VOLUME 51, ISSUE 15 — Jan 27, 2025
The villainous tale of TikTok’s farewell and return
TikTok has been a globally beloved platform that has opened up conversations, incited change, and allowed personal expression, but recent changes for American users bring up questions about whether it can still be utilized as such.
On January 18, TikTok was suspended in the United States, accompanied by a message: “A law banning TikTok has been…
An overview of the Game Awards
Shining a light on the lesser-known video game award show.
For as long as movies and TV shows have been around, award shows have existed as a way to recognize…
Why most “starving artists” are really starving
In an age of capitalism and over-consumerism-core, this article explores why artists struggle to make a living.
Have you ever been to a thrift store or shopping mall and seen a lovely crocheted blanket or sweater hanging…
Lumon propaganda got a lot more immersive: Grand Central Station’s Severance Pop-Up
Apple TV’s latest innovative promotional stunt “severs” the connection between viewers and the narrative world, taking advantage of the liminal space that is NYC’s Grand Central Station to promote Severance Season 2.
On January 14, commuters passing through Grand Central Station’s Vanderbilt Hall were met with a striking sight: a glass cube,…
The struggle: The unemployment plight for new graduates.
Amidst high youth unemployment rates, increased competition, and industry changes, new graduates continue to face an intimidating job market.
Even just a few months after completing her Master of Arts in Economics from York University, Grace Oduro struggles to…
Thinking Out Loud Together: Judge Marion Buller delivers special lecture at UTM
The lecture discussed the importance of having meaningful conversations on difficult subjects and the existing impacts of colonialism.
Last week, on Monday, January 20, retired Judge Marion Buller delivered a special lecture at UTM. The lecture, titled, “Thinking…
The End of the Trudeau Era
After a decade of leadership, Justin Trudeau has resigned as Prime Minister – setting the stage for a political cascade in Ottawa.
Canada’s political scene didn’t just get a shake-up—it got the inevitable. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stepped down as the…
Re-defining a ceasefire
The west’s saviour complex and double standards for Palestine are clearer than ever.
A ceasefire supposedly insinuates the halting of violence in the context of war. But, throughout this week, people have taken…
U of T’s Accessibility Services fails to support mental health
As a disabled student, U of T academics are not designed to support specific needs that can help students flourish, no matter how much our institution boasts its supports and services.
As a student at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), I often brag to family and friends about the incredible…
We are not in a housing crisis
Canada’s “housing crisis” is not a crisis at all. In fact, the housing system is running how it was built to run, and serving who it was built to serve: the ruling class.
Between 2023 and 2024, my rent increased by 17 per cent, from $765 to $900 per month. This seems absurd….
The Design Hub: A community for digital design students to thrive and flourish
Dedicated to helping aspiring designers at UTM, The Design Hub is a club focused on providing resources, networks and opportunities for digital design students.
Inspired by the shared needs of Communication, Culture, Information & Technology (CCIT) students, The Design Hub is a new club…
Victoria Gracie: a scholar, model and inspiring speaker!
How one UTM student uses her journey to inspire others.
Victoria Gracie is someone characterized with many roles: body dysmorphia disorder (BDD) advocate, three-time TEDx speaker, Miss Canada finalist and…
The RAWC is for everyone: Sports, Fun, and Connection Await UTM Students
RAWC coordinators Mark Zaragoza and Dylan Walters sit down to discuss new opportunities coming to UTM students this winter.
During the winter months, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) transforms into both a scenic snowy paradise and an energetic…
Eagles Defend the Nest, Taking Home Both Championships in OCR Tournament Action
UTM basketball brought home a pair of tournament trophies on home court and are hoping to carry momentum into the league.
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams were in action on Friday, January 17, playing host to rival colleges in…