I can hardly believe it, but dear readers, almost two years and 57 posts later, this is my last for UpbeaT. Con te partirò... It's time to say goodbye, indeed. I've been writing for the blog since the summer of…
Preserving Chinese heritage through handicraft
As a child growing up in Hong Kong, I remember the heavy emphasis placed on doing well in academics by my teachers. I remember being told that I had to do well, otherwise, I wouldn't be able to get into…
Healthy Recipes with U of T’s Culinary Arts Club
On Friday, Shannon asked for healthy recipes, and I thought, who better to turn to than U of T's very own Culinary Arts Club! "I would suggest making chili - Chili is one of my favourite things to eat! It…
Student resources for the Japanese crisis
Picture by Jennifer Chong I don't have any snark or rants for you today, dear readers. With the recent crisis in Japan, I wanted to find out about the resources on campus that are available for you. Coming from a…
UpbeaT does Frosh Fit!
On March 11th, the five bloggers of UpbeaT went to Frosh Fit together. This week, each blogger will be posting about their experience. Today is Cynthia's. Last Friday, the five of us gals checked into the Athletic Centre for a…
Naginata what?
Aikido, Jiu-jitsu, Karate, Taekwando... I'm sure you've heard of these forms of East Asian martial arts, but have you heard of Naginata? Naginata is a form of martial arts that uses a pole with a blade. I chanced upon the…
Shooting with the Archery Club
Happy post-Reading Week, dear readers! Please tell me that you also did everything but reading, because that's what I did. Thoughts on last night's Oscars? I was completely and utterly enamored with Anne Hathaway's many style changes, but that's about…
Om-Ombuds… Ombudsperson?
Hello, dear readers! Happy institutionalized day of romance! Any Valentine's plans? Have you ever seen the posters around campus telling you to contact the Ombudsperson? Or ever wondered what that is? I did. The office has been around for more…
What are those green trays on campus?
Happy Super Bowl morning-after! Thoughts on Christina's fumble? Favourite ad? Best movie spots? Tell me in the comments*! I don't know if you've noticed, but at various food places across campus, you have the option of getting your meal in…
Is U of T really listening?
You know, a friend asked me a very interesting question the other day: "You're always so chipper about the university in your blog posts; aren't you just paid to be "rah rah U of T!" every week?" I laugh because…