VOLUME 48, ISSUE 23 (March 28, 2022)
Yemen’s hunger crisis leaves millions coping with ‘emergency levels of hunger’
With more than half of its population facing famine and starvation, Yemen remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises….
Scholars Strike Canada: A three-day protest against policing and carcerality
Professors Beverly Bain and Min Sook Lee organize their second labour action to address issues of policing on campus and introduce ideas of abolition and defunding.
Scholars Strike Canada (SSC) hosted another major labour action on March 21 to March 23 to address carceral systems while…
Looking back with the UTMSU: Financial literacy, mental health, and guaranteed food security
President Mitra Yakubi and the UTMSU team review this year’s achievements while reflecting on Covid-19 obstacles.
“It was a challenging year for most of us due to the pandemic and the closing and reopening of campus,”…
Man facing charges after attacking congregates in Mississauga mosque
Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre is considering amplifying security measures during prayer after people inside were assaulted with bear spray during prayer.
On March 19, officers received a call regarding an assault that took place inside a Mississauga mosque where multiple people…
March News Briefs
U of T plans for its first in-person convocation after Covid-19 As the Ontario government continues to loosen restrictions, universities…
Editorial: A year of unforgettable firsts
When you reach the end of such a meaningful year in your life, the only thing left to do is to recount the memories, in hopes that they last forever.
Framed print issues covered the muted blue walls, worn slippers were tucked underneath the bookshelf, chewed-up pens filled the cup…
Summer Stories: Big Blowout
The ultimate party for a Covid-19 free summer.
I was truly losing faith in a completely free, Covid-19 mandate-less summer. Year after year we have had to limit…
Not everything we do needs to be “productive”
Reject the stigma attached to “doing nothing” and embrace the joys of leisure and free time.
“Take breaks.” This is the first piece of advice entrepreneur Jared Atchison gives in a 2021 Forbes article titled, “How…
From Liz, With Love: Learning about love
Liz shares what she has learned after being The Medium’s cupid
Dear readers, After a year of being The Medium’s cupid, I’ve realized many things about this crazy big thing called…
The geese mafia
Warning: Confidential information ahead!
It’s officially spring, UTM! With the budding flowers, the chirping birds, and the warmer weather, there descends a fearsome, dangerous…
Summer Stories: Irresponsible responsibilities
No Nelson, you cannot eye my DM’s and shove your air particles down my throat.
With the move to a more in-person environment this summer, my excitement is unmatched. Along with my fellow peers at…
Convocation to be replaced with a play about Meric Gertler’s life
“Tears of a Principal” is set to be the biggest event of the last two years.
With convocation being held virtually the last two years, this year’s fourth-year students are anxiously awaiting the return of in-person…
Until we meet again: Our thanks to you
News It has been a pleasure working alongside you all. Believe it or not, even as editors, we are working…
Faculty Feature | “Never say no to yourself, let others say no”: The legend of Professor Guy Allen
From a U.S. fugitive to the founder of UTM’s Professional Writing and Communications program, Professor Allen brings a fresh perspective to teaching.
I will never forget the first time I walked into Professor Guy Allen’s office. Illegible writings on loose papers. Books…
Dr. Stephen Short appointed as the new Associate Vice-Principal of Research and Opportunities
Dr. Short shares his journey to UTM and the growing variety of research on campus.
Dr. Stephen Short is an associate professor of Biology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). He was recently appointed…
So long UTM: Class of ’22 reflects on their online and in-person journey
As Covid-19 restrictions come to an end, three students share their favourite undergraduate memories and their aspirations upon graduating.
Ah, graduation. A time when students finally throw their mortarboard caps in the air, hug and pat each other on…
Who is Harold Sonny Ladoo?
Former writer-in-residence recalls his relationship with the post-colonial author whose name will never be forgotten.
For the past forty-six years, the Harold Sonny Ladoo Book Prize at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) has continuously…
Borderline personality disorder and the new insights into its neurobiology
Research is making its first promising steps toward understanding the disorder and tailoring treatments for affected individuals.
*Names have been changed to protect anonymity Theo* never liked himself. He changed his hairstyle countless times, hid himself in…
Poetry Corner
Hero Among the TulipsPaige France Our love began when the tulips sprouted,Back when your glimmery eyes competed with the dew…
A film’s first impression
Zooming in on how a movie’s initial release can influence success or failure.
Movies are portals that transport us into different realms of possibilities. Some are hailed as classics while others fly under…
No place where there isn’t any trouble
The Wizard of Oz unexpectedly dispels the promise of utopia that glamourous classic Hollywood musicals often sell.
Spoiler warning: this article discusses scenes from The Wizard of Oz (1939). Scholars, critics, and popular audiences alike consider Victor…
A Timeless Message in La Dolce Vita
While the film may seem to lack purpose, a closer look at Steiner’s character reveals a universal reality.
Spoiler warning: this article discusses scenes from La Dolce Vita (1960). La Dolce Vita (1960), a neorealist Italian film by…
Danica’s April of Anime
Live like you are the main character with this collection of songs.
Seven section editors later, you have arrived at the final M’s Playlists. In total honesty, even though I had almost…
The divides of our society in The Servant of Two Masters
Theatre Erindale thinks outside the box to showcase different lifestyles.
Theatre Erindale’s recent production of The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni expands on themes of alienation, popularity, and…
Are you stressed about what will come after graduation? Yeah, me too.
Resources at UTM can help alleviate the stress of graduation and let students create a path for their futures.
Applying for graduation this year came with a wave of conflicting emotions for me. While I was excited to add…
Will I be alright?
Research suggests that there’s a problem with providing reassurance to OCD sufferers who persistently ask for it.
Ms. S was 35 years old when, after one year of social withdrawal, she tried to kill herself twice because…
Intersecting passion, community, and interests on campus
Ananya Aditya is a second-year forensic science student at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). Originally from India, Aditya has…
The Leafs have reached new heights this week, both on and off the ice.
On the ice, the team recently acquired veteran defensemen Mark Giordano from the Seattle Kraken in a clutch trade deadline…