virtual meeting to discuss the impacts of…
Ontario invests half a billion dollars in new student spaces
The increase in new schools and learning spaces introduces unexpected problems such as the demand for experienced and certified educators.
Earlier in November, the municipal government released a document outlining plans for Ontario’s economy. Since then, Ontario announced it will…
Hyperinflation, power cuts, and shortages of food and medicine drive Venezuelans out of their country
For several years, Venezuela has been suffering from a severe socio-political and economic crisis, becoming one of the worst current…
The City of Toronto Partners with the Higher Education Institutions for Pandemic Recovery Planning
U of T participates in the CivcvLabTO Academic Summit hosted by York University, discussing methods to remediate Covid-19 pandemic-related effects and highlighting overarching themes in pandemic recovery ideologies.
The CivicLabTO Academic Summit & Discussion Series: Collaborating on Renewal and Resilience was held virtually from November 23 to 24,…
Ontario government increases funding for women programs
Women’s Employment Resource Centre, the Women’s Centre of Hamilton, and the Women’s Own Resource Centre are among 23 centres that will receive funding to enhance their programs and services.
As part of their fiscal review released in Early November, Ontario has announced they will be committing half a million…
UTSC to open a new building for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous learners by 2022
Indigenous House will feature inclusive learning spaces that foster a safe and thriving academic environment while upholding Indigenous traditions and practices.
The University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) announced in 2020 that the campus will open a new building called the Indigenous…
Editorial: The Medium recaps the heart-breaking yet cheery, exhausting yet exciting, miserable yet glorious year of 2021.
So long, 2021.
No one would want to follow the dumpster fire which was the year 2020, yet, 2021 took up the challenge…
How international students really feel about returning to campus
Students share what it was like studying virtually from abroad and what they hope for the next semester.
Names have been omitted to protect anonymity. Earlier this month, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) confirmed most winter courses will…
Is the holiday season always merry?
Shopping for presents and the never-ending loop of Mariah Carey can be very draining.
When it comes to the holiday season things aren’t always “jolly good.” While I love to spend time with family,…
New year, same old mistakes
Students share their resolutions and big plans for the upcoming year.
Like a new-born baby, the will of a person in the new year is fragile, weak, and unable to survive…
Faculty Feature | Professor Alessandro Delfanti’s recent book raises awareness about Amazon’s use of technology and human labour
Consumers need to shop ethically and consider the calls of Amazon workers as they fight for their rights.
Amazon and the phrase “questionable labour practices” have become almost synonymous. In an increasingly automated world, the relationship between robots…
Here’s why you should plan your next trip alone
After being trapped in our own homes for the last couple of years, I realized how much I miss my friends and travelling.
Now that the majority of Covid-19 restrictions around the world are lifted, my friends and I are planning our holidays…
Vanessa Tiiu reflects on life as a full-time student, entrepreneur, and a content creator
Tiiu uses time blocking as means to balance being a student and a health and fashion vlogger.
“My idea for Instagram was to focus on fashion-related content, but to create content that was me in a nutshell,”…
Aroni’s December of Discovery
Dance and daydream the end of the year away with this diverse playlist.
When I first heard the term ‘third culture kid,’ I could not think of anything else that described me better….
Celebrity endorsements—the most popular menu item
Food and drink collaborations with iconic idols break both the internet and our wallets.
Most Canadian children born around 2000 remember National Hockey League (NHL) star Sidney Crosby as the face of Tim Hortons….
Cowboy Bepop: a victim of the Hollywood remake epidemic
See you, Netflix… this anime adaptation is not the success we imagined.
Hollywood remakes of cult classics are always a contentious subject. Often, these remakes fall short in quality compared to the…
The Korean Wave crashes into the Western world
The prevalence of Korean entertainment charms a global audience and challenges the spotlight of American TV.
After the exhaustion of hardened tropes and archetypes that remained at the forefront of Western entertainment for years, something stark…
The Mariah Carey phenomenon
Uncovering how Carey’s hit song became a recurring Christmas favourite.
It really cannot be Christmas without hearing Mariah Carey’s classic “All I Want for Christmas is You,” but what makes…
How to manage your stress during exam time
As the Fall term comes to an end, many of us are stressing about our exams, how we'll study for them, and what marks we will get. This article will provide you with several tips on how to manage this stress.
The end of term always has us stressed out and working at full capacity. During these times, we must recognize…
Weekly exercise series: Pole dancing
The history of pole dancing is quite murky, with various suggested origins. One of the suspected precursors to modern pole…