"Poetry is a response to the world, whatever is the clearest most direct and urgent response possible at the moment. Everything feeds poetry whether it's something you say to your neighbour or something you write on a piece of paper."…
Working for the Weekend: Tips on Finding a Job on Campus
You might wake up every morning and feel like this. (I know the feeling, guys, believe me, I've had a nasty cold all week and even getting out of bed has been a struggle.) But even still, the reality is…
Stop the Presses! This just in: writing for a campus newspaper is easy
I remember the first article that I ever wrote for The Varsity. It was my first year of university and I had signed up for the Varsity News email list at UTSU's Clubs Day. (You can sign up at anytime…
Time to Get Pumped for Pride!
Major Rob Ford might not be taking part in the annual Pride Festival, but at the University of Toronto, we've got some pride. Here's the breakdown for the uninitiated: the Toronto Pride Festivals an annual celebration of the LGBTTIQQ2SA communities.…
Stand up and shout! U of T prepares to best UBC with a tri-campus lip dub
If you haven't heard about the Lip Dub phenomenon yet, it's time to start paying attention. And by that I mean, watch the video above and be prepared to spend 15 minutes of your life on YouTube discovering other amazing…
Stop Stressing and Start Traveling: Advice from the Global Lounge
Bonjour (Hola, Hei, Hallo, Hej) Blogosphere, Last week, I promised a post on how to get yourself abroad, and how to perfect the art of wearing a beret in public. And I'm not one to skimp on my promises. My…
Your Name in Lights: Auditioning for UTTV
I'm sitting uncomfortably on a stool, while a camera with a blinking red light stares at me mercilessly. "Do you have any video editing experience?" "No." "Do have any onscreen experience?" "No... Wait, I was like, a news anchor in…
Your club, your way: How to start a student group on campus
Dear Blogosphere, I'm going to divulge a secret about myself: I've always felt that I was meant for greater things than the simple hum-drum life of a U of T undergraduate student. I dream of having fancy business cards, a…
Impersonating Zuckerberg: Lessons on faking it until you make it at CUTC
One of the lecture halls in the Medical Science building is illuminated with red spotlights and pumping with club music. It's approximately 9am on a Saturday, and if it weren't for the fact that the place is packed with keen…
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…