VOLUME 50, ISSUE 1 — back to school (september 4, 2023)
U of T receives twenty-fourth place in the Academic Ranking of World Universities
U of T continues to be an academic leader in the international community, according to a 2023 evaluation by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.
The 2023 Academic Ranking of World Universities, an oft referenced and accredited annual listing created by ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, was recently…
Kicking off the school year together with Orientation Week
Many events are slated to take place during Orientation Week, with one of this year’s focuses being an increase in the amount of time students spend interacting with each other.
The University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) will be hosting its annual Orientation Week once again, with events running…
The Online News Act vs. Student Journalism
After passing Bill C-18, the Online News Act, journalism organizations have lost access to major platforms for promoting news content and generating advertising revenue.
Where do you get your news? As of August, the answer is no longer Facebook, Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter),…
How to avoid emptying your wallet for back-to-school shopping
Inflation has caused a surge in prices of back-to-school supplies and other learning-related expenses for the 2023-2024 academic year, placing an additional financial burden on students.
Often commencing as early as July, back-to-school shopping has always been an annual ritual for students. However, the price for…
Unraveling the challenges of Canada’s ongoing wildfires
Canada was met with an extraordinarily intense wildfire season for 2023, and climate change may increase the frequency of such severe wildfires in the coming years.
The summer of 2023 ushered in a series of fierce wildfires across several Canadian provinces. According to the National Wildland…
Creating safe spaces for students on the UTMSU’s agenda for 2023-2024
In an interview with The Medium, UTMSU President Gulfy Bekbolatova and Vice President Campus Life Jasnoor Sandhu share plans for the 2023-2024 academic year.
The fall semester is just around the corner and, as students return to the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), the…
Navigating the freshman year: Eight essential tips
Starting university is nerve-wracking, but these tips will help your sailing be just a bit smoother.
Anticlimactic. That’s the word that describes my first year at university. In September 2022, I was barely sober from the…
Ghosts of dorm meals past
Fifty shades of white and greenLily Yu My first-year residence was at the Chelsea Hotel in downtown Toronto. There were…
First day reflections
Note to self: The first day doesn’t matter that muchHannah Grace Wang The first of anything is always exciting, especially…
Dear freshmen, learn to discern
On the importance of leaning on inner guidance to understand your university experience.
The booming frosh week speakers in front of the Student Centre signal a new batch of freshly baked freshmen, packed…
The Knotty Corner: Love, lust, and everything in between
Calling all scoundrels and scallywags, delinquents and degenerates—welcome to The Knotty Corner! My name is River Knott (see what I…
Ask Max: An introdogtion
Hi! Hello! Hey! Oh man, oh gosh, I am so excited to meet you! My name is Max, and this…
Alive and Kicking: A column on mental health that’s funny, heartfelt, and maybe even helpful
Nobody wants advice on depression from someone who’s never been depressed. Nobody wants to be talked through a panic attack…
Editorial: Welcome to Volume 50
Over this past summer, as each of us imagined the many ways we could reinvent The Medium with our own…
Locked On Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in six games throughout a heart-pounding and electrifying playoff series. They…
Inside Saudi Arabia’s Football Goldrush
The Oil State took the football world by surprise after spending the summer transfer window gobbling up some of the biggest names in the game. Their aim was to increase viewership to their own league, but critics suspect more sinister reasons.
On August 19, the Riyadh-based club Al Hilal unveiled their new marquee signing inside their packed home stadium. Brazilian megastar…
UTM drop-in sports and campus teams: see the complete lists
As another school year dawns, drop-in schedules and registration details for try-outs are now available.
The Recreation, Athletics & Wellness Centre (RAWC) at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) has three Sports Program offerings to…
Poetry Corner
The seashore kelp that waits for the wavesMaryam Uddin My ambiguous yearning for you gradually gathersLike silky seaweed at the…
10 back-to-school movies to help you settle into September
Here are some movies to watch in prep for another year in higher education!
Pitch Perfect is the epitome of 2010s comedy. Launching the catchy song “Cups (When I’m Gone),” this film made acapella…
Tainy encrypts the world with his debut album DATA
June 29, 2023 marked the release of the highly anticipated debut album from Puerto Rican musical genius Marcos Efraín Masís Fernández—widely known as Tainy.
According to Rolling Stone, Tainy started professionally producing music when he was a teenager. He was only 15 years old…
UTM alumna Bernice Santos is a Whistler Independent Book Awards 2023 finalist
Santos blurs the lines between reality and illusion in Ghosts of a Cure. She talks about what inspired her to write the book.
When Bernice Santos found out that she had been selected as a Whistler Independent Book Awards (WIBA) finalist in the…
Making the most out of the academic year: Insights from a graduating trailblazer
Navigate the twists and turns of your academic journey with insights from graduating student Marah Mufleh.
Whether you are gearing up for your first-ever university experience or getting ready to toss that graduation cap, we all…
A seasonal odyssey: Embracing summer, cuisine, and travel
Students share what they’ve been up to this summer.
Waves of joy: A memorable summer escapade to the Toronto IslandsSukaina Rizvi As the sun-kissed days of summer unfolded, a…