VOLUME 50, ISSUE 21 — International Women’s Day (March 4, 2024)
Challenging the patriarchy: The power of the gaze
How the female gaze empowers both men and women and changes patriarchal narratives.
The media—be it books, movies, television, or podcasts—are powerful for their artistically appealing façades and storytelling depth. Written mediums such…
The beauty of your body: a painting in the mirror for every woman
Every gesture in the curve or straightening of the fingers is artistically expressive and gorgeous—so too is the body of a woman.
I personally have always been in awe of and adored the anatomy of all bodies. The intricacy of the muscles…
The not-so glamorous side of the Grammy Awards
The Grammys’ controversies, hidden biases, and on-stage dramas fuel debate in the music industry.
Frustrations about Grammy Award disparities continuously linger within the music industry. Most controversies and public confusion resulting from nominations and…
Art at UTM: The Crochet Club
The president of the UTM Crochet Club talks about welcoming new crocheters and plans for the club.
Looking to express your creative side? From yarn to painting, art for a cause or art for yourself, the University…
Lily Gladstone is the first Native American person to be nominated for Best Actress
A discussion of the 2024 Oscars, Lily Gladstone, and the history of Indigenous people in film.
The 96th annual Academy Awards are soon approaching, and recent nominations have caused quite the buzz! From sweeps to snubs,…
The day TikTok went silent
Universal Music Group pulled all of their artists’ music from TikTok over fair compensation and copyright protection.
“This sound isn’t available” and “Sound removed due to copyright restrictions” were some messages seen across TikTok on February 1,…
“Dania’s Cuisine:” how a UTM graduate stepped into the world of TikTok content creation
A glimpse into food blogging with Dania Arwini.
The Internet is a great place. It can teach you how to do pretty much anything. How to fix a…
The evolving waves: a feminist journey through time
From ancient protests to modern-day movements, feminism is a relentless pursuit of gender equality and inclusion.
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a public holiday that celebrates the political and social achievements of women and feminism…
Navigating the fog: what life is like postgraduation
Graduation marks the start of a new journey often filled with uncertainty.
You are walking through a thick forest with nothing but endless trees and pathways. Ahead of you feels like an…
Nutrition and Food Literacy Canada to host meeting at U of T’s Hart House discussing health equity and nutrition
Founder Dr. Leanne De Souza-Kenney explains why younger groups need to be aware of social justice and social determinants of health in their communities.
This March, the education initiative Nutrition and Food Literacy Canada will host a junior meeting with racialized elementary school students…
Humanitarian conditions worsen in Gaza with Ramadan right around the corner
Talks of a potential ceasefire are underway after negotiators from the US, Egypt, and Qatar work together to settle a truce.
The stakes for a ceasefire in Gaza are higher than ever as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan quickly approaches….
UTMSU hosts first in-person event after receiving the 2024 Pillar Sponsorship for its Black Career Pathways project
UTM’s student union has received C$5,000 in funding to better support and equip Black students with the required resources to advance their careers.
The University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union (UTMSU) is the first student-led organization at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)…
Voyeurism plagues U of T students once again after recent reports in St. George residence washrooms
U of T increases security measures including posting signage, installing security cameras, and upgrading fob systems at residence washrooms to combat incidents of voyeurism.
On February 22, students at all University of Toronto (U of T) campuses received a mass email indicating new reports…
How to celebrate International Women’s Day
Empower the women in your life through literature, film, and proactive engagement.
International Women’s Day makes its appearance on our calendar as we flip it over to March. Taking place on March…
Feminism beyond the big screen: examining the authenticity of your advocacy
What kind of woman will you fight for?
With the Oscars arriving on March 10, movie-and-TV-show lovers alike sit in anticipation. Fans scour nomination lists across the Internet…
Count it all: fibre arts and feminism
From “craftivism” to “yarn-bombing,” fibre arts are weaved into activism.
For me, being able to create something that a machine cannot was perhaps the most appealing aspect of crochet when…
The struggle of women-only tech events
The tricky line of trying to promote gender equity in STEM fields.
Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) camps for women are not new. There are so many out there that encourage…
The underrated phenomenon that is women in STEM
Women in STEM shouldn’t have to face the challenge of imposter syndrome.
I’ve picked up this habit since my first year of undergrad: whenever I walk into a new computer science lecture,…
The issue around gendered pension equity
The ongoing gender pay gap in Canada disproportionately affects women in society.
Gender disparities exist in many forms around the world and are especially prominent in racialized populations. According to the European…
The rise of the “pink Pilates princess”
Empowering women through functional health and inclusivity in fitness trends.
Women often find themselves in the crosshairs of an ever-evolving trend landscape, illustrated by the transitions from aesthetics like the…
Redefining women’s hockey
A fresh sheet of ice for women in hockey.
Following a tumultuous path to worldwide recognition, it seemed that women in hockey would never get the same level of…