VOLUME 49, ISSUE 10 (November 21, 2022)
Shannon Terrell on The Guest House and the craft of writing
As a professional writer and UTM alumna, Terrell uses writing to evaluate her own growth and share impactful stories.
Creative writing is a vulnerable process. From short stories to full novels, the process of putting words to paper (or…
UTM reveals 2022 Annual Research Prizes winners
Research on the depths of pain, homelessness, and novels from the Victorian era wins UTM professors $2,000 for future studies and development.
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s Annual Research Prizes are awards given to “early career faculty members” who have made significant…
Lost your old job? Start a new one! The rise of entrepreneurship in Canada
The Covid-19 pandemic—while directly leading to an economic downturn—has opened up new business opportunities, leading to reignited interest for entrepreneurship.
As a result of the Covid-19 lockdowns and economic uncertainty, many smaller businesses were impacted and saw their productivity derailed….
Canada looks to immigration to address ongoing labour shortage
The Canadian government aims to introduce skilled workers to industries facing labour shortages, though housing problems, inadequate immigrant evaluation process, and government inefficiency pose challenges to the immigration plan.
As Canada recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic-induced downturn, the economy faces the key problem of labour shortage. In response to…
The CUPE protest, GO Transit strike, and the notwithstanding clause—how they are affecting worker’s rights
The Ontario government rescinds Bill 28—a back-to-work legislation that was passed using the notwithstanding clause—as part of a deal with the CUPE to end education workers’ protest.
On November 7, 2022, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) protest—which arose due to the labour union’s 11.7 per…
Influenza epidemic begins in Canada alongside rising RSV infections and the Covid-19 pandemic
As temperatures drop and children’s cold medicine faces supply shortages, increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases spurs experts to recommend vaccination, masking, and avoiding crowds.
The Public Health Agency of Canada’s November 5, 2022, Respiratory Virus Report, revealed a steep increase in respiratory viral infections…
Interest rates rise as Bank of Canada strives to curb inflation
In a press release dated October 26, 2022, the Bank of Canada (BoC), Canada’s central bank, explained that inflation remains…
Editorial: Calling all volunteers!
With the cold weather upon us many rely on volunteer programs for warmth.
Summer is officially behind us. Outside, it’s gray, rainy, cold, and otherwise undesirable. The only silver lining is the momentary…
We need to recognize and invest in women’s mental health now
Women’s mental health is a widely unknown, under-researched and under-funded area of study, even though women are prone to more mental health issues than men.
According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with generalized anxiety…
Having a stuffed animal as an adult is okay… sometimes
Stuffed animals can be more than just a cuddle buddy.
Stuffed animals are an integral and popular part of many of our childhoods. Just reading this, you might envision your…
Racism is a crime against the innocent
I am a victim of racism.
I dance down the tunnel of Toronto’s MetroCentre to “One Last Time” by Ariana Grande. The cold forces many people…
Changing Leaves: I left The Medium
I absolutely loved being Managing Editor of The Medium. The journey has been filled with intense emotions but has presented…
Alpha-male influencers are the poster boys of modern-day misogyny
By fostering a culture of toxic masculinity on social media, alpha-male influencers negatively impact users.
Alpha-males are men at the pinnacle of the socio-sexual pyramid who view themselves as natural leaders. They strive to be…
An ode to the student with no style
It is expensive to have an aesthetic as an undergraduate student.
Last summer, I deleted my Pinterest. Why? Because I was jealous. I know that might seem bitter, and I definitely…
Here to make change: Toufah Jallow inspires social sustainability through sexual violence advocacy
The feminist and human rights activist lived as a protected person in Canada after saying “no” to The Gambia’s most powerful man.
The Gambia is the smallest country in West Africa. In 1965, it gained independence from British rule and found a…
How the UTMSU is addressing the limited mental health services on campus
UTMSU President Maëlis Barre on how the Peer Support Program effectively provides peer-to-peer mental health support for students, bridging the gap in services on campus.
Being a student is hard. For that reason, there is no better person to help guide you through university life…
The M’s Playlist: A Nameless November with Larry
Music is an important part of my life—always has been, and always will be. While writing is an amazing medium…
How Bollywood and Hollywood use mythological universes and loving superheroes
Exploring the parallels and contrasts between Bollywood’s Brahmastra series and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Spoiler warning: This article mentions scenes from Brahmastra Part One: Shiva. Bollywood director Ayan Mukherji has come out with an…
Julia Savaglio—U of T’s very own pop artist
In an interview with The Medium, Julia discusses her new six-song EP, her inspirations, and her goals for the future.
Julia Savaglio is a first-year University of Toronto student studying management. Despite being academically inclined, music has always been an…
Drawing with passion: An interview with comic artist Jon Kenzo Okeya
Here’s what one artist has to say about creating comics and struggling to perfect artistic skills.
I first came across Jon Kenzo Okeya’s Instagram (@kenzo_illustrations) when his wife Audrey (@audreyokeya) reposted a story that tagged Jon….
Dancing through adulthood in Cha Cha Real Smooth
Cooper Raiff’s recent comedy-drama serves as a depiction of the rollercoaster that is adult life.
Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022), directed and written by the film’s star Cooper Raiff, had its world premiere at the…
Emily Sevcik’s athletic journey brings a message of overcoming adversity
Emily Sevcik is currently pursuing a double major in Criminology and Sociology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) as…
The accumulative impact of concussions on athlete health is unnoticeable—until it’s not
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy is a degenerative brain disease that plagues the world of contact sports.
Concussions are common in contact sports like boxing, hockey, and football. Repeated concussions, however, can cause serious damage to the…
The stress ball is one way to reduce stress—or so we are told
With exam season coming up, would students and school staff who are stressed about grades and heavy workloads benefit from squeezing stress balls?
Norman Farb, a professor in the Psychology department at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), describes a stress ball as…