VOLUME 49, ISSUE 1 (September 5, 2022)
UTM’s step towards the future of pharmaceutical innovation
The New Science Building will be home to the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry, which will use cutting-edge medical technology to create innovative solutions for diseases like cancer.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) continues to improve its contributions to the pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry industry through the…
Back-to-school comes at a steep price for Canadians
Shoppers are searching for solutions to help reduce costs amidst rising school supply prices and the overall cost of living.
As of July 2022, Statistics Canada reported a 7.6 per cent rise in the Consumer Price Index over a 12-month…
U of T ranks 22nd for the second consecutive year on the “2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities”
Students share their opinions on U of T’s prestige and explore the impact of the institution’s ranking on their learning experience.
The University of Toronto stands in 22nd place on ShanghaiRanking Consultancy’s 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities, maintaining the same…
U of T implements vaccine mandate for residence students
The university has announced that for the 2022-2023 academic year, all residence students will be required to have received two Health Canada approved vaccines and one booster.
On July 28, 2022, the University of Toronto posted a Covid-19 planning update stating that despite the province no longer…
UTM installs its first lactation pod for breastfeeding
The Mamava-designed lactation pod on campus will protect breast feeders’ privacy while providing helpful amenities to improve breastfeeding experience.
In a 2010 study conducted by Dr. Patricia Kelly Spurles, 66 per cent of participants were opposed to breastfeeding in…
Elimination of tuition fees takes centre stage in UTMSU’s plans for the upcoming year
President Maëlis Barre introduces the campaigns, events, and initiatives in an interview with The Medium.
As existing students return and new students arrive for the fall semester, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU)…
Editorial: Forging our creative legacy
This volume, we will push the boundaries of our creative potential.
Grandma Moses, born September 7, 1860, was an American folk artist. Most of her life, she lived an agricultural lifestyle…
10 things nobody told me about UTM
A student’s guide to surviving life at UTM
As the new school year starts and students return to the University Toronto Mississauga (UTM), many find themselves feeling disoriented…
Becoming a chameleon: thoughts of a graduating student
Final year is nerve-wracking, and the pandemic has made our university experience unique.
If the experiences of a fourth-year University of Toronto student were condensed into a short story to be analyzed by…
A survival guide: how to excel as a first-year student at UTM
“Beginning university is supposed to be one of the most exciting periods of your life!” or so they say.
We often hear that university is supposed to be one of the most exciting periods of our lives. But for…
Changing Leaves: A brand new season
Changing Leaves is a conversation between the reader and I. These short entries will serve two purposes: to allow me…
Eating, Praying, Living: How and Where I Like to Eat on Campus
Thai Express, Pizza Pizza, Tim Hortons—the options are never-ending
I am writing this from the desk in my bedroom. There is a can of strawberry lemonade Peace Tea beside…
From Liz, With Love: Crying outside Goodlife
When I started writing From Liz, With Love in August of 2021, I was painfully in love. Now, I’m painfully…
Max’s Big Ride returns for its eighth annual ride
Andrew Sedmihradsky shares his initiatives to raise awareness and end Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Nearly 10 years ago, Andrew Sedmihradsky, the global mobility coordinator for University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) International Education Centre, and…
Dr. Anna Ampaw on how her identity shaped her journey to success
UTM Postdoctoral Fellow shares how faith and community empowered her through her graduate school experience.
“Do your best and let God do the rest,” said Dr. Anna Ampaw. Her life motto perfectly encompasses her journey…
Aishwarya Nair’s journey to becoming UTM’s 2022 valedictorian
Nair reflects on her undergraduate experience and the honour she feels representing her graduating class.
In May 2022, while working at the Residence Services Desk at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), Aishwarya Nair received…
A back-to-normal summer
Students share their exciting summer adventures.
Cottage kind-of-summer Paige France The two of them topple out of my car, stretching after a two-hour drive filled with…
The chilling messages in Nope
Jordan Peele’s recent summer horror flick will stay with you long after the lights go out.
Nope (2022) is Jordan Peele’s most controversial project. Its characters and plot have sparked divisive conversations amid audiences. The film…
Theatre Erindale’s 2022-2023 season hits the stage
An in-depth look at the exciting new season of production at Theatre Erindale.
Theatre Erindale, an integral community at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), is preparing for a new season of production…
Lyfeboat Prototype—Blackwood Gallery’s thought-provoking exhibit
A conversation with Ellyn Walker, the gallery’s acting director and curator, on the complex components of Sean Procyk’s art.
Since 2019, the Blackwood Gallery has been collaborating with artist Sean Procyk on the development of Lyfeboat Prototype—an art installation…
Lady Gaga turns Toronto’s Rogers Centre into a cultural temple for sad souls
A critical look at Gaga’s ‘Chromatica Ball’ performance that left audiences speechless.
After a two-year delay due to pandemic restrictions, Lady Gaga is finally on the road to showcase her latest solo…
It’s Harry Styles’ house and we’re all just living in it
Harry’s newest album offers groovy bops with heartfelt and inspiring themes.
Following his 2019 Grammy-award-winning sophomore album Fine Line, and his 2017 self-titled debut album, Harry Styles’ highly anticipated third studio…
Farewell to school spirit
The absence of varsity sports will inhibit community-building at UTM.
In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, ball hockey was hugely popular at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). Students…
The benefits of personal training with the RAWC
Fitness consultant Hiro Zhou explains why students should consider individualized exercise programs.
For nearly two years since the first Covid-19 lockdown, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Recreation, Athletics, and Wellness Center…