My dad always says: "if you are too busy focusing on whats on the plate of another, then the food on your own plate will go cold" or something like that. Lately, I've been feeling like the ultimate loser. I…
Student Societies: Part III
The final edition to my three part series on the various student governance structures on campus is on student groups from other faculties and professional programs. Elections are currently happening everywhere, with posters all over campus to Facebook cover photos galore.…
A day of dance
If you’ve ever flipped through this year’s UTSU handbook, you might have noticed a particular event already jotted down in the agenda for you. I’m talking about the yoga-nia-zumba-thon Food & Clothing Bank fundraiser that usually happens twice a year.…
March Madness Madder Than Ever
It’s March again. The end of the school year is approaching and it's crunch time. Everyone I know (myself included) is up to their necks in midterms, assignments, and essays. It’s hard enough as it is to keep track of…
TTC? Why man why????
So earlier this month I (along with many of you other U of T students) dished out a whopping $106 for my monthly TTC Metropass. As I sadly saw that money drift away never to be seen again, I had…
Reflections on First Year at U of T
Seeing as how the school year is rapidly coming to an end, I thought it might be apt to share the experiences had this year by one of the university's newest members — a first year student. In pursuit of…
exam jammin’
Hey U of T! Hope this week wasn't too stressful for you. Remember, only a few more weeks until you get to dance your way out of the Exam Centre. Yes, it's a dreadful paradox. Freedom is so close, but…
The Numbers Game
I often hear myself telling friends that university is a numbers game. Some weeks it is simply impossible to finish all the required readings and assignments. Often, we're forced to choose one task over another. The equations and ratios that are…
Dear Mom and Dad:
The other day, my mother walked into my room and saw me sleeping next to my laptop, with a textbook as my pillow surrounded by laundry to be done, paper plates to be thrown away and garbage yet to be taken…
So that’s how the pros do it..
Have you ever watched professional athletes on TV in awe, wondering how on earth their bodies could be so fast and strong? Watching them amazes me, and I’ve often wondered what goes on behind the scenes – what do they…