VOLUME 48, ISSUE 21 (MARCH 13, 2022)
Forced internal displacement and high insecurity on the rise in Sudan
One year after Sudan’s transitional government signed the Juba Agreement for Peace (JBA), humanitarian needs have rapidly grown across the…
Climate change provokes huge spike in global wildfires
As climate change is rapidly increasing, the warmer and drier conditions make the growing danger of wildfires a common occurrence.
Recent data reveals that climate change is intensifying faster than ever. With temperatures rapidly increasing every year, at the end…
Alarming data reveals Ontario students that vape are likely to develop a cigarette addiction
Studies show that while vaping reveals milder effects than tobacco, it is not free from detrimental health effects.
In recent years, the rate of cigarette smoking among Ontario students has steadily declined, yet the rate of vaping has…
Conflict between Russia and Ukraine devastates millions of people
Ukrainian crisis now labelled “dire and desperate” due to rising casualties and injuries.
On February 24, the Russian army invaded the eastern borders of Ukraine under the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin….
Editorial: Your mask, your choice
The removal of mask mandates does not mean that you should feel forced to take them off.
With the recent announcement that Ontario will be relaxing the majority of its Covid-19 constraints as of March 21, many…
Stolen history
Should museums return artefacts to their countries of origin?
The idea of stolen history is one that has recently risen to the surface of public consciousness. The British Museum…
Why you should care about the spring 2022 UTMSU elections
A glance at the criticisms and successes of the UTMSU
This year’s University of Toronto Mississauga Students Union (UTMSU) election is running online and in-person from March 15 to March…
Let’s face it, the discourse about refugees has been racist
All innocent lives, regardless of skin colour or country of origin, deserve to receive empathy.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has initiated a lot of discourse in the news, the media, among politicians, and on…
The nuances of dressing modestly for plus-size hijabi women
“Whatever your body shape and size, you are deserving of choice, respect, and celebration.”
I stand in front of my bedroom mirror some mornings and perform a complex series of assessments and considerations about…
Will the sanctions on Russia de-escalate the war?
Dr. Richard Day discusses the implication of sanctions and the prospects of a modern-day depression.
Amidst a humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, economically influential countries such as the United States and Canada have instilled sanctions, or…
UTM’s Sustainability Strategic Plan: A response to the state of climate emergency
The plan fosters a sustainable lifestyle on campus, one that is in line with U of T’s climate positive initiative.
Every year, more than 50 billion tons of greenhouse gasses are emitted into the atmosphere—and Canada is responsible for 750…
What I learned from teaching online as a TA
Student mental health and engagement are at the core of a productive learning environment.
For the past two years, like many instructors in higher education, I have lectured online as a teaching assistant. Some…
The Batman’s dark world brings a bright future
With his image of Gotham’s caped crusader, Matt Reeves may be the superhero that the DC Universe needs.
Matt Reeves’s The Batman takes another stride in the right direction for DC Comics and hopefully means that we are…
Richard Greene’s alternative perspective in The Unquiet Englishman: A life of Graham Greene
The emphasis on Graham’s impact in the twentieth century makes this celebrated book stand out among other biographies.
On the evening of March 3, I sat down with University of Toronto English Professor Richard Greene to discuss his…
Holding on to youth through television classics
Saying hello to adulthood without saying goodbye to childhood.
As many students are leaving school and thinking about the future, we may find ourselves reverting to fixations from our…
Hayden’s March Mix
For different moods throughout the month, this playlist comes with a bit of everything.
My music tastes changed as I grew up, which I did not really notice until I was selecting music for…
Locked on leafs: Deadline deals
The National Hockey League (NHL) trade deadline is approaching in two weeks, and the Leafs have several key issues to…
Take a chance, try something new, and do what you love
Jan Rondilla is a fourth-year student completing a major in Psychology and a double minor in Anthropology and Biology here…