VOLUME 52, Issue 4 – september 22, 2025
New interdisciplinary research club hosts inaugural event
The Humanities and Social Sciences Research Initiative invited students and faculty to drop in for breakfast and open discussion.
On September 15, the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Initiative (HSSRI) hosted its inaugural event, Rise and Research, a drop-in…
U of T partners with Nissan to innovate research on electric mobility
The novel partnership strengthens U of T’s commitments to a net-zero future.
On August 26, the University of Toronto (U of T) signed a multi-year partnership with Nissan North America to collaborate…
Sacrifice your drink, save the planet!
What our attitude towards soggy and limp paper straws tells us about sacrifice.
In 2022, Canada introduced a ban on single-use plastics in most commercial settings. This meant no more plastic cutlery, checkout…
Rewriting ecology, indigenously
Decolonizing ecology means understanding to Indigenous epistemology
For a long time, we’ve been told one story about the Earth: the Western story. Progress, science, conquest. Land as…
The month of Veganuary
What we eat matters—not just for personal health, but for the planet.
January is a special month, where every year thousands of people participate in Veganuary: a global campaign that encourages folks…
The world’s most environmentally friendly country and how they do it
In the world’s most sustainable countries, being environmentally friendly is not a policy, but a lifestyle. Let’s dive into how they do it.
Sustainability can look different around the world. In some countries, it’s all about clean energy, while others may focus more…
Three Informative Environmentalism Documentaries
A look into a few documentaries that effectively illustrate varying environmental issues in Canada and the United States.
Many contributing factors to environmental damage are conducted on a large scale. Banning plastic bags and straws is a minute…
The Legacy of Filmmaker Rob Stewart
Examining the two most well known films of activist Rob Stewart and their impact on the public
At a time when students are becoming more aware of social issues, the works of filmmakers who have dedicated their…
Will global warming kill sports or will sports kill the environment?
Understanding how global warming is affecting the sports playfield and vice versa.
From summer to winter, to spring and fall, there isn’t a season where sports aren’t readily available for viewers to…
What’s New at the RAWC?
Interviewing Francesca Del Prado, UTM Sports Program Assistant, regarding new sports offerings and the great opportunity working at the RAWC is for students.
On September 11, I sat down with Francesca Del Prado, Sports Program Assistant for UTM Intramurals. I was interested in…
Your role in combatting environmental issues as a university student
Ever bought something you never used? Think twice next time—your choices can save the planet!
From 2002 to 2022, the total amount of solid waste generated in Canada increased by 19 per cent and reached…
Peel regional police investigating alleged indecent exposure incident on UTM Nature Trail
Campus Safety alerted the UTM.
On Friday, September 19, at 5:38 p.m., the University of Toronto (U of T) released a community-wide notice through its…