VOLUME 51, ISSUE 14 — Jan 20, 2025
A dialogue between the centuries
An interview with The Symposium about the importance of discussion-based learning in philosophy education and beyond.
Back in the first year of my undergraduate studies, my friend informed me about a book club that a couple…
How to fill a stadium: The American playbook for college sport success
The numbers behind the massive difference in the popularity of college sports in Canada and the United States, and where U of T stands among the American college giants.
Everything is bigger in America. From cars to parking lots, houses to mansions, supermarkets to wide open spaces, it is…
Stop sitting, start standing!
Sitting habits can lead to detrimental health issues, but here’s how to fix it.
In our digital world, it’s more common than ever for students to sit at their computers doing their readings and…
Surviving (and learning) in a subscription economy
Students are sick and tired of being forced to keep a separate piggy bank to pay for course materials and content they don’t even own!
“I cannot believe I have to pay 170 dollars just to be able to access the test questions for this…
The nostalgia industry
Why the increasing commodification of nostalgia is politically dangerous, especially now.
Directed by Woody Allen and set in Paris, the 2011 film Midnight in Paris follows a writer named Gil as…
Attempted martial law leads to South Korean political crisis
After a failed attempt to enforce martial law, South Korea’s President entered legal limbo as he battled impeachment proceedings.
On December 3, 2024, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in Seoul, South Korea in an unannounced…
One motion passed, others deferred for future discussion at UTMSU meeting
: The University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union discussed various issues and achievements at their yearly meeting, including the U-Pass program and extension of the credit/no credit option.
On November 28, 2024, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Students’ Union (UTMSU) held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) where…
Social media moguls: The power and pitfalls of influencer beauty brands
Exploring the public scrutiny that influencers face when their personal lives are intertwined with their brands.
In the digital age, influencers have the opportunity to become entrepreneurs, turning their online fame into a lucrative business. Brands…
Disney’s dynamism: Exploring the festive and interactive aesthetics of Disney World
From artificial “snoap” to immersive ride queues, Disney World creates a winter wonderland for everyone to enjoy, despite the infamously torturous wait times.
Do you ever wish you could experience the holiday season without the cold weather that comes with it? Or maybe…
Poetry Corner
All of My LoveMaryam Uddin I’m richest when I see a glimpse of my smile in your eyes,And I’m proudest…
The rise of the #WomenInMaleFields TikTok trend
Women are realizing men treating them like emotional slaves and putting minimum effort into a six-year relationship isn’t normal.
The #WomenInMaleFields trend first gained traction in November 2024. Women took to making satirical reels about the frustrations they faced…
Mississauga City Council passes motion to declare food insecurity an emergency
Amidst significant increases in food bank usage, The Medium spoke with the CEO of Food Banks Mississauga to understand what drove the City of Mississauga to declare food insecurity an emergency.
Through a motion passed on November 13, 2024, the Mississauga City Council officially declared food insecurity an emergency. Food insecurity…
TEDxUofT Mississauga hosts conference looking at how change impacts different aspects of life
TEDxUofT Mississauga’s conference will be a “thought-provoking and enriching experience” through this year’s theme of “Change.”
On January 25, TEDxUofT Mississauga will be hosting its annual conference centred around the theme of “Change,” with the tagline,…