VOLUME 52, Issue 21 – March 16, 2026
UTM students hold a deputation at Mississauga City Hall in “fight for solidarity” with Iran
The outbreak of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran has exacerbated human rights challenges in the region.
On March 11, students from the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Persian Students’ Association (PSA) held a deputation to Mississauga…
Rangisari Pub Night brings Bollywood music and Holi spirit to The Blind Duck
UTMSU, ISA, and U of T Bollywood hosted a cultural dance event celebrating South Asian music and community.
On March 6, students gathered at The Blind Duck for Rangisari Pub Night, an event hosted by the University of…
IEC hosts Thrive-Out conference for international students
The annual networking event covered job search, immigration pathways, and networking with employers and alumni.
On March 5, the International Education Centre (IEC) hosted its annual Thrive-Out professional development conference, offering international students guidance on…
Is faith measurable?
Why do others feel entitled to judge religious practices—particularily amongst the diaspora?
Religion was never supposed to be tied to performance. Yet the modern day reality is the exact opposite. I have…
Between two languages
How bilingualism shapes the way I experience emotions
In English, the word “love” extends across multiple contexts. We love our friends, our parents, our favourite song. Its association…
The voices that build America
Bad Bunny and the Latin American identity at the 2026 LX Super Bowl.
The 2026 LX Super Bowl halftime performance was inspiring, filled with polemics, mixed emotions, resilience, and a demonstration of how…
Too comfortable for community
Discomfort is a small price for community.
It’s really funny how much we avoid something the minute it becomes inconvenient or uncomfortable for us. Some of us…
Are We Splitting the Bill?
When “splitting” becomes selective.
The bill arrives, and suddenly, dating becomes math. Who pays? Who offers? Who pretends to reach for their wallet first?…
Rethinking daylight saving time
Debunking the history, myths and impact of a century-old policy in the present-day world.
Every year, at 2 a.m. on a quiet Sunday morning, something strange happens across much of the world. Millions of…
Overseas crisis on campus: Behind UTM MUN’s first on-campus conference
Recounting the club’s journey through delegations and dreaming of a better world.
Only the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Model United Nations (UTM MUN) would bring together the United Nations (UN) First…
Should you start a side hustle?
The pros and cons of popular Gen Z side hustles you might have heard of.
You are scrolling through social media. A few posts in, you see content about a new lucrative side hustle. You…
Digital Culture Meets Collage in Visual Studies Workshop
DVS instructor Marianne Botros invites students to explore memes, emojis, and online imagery through art
The Department of Visual Studies recently hosted a Digital Culture Collage-Making Workshop led by instructor Marianne Botros. The event invited…
UTM hosts Qui Nguyen’s She Kills Monsters
Recapping one of the UTM Theatre and Drama studies highlights, She Kills Monsters, a 2011 play centered around the popular game Dungeons and Dragons.
She Kills Monsters is a 2.5 hr long play that was written by Qui Nguyen and debuted in 2011. It…
With Caffeine and Caring Thoughts
Interviewing some of the minds behind the English and Drama Student Society and its literary journal, Folia
With another academic year wrapping up, The Medium spoke to some students working in the English and Drama Student Society…
To read is to live
The mental and physical health benefits of reading books
In times where attention spans last less than 45 seconds, where our memories are failing us, and our stress is…
Lights off and away we go
The 2026 F1 season kicks off in Melbourne
Just over a week ago, Formula One fans rejoiced after the three month off season came to a close, making…