VOLUME 49, ISSUE 17 (February 06, 2023)
Former mayor of Mississauga Hazel McCallion passes away
Hazel McCallion—lovingly referred to by many as Hurricane Hazel—passed away on January 29, 2023, leaving behind today’s Mississauga as a testament of her dedication, determination, and legacy.
On the morning of January 29, 2023, Hazel McCallion, the City of Mississauga’s first female mayor, passed away at the…
How the UTM Project Management Office will support students
The new Project Management Office at UTM serves to improve efficiency and transparency of projects and initiatives at UTM, while offering students opportunities to learn about project management.
On November 23, 2022, University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Principal Alexandra Gillespie announced the launch of the Project Management Office…
Canada’s cybersecurity agency rethinks guidelines as concerns over TikTok’s security threats grow
TikTok is currently facing allegations of excessive data harvesting and privacy violations, spurring government regulators to closely monitor the popular social media app.
Recently, Canada’s Communications Security Establishment (CSE) has been warning Canadians about sharing data online—a move that comes after the Chinese-owned…
Back-to-Business: Upcoming merger of Rogers and Shaw yields collusion concerns
Anyone living in Canada is familiar with the names Telus, Bell, and Rogers: the three major cell service carriers. While…
Reevaluating the University-Mandated Leave of Absence Policy
Professor Sandy Welsh discusses the proposed revisions and renaming of the UMLAP—a policy that allows U of T to forcibly place students on leave—to reinforce the policy’s purpose of offering compassionate support to students under distress.
On January 24, 2023, Professor Sandy Welsh, vice provost of students, presented revisions to be made to the University-Mandated Leave…
Investing into a sustainable and resilient future for Mississauga
The City of Mississauga’s 2023-2026 Business Plan and 2023 Budget focuses on maintaining and improving infrastructure, with numerous projects planned or in progress.
Between January 23, 2023, and February 1, 2023, the Mississauga City Council gathered to discuss the City of Mississauga’s 2023…
Editorial: Improve your self-esteem this February
Use 2023’s International Boost Self-Esteem Month to put yourself first.
Self-esteem is your appreciation of yourself as an individual. The more you love yourself for who you are, the more…
Fare hikes and services cuts will be the consequences of TTC’s budget plan
The TTC’s 10 cent fare increase and service level decrease is a horror for commuters.
The TTC’s 2023 Operating Budget totals $2.38 billion in gross expenditures for both conventional and Wheel-Trans services, representing a 4.2…
The growing necessity of trigger warnings
Trigger warnings give students a diverse learning experience with varying boundaries.
Trigger warnings are statements notifying audiences of potentially disturbing subject matter. These warnings often precede social media posts and mass…
Reparations alone are not a fair answer to genocide and colonialism
$2.8 billion cannot reverse Canada’s past, but it’s a step in the right direction.
Indigenous Peoples deserve reparations. I have no issue with the Canadian government agreeing to pay compensation to Indigenous Nations. In…
U of T to implement two-factor authentication on student accounts
The rollout of UTFORMA is another stress on students.
By February 28, 2023, all students will be required to sign up for the mandatory UTORMFA program, University of Toronto’s…
A student’s worst nightmare: Writer’s block
Professor Christopher Eaton discusses his doctorate research and tips on how to overcome writer’s block.
The transition from my small suburban high school to the packed halls of the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is…
How a fascination with earth turned into a successful teaching career in geology
Professor Paul Ashwell discusses how he discovered his passion for teaching and explores the significance of volcanoes and their associated misconceptions.
When I started university in Fall 2020, it was a very isolating and unfortunate time. However, one glimmer of light…
Poetry Corner
GillsAyomide Bayowa since I last saw a corkscrew pop a gaseous cache, self-split broilers had saluted a handful of worms neglected eggshells,…
My Year of Rest and Relaxation—the white woman’s American Psycho?
Trigger Warning: This article mentions sexual assault, suicide, and self-harm. For years, I used sleep as a means of avoiding…
Are these really the 200 greatest singers of all time?
Rolling Stone's recent list has been met with criticism from fans over missing artists and controversial rankings.
In 2008, Rolling Stone released a controversial list titled “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.” The article made headlines, with…
The Arctic Monkeys finally reappear with their new album The Car
After a few years of quiet, the band is back—but has their sound returned?
Following a five-year hiatus, The Arctic Monkeys return with their seventh studio album and a world tour. Many will most…
For Ethan Williams, sports and wellness run through his veins
The student-athlete’s ongoing ascent in UTM’s fitness community traces back to childhood.
Ethan Williams—a third-year undergraduate student in the Political Science specialist program at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), with minors…
What’s ECSpeRT? UTM’s response team seeks to promote student awareness for greater campus health and safety
Knowing where AEDs are located and how to use them can help limit sudden cardiac death in school communities.
Fifth-year student Taliya Rizvi has always been passionate about medicine and healthcare. When she began her studies in the Biology…
Locked on Leafs: Magicians and Milestones
Since entering the National Hockey League (NHL) in 2009, John Tavares has been a leading player with his goalscoring consistency….