VOLUME 52, Issue 13 – January 12, 2026
UTM Muslim Students’ Association hosts multi-disciplinary Career Fair
Students from UTM and beyond were invited to a full-day event of lectures, networking, and panel discussions across eight discipline categories.
On November 22, the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) hosted a Career Fair in collaboration with…
Newly branded PSSA hosts panel of UTM’s best and brightest poli sci students
The Political Science Student Association invited high-achieving students and alumni to discuss the study of politics.
On November 13, the Political Science Student Association (PSSA) of the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) hosted its first-ever Student…
Belonging without blending
Growing up Italian-Indian made cultural appreciation complex.
Culture is often described as something you belong to. However, for many people, particularly those who are mixed race, culture…
US Democrats’ internal battles
The future of the US Democratic Party resides in the current trends.
As is the case for all democratic politics, parties that fail to take control of the government need to recoup…
Treading between appreciation & appropriation
Where does the line between cultural appropriation and appreciation end?
Every year, The Medium designates a week to discuss “cultural appropriation.” And every year, the customary “cultural appreciation versus cultural…
Is the Louvre Heist honourable?
Perhaps, like the museum institutes, those involved in the heist had no honourable intent but to serve themselves.
If you have scrolled through TikTok or other social media platforms within the last three months, then you have most…
Lost in Translation: Code-Switching
When our tongue adapts to those around us.
Switching from languages, accents, dialects, or creoles, often feels like switching personhoods. So, what does it mean to code-switch and…
Akemashite: New year, same traditions
In a conversation with my grandma, I’m learning how traditions evolve with every new year.
Tradition is sticky. It survives because each generation chooses to hold onto it. Every time traditions are carried out, it’s…
Experiencing Japan in a month: Beauty behind the flashiness of tourism
Fourth Year Student Ndaru Bhramastra shares his experience in his summer abroad program at Keio University, Tokyo, Japan.
The University of Toronto (U of T) is the best place for us to practice cultural appreciation. With students from…
Accuracy of Chinese Culture in Mulan (1998)
Does the classic princess movie portray Chinese culture correctly, or is it still heavily influenced by euro-centric ideals?
The Disney Renaissance occurred during the 1990’s, and produced ten of Disney’s most beloved animated films. The era gave birth…
“I’m Right Here:” Cultural Clubs on Campus and the Importance of Celebrating Cultural Pride
Sitting down to have cordial conversations with several culturally-focused clubs at UTM.
Consisting of around 15 000 full-time undergraduate students with roughly 25-30% having international enrolled each year at the University of…
New Year, New Me
A collection of new year’s resolutions from UTM students
Mladen Djuric My new year’s goal in the sports/fitness domain is to complete my first 100 mile race in the…
From the Pitch to the People: Jordan’s New Found Unity Through Football
When Jordan qualified for its first-ever FIFA World Cup last year, I had never seen the streets of Amman be…













