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Ishmul Malik

What began as a home grown campaign at University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) has now expanded into a tri-campus push for bidet access, citing hygiene concerns and environmental benefits.

Ishmul Malik

Hiba Anwar

City values reflected in their transit systems

Hiba Anwar

The reason why your TTC bus is delayed is not only because of traffic but it might also be because of the lack of prioritization from our institutions.

Hiba Anwar

Mitra Arianfar

Field notes from UTSC’s undercover fashion researcher

Mitra Arianfar

A creative non-fiction on winter fashion at UTSC — perfect for anyone looking to survive the cold weather yet keep up with the winter style.

Mitra Arianfar

Zainab Abdul

What is the space between languages called?

Zainab Abdul

Today is a good day. I’m not in the middle today. Today I inhabit a space of love, where the language of my family, the language of my nation where I don’t live, and the language of my nation where I’ve always lived are not far apart.

Zainab Abdul

Gabriela Takatu Vacarini 11/14/25 Gabriela Takatu Vacarini 11/14/25

How Magralete took the leap: A spotlight on the winner of UTSC's Got Talent 2025

Magralete is founder-president of the University of Toronto’s first official drag club and this year's grand prize winner valued at $1000.

Ashwini Sujeetharan 11/12/25 Ashwini Sujeetharan 11/12/25

The architecture of belonging

This piece was inspired by conversations with UTSC students about how they create belonging away from home during the festival season. Their stories reflect a shared architecture—one built from light, laughter, memory, and the small rituals that make unfamiliar places feel like home.

Ayra Rajwani 11/12/25 Ayra Rajwani 11/12/25

There’s sand in my shoes

A letter to Toronto — from Toronto.

Mitra Arianfar 11/12/25 Mitra Arianfar 11/12/25

Autumn on Campus

In between exams, you take in autumn. You walk on the trail wearing a coat, but let your fingertips grow red and numb. The colours of the leaves against the clear blue sky will make the whole world seem saturated.

Hiba Anwar 10/28/25 Hiba Anwar 10/28/25

Third spaces, and how UTSC is helping keep them alive

The new BV Lounge opened up this school year and it might be the third space that UTSC has been waiting for.

Omotayo Ayorinde 10/21/25 Omotayo Ayorinde 10/21/25

UTSC Homecoming: Celebrating connection, inclusivity and community

Tim Tang — the Dean of Student Experience and Well-being at UTSC says Homecoming is a capstone for all the orientation and transition activities. This year saw about 1500 registrations.

Christian Zdravko 9/29/25 Christian Zdravko 9/29/25

World Food Forum kicks off its Ontario chapter led by team of UTSC students and alumni

The World Food Forum (WFF) expands to Ontario, its first chapter in North America — made exclusively of UTSC students and alumni — with a launch reception featuring local and global leaders in food security

Omotayo Ayorinde 9/17/25 Omotayo Ayorinde 9/17/25

Exploring Canadian security at UTSC’s Political Science Symposium

Discussions about national security were centred around Canada’s relations with the United States, and promoting defence awareness among Canadian students and citizens.

Anahadhbir Singh 8/12/25 Anahadhbir Singh 8/12/25

Cavemen, Couples and Conspiracies: The Rhinoceros Collective at Toronto Fringe

With seven performances lined up for the crew across the 11 day festival, The Rhinoceros Collective is set to debut at Toronto Fringe.

Anahadhbir Singh and Omotayo Ayorinde 7/26/25 Anahadhbir Singh and Omotayo Ayorinde 7/26/25

Enigma of fashion and philanthropy unveils at UTSC Charity Fashion Show 2025

This year’s captivating theme was Kairos, where “fashion transcends time – capturing the essence of opportunity, innovation, and elegance in every design.”

Vyusti Shroff 6/19/25 Vyusti Shroff 6/19/25

Hemline Index? President of UTSC Charity Fashion Show has speculations

Diverse hemlines made their debut this year at the UTSC Charity Fashion Show but somewhere along the way, midi skirts were outnumbering their competitors and stealing the show.

Christian Zdravko 6/7/25 Christian Zdravko 6/7/25

The ACMSA Gala 2025 recap

Students showcase their musical talents at this year’s Arts, Culture and Media gala

Daria Bella Matuznaia 4/9/25 Daria Bella Matuznaia 4/9/25

Teaching Democracy at the University of Toronto: Lucan Way’s Path to Inspiring the Next Generation

The creaking parquet floors and cold stone walls of the University of Toronto St. George campus hold memories from the day it opened in 1827.

Ayra Rajwani and Roukia Ali 4/2/25 Ayra Rajwani and Roukia Ali 4/2/25

Humanitarian Intermission: A Breath Between The Bombs

As Trump and Biden applaud themselves for their roles in brokering peace, the people of Gaza are left to grapple with the wreckage of a war they never asked for.

Catalina Bedoya 3/30/25 Catalina Bedoya 3/30/25

Venezuela Unraveled: The Ongoing Battle for Power and Survival

Understanding Venezuela’s state is not just about politics, it’s about the global fight for democracy, human rights, and stability.

Swathi Sathyaseelan 3/30/25 Swathi Sathyaseelan 3/30/25

Prioritizing Mental Health: Key Strategies for Students During this Exam Season

In light of the intensity of university life, it’s important for students to adopt helpful ways that can help with their mental health and have a sense of balance.

Ayra Rajwani 3/28/25 Ayra Rajwani 3/28/25

Lost Art of the Demure: What defines humility in the digital age?

How social media turned privacy into an endangered species.

Hiba Anwar 3/18/25 Hiba Anwar 3/18/25

The Suppression of Creativity and Its Ties to Lost Media

Adaptations and reiterations of past works can help the progression of creativity, but by ignoring these interpretations, it can lead to a halt for artistry.

Marina Meireles 3/18/25 Marina Meireles 3/18/25

This Job Made Me Not Hate Working

Is it the people, the pay or the community I’m a part of? No idea, but I grew to love this job.

Anahadhbir Singh and Hiba Anwar 3/18/25 Anahadhbir Singh and Hiba Anwar 3/18/25

SCSU Elections 2025: What’s at Stake and What it Means for You

The existence of SCSU is constant at our time in UTSC, but the knowledge and effort that goes into it, is lost in translation within students: here’s a closer look at the recent 2025 SCSU elections!

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