VOLUME 52, Issue 8 – October 20, 2025
Students celebrate Diwali at the IEC’s first Dinner and Dialogues of the year
The IEC sought to facilitate learning about the Diwali festival through hands-on activities and open discussions.
Every year, hundreds of millions of Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains from around the world celebrate Diwali. While the traditions and…
Journalist Pacinthe Mattar delivers public lecture on objective journalism in Canadian Media
Students gathered in Kaneff to hear the internationally renowned journalist’s insights into working in the media field.
On October 15, renowned Egyptian Muslim journalist, producer, writer, and University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) alumna Pacinthe Mattar delivered a…
The capitalist coven
Maybe we are all a little witchy
It’s 2 a.m. You’re scrolling through Etsy, past the crochet frogs and vintage mugs, when you see it: a $35…
The death of Halloween in neighbourhoods
Let us revive, a holiday built to give back to our community and to reinstall joy to kids everywhere
As a young kid, I adored Halloween. What’s not to like? You get to dress up, grab candy, admire and…
Can women even dress for Halloween?
Policing women’s bodies is the real horror this spooky season
Remember when Halloween felt uncomplicated? A quick pair of cat ears, drawn eyeliner from a friend, and you’re done. Alternatively,…
Lost in Translation: Superstition
When the season of superstition haunts us all, everywhere
Since the eighth century, Halloween has been exposed to innumerous changes in its celebration. Yet, originating as the ancient Celtic…
Don’t let social media be the reason you are disciplined in the workplace
Learn about your off-duty legal rights and responsibilities on social media.
As university students, many of us are new to the workplace as we enter jobs, internships, or co-op positions. However,…
Halloween around the world
Delving into the origins of Halloween and its various traditions across cultures.
As fall leaves adorn the ground, the second scariest event of the year (after midterms) looms around the corner—Halloween. While…
A Halloween Decor Crossover: Dead Man’s Party Meets Psycho Killer
A deep dive into the vision behind a specific display of Halloween decorations, what they’re composed of and seek to convey
This year for Halloween, I plan to decorate my house the same way my family’s done it since I was…
Horror and Feminism In Literature
A short list of horror novels with feminist themes to explore this Halloween season
The spooky season is upon us with all its tricks, treats, and horror in all its formats. While horror films…
Why Fear Feels So Good: Hitchcock and the Psychology of Horror
This Halloween season Professor Matthew Stoddard provides his insight into why Horror Cinema and specifically Alfred Hitchcock resonates with those looking for a good scare
With Halloween just around the corner, the frantic preparation of costumes, carving crookedly smiling pumpkins, and watching reruns of horror…
The Monster in The Cinematic World
Professor Meghan Sutherland shares her insight on the portrayal of Monsters in cinema and lists some film recommendations for this spooky season
The monster is a figure known for evoking fear throughout history. For most the concept of the monster is associated…
UTM Walks launches new ‘Passport’ initiative for CCR recognition
Students can now add participation in UTM Walks to their Co-Curricular Record
UTM Walks, part of the UTM Moves program offered by Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness, continues this fall semester…
How AI chatbots can amplify delusions
An overreliance on friendly AI chatbots can dangerously blur the line between reality and delusions.
When ChatGPT’s popularity rose in 2023, mental health experts voiced concerns about how using artificial intelligence (AI) might affect vulnerable…
6-second games: The crippling addiction to short-form content in sports fans
Understanding the factors behind the decrease in sports viewership by Generation Z
When was the last time you picked up your TV remote and turned on your favourite football, soccer, or volleyball…