VOLUME 53, Issue 3 – September 21, 2026
Campus admin targets student retention and new academic programs as UTM sheds $250 million from its five-year revenue forecast
The Academic Affairs Committee discussed student retention, new academic programs, and ongoing enrolment challenges at its most recent session.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* UTM’s Academic Affairs Committee discussed enrolment shortfalls, new academic programs, and…
Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences launches new pilot peer mentorship program
The MCS pilot program is pairing first-years with experienced upper-year students to ease the transition into UTM.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* The Department of Mathematical and Computational Sciences (MCS) launched a new…
UTM Campus Affairs committee discuss energy, transit, and student support updates
Administrators outline emission targets, extended bus services, and student support plans, as members sought details on savings and output.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* UTM administrators outlined energy upgrades, expanded transit service at campus and…
The nature surrounding campus is living proof that Mississauga doesn’t need to be so lame
Hiking paths like the UTM Nature Trail offer glimpses into a more varied, spontaneous, and expressive society.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* One of my earliest memories of UTM was visiting the Nature…
Our campus events are creating more waste than we talk about
There is an important difference between simply managing waste and preventing it. It starts with making sustainability a more accessible and shared responsibility between the institution and its students.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Walk into almost any campus event and you will probably find…
An independence built on shortcuts is not a real independence
Trump’s tariffs exposed Canada’s dependence on one neighbour. The rush to fix it risks repeating the mistake at home.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump, president of the…
Is going green the new flex in the dating world?
When sustainability becomes part of our romantic appeal, caring about the planet can start to look more like a performance than a practice.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* There are plenty of things we exaggerate when we try to…
Beyond “saving the bees”: What beehives at UTM can teach us about our relationship with nature
From backyard gardening to UTM’s rooftop beehives, Professor Damian Maddalena discusses his journey into beekeeping, the role of honeybees in North America, and what students can learn from the campus colonies.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Environmental scientist and landscape ecologist Professor Damian Maddalena is a sessional…
The products behind UTM’s silver-level fair trade campus ranking
Exploring some of the fair trade products offered at UTM — and how good they are.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* UTM was the first campus in Canada recognized as a Silver-level…
Stories of UTM: Looking at the campus environment beyond the deer and trees
Two writers from The Medium share how UTM led them to appreciate the environment beyond the obvious greenery.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* A patch of green among the greyBy Maryam Raheel It feels…
Advice for New Students: Finding your own community on campus
Two writers from The Medium describe the importance of finding the right community—whether it's the right friend group or the right club.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Your company matters!!!By Ayeshaa Murtaza Starting university can feel like a…
This semester will be different (and other lies I tell myself at UTM)
Welcome to the UTM experience: Navigating campus, surviving each semester and convincing yourself you’ll be more organized this time.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Every September, I make the same promise: this school year will…
A scenery in the library
A closer look at the art of MJ Singleton’s Mural of Community.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Three books stacked under my arm, I walked through the library…
Best second-hand stores for an environmentally-friendly closet
With social media’s influence leading to more clothes ending up in landfills, thrift stores are a great way to stay stylish, while caring for the environment.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* If you’re like me, you don’t thrift simply because you enjoy…
Letters to Earth
Poetry Corner
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* I was born from your leftovers. Now I watch what’s left…
The role of art in environmentalism
Examining the diverse impact of using art as a form of environmental protest
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* Art has always been a powerful tool and has long been…
History to make and a drought to break
UTM Men’s Soccer sets their sights on a legendary three-peat, while the women’s team aims to secure their first championship in three years.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* With the University of Toronto Mississauga’s (UTM) Men’s Tri-Campus soccer team…
Taking the scenic route with UTM Moves
From treetop trekking to horseback riding, UTM Moves offers students opportunities to get active and explore the outdoors this fall semester.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* The start of a new semester usually comes with the insane…
A walk in the wild—the UTM nature guide
The who, what, when, and where for the UTM nature scene—the critters to look out for, and the creatures you should be wary of.
Listen to the audio version of this article here!* When I was a kid, I was fascinated by characters who…