VOLUME 50, ISSUE 24 (March 25, 2024)
Gaza’s entire population is currently facing unprecedented hunger crisis
People in Gaza have resorted to eating animal feed and grass as Israel continues to block the delivery of aid supplies that include food.
Since December 2023, 100 per cent of the population in Gaza has been facing a hunger crisis due to the…
As You Like It: A Review
Theatre Erindale reminds us why Shakespeare is still performed 300 years later in As You Like It.
Maybe it’s the former theatre kid in me or perhaps it’s my English major, but when I learned that Theatre…
You are not helpless
You have the power to do good and influence the world.
Helpless. That is how I feel watching the hollowing cheeks of a child. The desperation of a father as he…
Beyond mainstream music: exploring the depths of peripheral music
Non-mainstream music reflects the darker parts of our culture and the repressed elements of the collective consciousness.
In the constellation of culture, there exists a core and a periphery. In music, peripheral artists speak to overarching economic…
Volume 50 and beyond
Our reflections on our year, The Medium, and student journalism.
Another school year has come and gone, and with it, ends Volume 50 of The Medium, the University of Toronto…
Code 8: Part II – the cinematic sci-fi in our backyard
The film, partially shot at UTM, is part of Netflix in Your Neighbourhood.
Have you ever wanted to visit your favourite show’s filming location? Wait no more! Code 8: Part II, a sequel…
The summit-less mountain of achievement and productivity
I am doing nothing this summer, and I am not guilty about it.
On a late evening last summer, my friend and I were lying on a sun-kissed patch of grass atop a…
Blockbuster beach: must-see 2024 summer movies
Your guide to the most anticipated summer blockbusters of 2024.
With exam season hitting soon, the most-anticipated season of the year is fast approaching! As summer hits and temperatures rise,…
Signing off: a heartfelt adieu from your trusted masthead
News To our remarkable team of writers and editors: thank you for your unwavering dedication, creativity, and bravery. From uncovering…
A Palestinian Ramadan
What would Ramadan look like in a free Palestine?
It’s the eve of Ramadan in Gaza. A thin crescent moon has just appeared in the sky, declaring the start…
The total eclipse wonder: chasing the celestial shadow and its secrets
The April 8 solar eclipse, its history and significance, and fun facts about eclipses.
On Monday, April 8, one million people are expected to visit Niagara Falls, Ontario to witness the exceptional solar eclipse…
UTM’s declassified first-year survival guide
A letter from UTM students to incoming students.
Transitioning to university can be overwhelming, especially in first year where you’re experimenting and finding out what’s the best fit…
How Amro Matti went from the bench to a star player
A story of perseverance and persistence.
Every kid dreams of becoming a star player for their sports team. For Amro Matti, a third-year student at the…
Liam Thiru’s journey to personal training excellence
The story of a UTM student with a passion for sport and rehabilitation.
Liam Thiru is in his final year as a CCIT major and has made a name for himself as a…
Raptors Wrap-Up: Looking Forward
The Toronto Raptors haven’t won a game since I last wrote about them, in fact, they’ve only won one game…
Bidding wars are making a comeback in the GTA’s housing market
The neighbourhood with the hottest overbidding, Victoria Square in Markham, has an average overbid amount of C$255,000.
Parts of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are experiencing a comeback of overbidding, with the majority of overbid neighbourhoods in…
Ontario gears up for a spectacular solar eclipse experience
Nearly a million Canadians plan to journey to Niagara Falls for the celestial spectacle.
Millions are preparing to watch this year’s total solar eclipse on April 8. Ontario is hosting a variety of experiences…
March News Briefs
UTM hosts Sustainability Week for the fifth year in a row From March 18 to March 22, the University of…
Redefining home
The search for belonging in the smallest of places.
For the first 18 years of my life, I lived in the same house. My definition of home was the…