VOLUME 49, ISSUE 7 (October 24, 2022)
Dr. Barbara Murck—UTM professor passes away at 67
Students, faculty, and staff mourn the loss of an inspiring academic and an impactful member of the community.
On October 15, 2022, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) lost an exceptional environmental scientist and educator. Dr. Barbara Murck,…
Ontario education workers are asking: pay raise or strike?
Increasing tension between the provincial government and education workers over low wages on the brink of escalation.
In a statement released on October 3, 2022, President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Mark Hancock, and…
U of T and the Government of Canada educate on cyber security
Cyber Security Awareness month is an opportunity to learn how to protect yourself against cyber scams and phishing emails.
This year, the Government of Canada’s “Cyber Month” campaign aims to educate Canadians on the importance of cyber security. The…
Harvard professor raises awareness on homelessness
Dr. Howard K. Koh discusses the reasons, issues, and solutions for homelessness in his lecture hosted by St. Michael’s Foundation.
On October 13, the St. Michael’s Foundation hosted an event with speaker Dr. Howard K. Koh, a professor of Practice…
Ford administration’s “Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act” faces criticism from former Toronto mayors
The act grants City of Toronto mayors new powers to pass policy more efficiently but comes at the cost of a weakened city council.
This past August, the provincial government put forth the “Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act” to address the pervasive housing crisis…
Federal government lifts work hour limit on international students
Starting November 15, 2022, international students will be able to clock in more than 20 hours of work, thus addressing labour shortages.
To fight Canada’s labour shortage, Sean Fraser, the Minister of Federal Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced that from November 15,…
Editorial: Want to learn to cram? Step right up and take an exam!
Exams are an assessment of retention, not skills and knowledge.
Exams are an unfair method of evaluating student success and knowledge. In many classrooms, exams and other standardized tests represent…
Is Dubai’s “Free Bread” initiative really helping the poor?
The initiative’s progressive stride might not be all that it presents itself to be.
I was on Instagram the other day and stumbled upon the headline “Dubai offers free bread via vending machines for…
We need to get rid of conscription
Conscription denies citizens of their basic human rights.
Conscription refers to the mandatory enlistment in a country’s military. The earliest report of conscription is in the 27th century…
10 things that have lasted longer than Liz Truss
On October 20, 2022, British Prime Minister Liz Truss announced that she was stepping down, only six weeks into her…
“Cancel culture” isn’t real and Ye proves it
Ye is proof a capitalist society values profit over ethics.
In less than a month, Kanye (Ye) West has proudly boasted a white-lives-matter shirt, spewed antisemetic speech on Jewish people…
From Liz, With Love: Will I ever dance in the kitchen at 2 a.m.?
Dear Liz, I feel genuinely scared that I’ll never find the sweet, wholehearted kind of love that I want. Am I…
Changing Leaves: Learning to ask for help
God, this week was awful. And not in the “oh, midterm season” kind of way, but in the “why am…
Searching for treasure—the study room jackpot
A witty review of the best study spots on campus.
Who else is tired of scouring for a study cubicle in the library? I certainly am. Worry not, there are…
A memoir of a graduate student with the mental capacity of a chicken nugget
Mid-semester crises, questioning success, and the dooming thoughts of what’s next from a U of T master’s student.
Ever felt the mid-semester crisis? A student at Pace University describes it perfectly; she shares that students become so swamped…
EczyApp: BIO434 students help users manage their eczema
UTM alumni share how their time at UTM helped them launch an app.
When Gurjap Deol, Sherry Du, and Vani Jain applied to BIO434: Social and Developmental Determinants of Human Health, they weren’t…
How do we react when those we care about act unethically?
PhD candidate Rachel Forbes studies the importance of upholding moral standards and why we are less harsh on our loved ones.
As an inspiring journalist, I hold a set of ethical and moral codes: write with integrity and truth when sharing…
Sexual abstinence not the way to go for adolescents?
UTM psychology doctoral candidate Diana Peragine provides her insights on the Canadian sex education system, and dives deeper into the concept of abstinence and early sexual experiences.
Sex education is supposed to provide youth with the knowledge and skills needed for a lifetime of sexual health. However,…
“Queer alien gender things” in Victoria College Drama Society’s rendition of Hedwig and the Angry Inch
A conversation with UTM’s star director Anthony Palermo on acquiring self-love through an intergalactic rock musical.
Glitter, rock n’roll, and sexual innuendos. A German drag queen with layers of colourful dresses and a collection of blonde…
DJ Habibi Funk and the power of cultural appreciation
In an interview with DJ Habibi Funk, we see the impacts of amplifying cultural music in Western media and beyond.
I came across Habibi Funk’s music in the most unexpected way. A friend of mine drunkenly posted an Instagram story,…
How Studio Ghibli and Disney films present gender roles
Analyzing the skinny, big-eyed ideal of Disney’s heroines versus the relatable female characters of Studio Ghibli.
Almost every little girl born between the 80s and the 2000s dreamed of a powder blue, sparkly Cinderella dress for…
The M’s Playlist: Aia’s Off-beat October
October is the month of midterms. It’s the month of all-nighters, last-minute Halloween costumes, and energy drinks that get you…
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s Archery Club hits the bullseye
Fadlan Arif talks community, competition, and character-building through the sport.
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Archery Club is a place for students to learn archery in a safe environment…
Locked on Leafs: Spectacular Failure
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, the Leafs had their first loss of the season in their opening game. With just…