VOLUME 50, ISSUE 18 (February 5, 2024)
Perfectionism is paralyzing you. Here’s what you can do about it
The only way to achieve your goals is through imperfection.
I’ve been a perfectionist my entire life. Whether it’s taking five hours to complete a 200-word essay or rewriting an…
Enduring life, one meditation at a time
The benefits of being intentionally focused and slow in our racing world.
You lie awake at night, wrestling with the blanket, re-propping your head on the hot and sticky pillow. The thoughts…
Art without an audience
Is there a purpose in creating art without an audience to appreciate it?
The act of creating art is a universal behaviour attributed to humans, with its origins dating back to prehistoric times….
My eight-legged-plus roommates
How to get used to spiders and centipedes in your room.
Before we get started, I know! Yes, they can bite and they’re freaky as hell, but bear with me. I…
Between trends and tales: decoding “BookTok’s” impact on reading culture
How a TikTok subculture is both helping and harming the book industry.
TikTok, a popular platform for creating short content, was reaching its peak during the height of the pandemic. At the…
The unforeseen consequences of UTM’s road salt reduction
How slippery surfaces have changed our campus community, forever.
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) prides itself on its efforts to foster environmental sustainability on campus. Each year, the…
Get in loser, we’re reviewing Mean Girls
The return of Mean Girls after the 2017 musical and the original 2004 movie release seemed as likely to happen as “fetch,” yet the high school drama made its theatrical release once again.
The 2024 Mean Girls movie follows the plot and cast from the original movie but includes several mentions of current…
Nothing stands sacred in a cultural genocide
Gaza is having its people and its culture eradicated.
My name is Aya Yafaoui. In Arabic, my last name translates to “Aya of Yafa.” You might not know where…
The Stanley cup trend is out of control
TikTok has made numerous products famous overnight, creating a cycle of over-consumption.
The Stanley cup trend is not about the hockey trophy but simply about a reusable steel water bottle. This social…
Maple Leafs Dilemma: to buy or to sell?
As the All-Star break for the 2023-2024 NHL season arrives, the Toronto Maple Leafs organization must decide if they want…
The World Health Organization’s innovative health technologies aren’t helping
Innovative health technology needs to be accessible to those who need it most.
The field of healthcare is currently experiencing a revolution, driven by cutting-edge health technologies that promise to enhance diagnostics, improve…
Local or abroad, students juggle the choice of leaving or staying home
A peek into how Canadian students view the international scene, and what they can do if they want to venture out.
It’s 2024, and you’ve got your dream destination on your bucket list. You’re texting the group chat, “Grad trip this…
The Black Research Network: Akwasi Owusu-Bempah
“Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark…
Working with AI, rather than being ruled by AI
How to use AI as a tool and not as a replacement.
Twenty years ago, the idea of robots that can think and learn on their own was purely science fiction. It…
Mississauga encampment residents say the government has failed them after surviving January’s coldest night
Overflowing shelters, anti-homeless architecture, and violence are among the many challenges encampment residents face.
In light of last month’s dangerously cold temperatures, Ontario encampment residents—including ones in Mississauga—are calling on the government for urgent…
Recent tweet by Elmo represents a major mental health crisis not just for Americans but worldwide
What seemed to be an innocent wellness check by everyone’s favourite muppet turned into a mass online trauma dumping session.
On January 29, Sesame Street’s beloved muppet character, Elmo, checked in with his fans on X, formerly Twitter, not realizing…
U of T receives nearly four million for ongoing sustainable building project
The Academic Wood Tower, Canada’s soon-to-be tallest academic timber building, is starting to take shape after more than two years of construction.
On January 18, the University of Toronto (U of T) received a C$3.9 million grant for the ongoing construction of…
Former U of T tenured professor threatens CPO after losing court battle mandating social media training
Dr. Jordan Peterson slammed for degrading social media posts, including ones insulting a plus-size model on a 2022 magazine cover.
On January 17, Dr. Jordan Peterson, a former tenured U of T Professor, posted a tweet threatening the College of…
U of T professor supports petitions to fire Columbia University professor
Amidst pro-Palestinian protests and debates on free speech, U of T Professor Ruth Marshall accuses Columbia Professor Shai Davidai of bullying pro-Palestinian students.
On January 17, a University of Toronto (U of T) professor waded into the debate of the status of pro-Palestinian…