VOLUME 52, Issue 18 – February 23, 2026
Ford government faces criticism for slashing OSAP grants, lifting tuition freeze
Starting next fall, the provincial government will permit colleges and universities to raise tuition by up to two per cent annually, while reducing Ontario Student Assistance Program grants.
On February 12, Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities Nolan Quinn announced the end to the provincial government’s freeze on…
The myth of Canadian politeness
Is politeness equivalent to goodness?
I once apologized to someone and was surprised to be responded to with: don’t be so Canadian. But, then again,…
The naked mom paradox
Our reactions to ordinary nudity reveal more about cultural anxiety than morality
If Western culture is so sexually liberated, why does seeing the bodies of your own mothers feel more like a…
The joy of being a hater
Hate-consumption of media is so much more fun!
It’s well past your bedtime, and yet there you are, endlessly scrolling through your streaming platform of choice. You skip…
Canadians should not be celebrating carney. We should be scared.
A closer reading of PM Mark Carney's speech at Davos reveals troubling truths about our country's future.
In January 2026, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. His assertive,…
Sisters’ Chai & Chill: Home between classes for Muslim student
A look into a community that inspires connection, sisterhood and reflection.
The boardroom at the University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Student Centre looks different than usual—chairs are pushed aside, carpets and…
Are we in charge of our own decisions, or is it the algorithm?
Convenience reduces friction, but it may also reduce ownership.
I can’t remember the last time I actively decided to watch something on a streaming platform. Not because I couldn’t,…
The way a machine reads
Understanding how AI processes our commands.
Mankind has always tried to merge technology and humanity, to integrate humans’ adaptability with machines’ superiority. In November 2022, humanity…
Art as a Form of Protest
A look at how art is used in protests in Iran and other places of conflict
How do you fight oppression when the oppressor has guns and chemical weapons? The answer is by no means a…
All Hands on Deck At The Blackwood Gallery
UTM’s art gallery has a wealth of art and knowledge through a publication that showcases how senses besides sight and hearing can be utilized to experience the artistic process
UTM’s Blackwood Gallery continues to serve the community through its engagement with the arts. It now has a new publication…
Youtuber Markiplier’s Indie Film Iron Lung Makes Waves in Hollywood
One of Youtube’s most famous creators, Markiplier, recently released his first movie, Iron Lung, which soared to the #1 spot on the box office list.
Markiplier, otherwise known as Mark Fischbach, is one of Youtube’s longest standing creators. With over 38.3M subscribers and almost 6000…
A New Flight for the Eagles
A recap of the men’s tri-campus basketball team’s season so far
The 2025-2026 season was looking like a fresh start for the Men’s Tri-campus Basketball team as more than half the…
Canada’s Search for Gold
Recap of the 2026 Winter Olympics so far
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan have already given us some iconic moments such as the phenomenon of the American…