In the peaceful main hallway at Hart House, there hangs a series of panels that depict murderers, mothers, former gang members and an archbishop. This seemingly eclectic collection of photos and stories seeks to “explore how ideas around forgiveness, reconciliation…
in which we give thanks at Thanksgiving
This album has been my constant companion over the last few months, but also this past weekend in particular. It’s a free, downloadable EP of seven tracks by a friend of mine called “I AM”, Nicholas Cheung, who is a music…
Things that make me anxious during mid-term season
It’s that festive time of year again when we celebrate the midpoint of the semester by donning our favourite sweats, while subjecting ourselves to sleep deprivation and massive amounts of studying. These rituals often take place collectively at Robarts or…
Arts & Science Student Ambassador: On Rotman Commerce and Life @ UofT
There are almost 26,000 undergrad students enrolled in 300 programs in the faculty of Arts and Science (A&S). The A&S Student Ambassadors represent the thousands of students in our Faculty, and provide prospective students great information about the school, their…
Better To Be Sore Than Sorry
Here’s a little secret: I hate the gym. It’s full of sweat, humidity and dirty towels. Though what I loathe the most about the gym most is exercising in public. Of course, I’ve found some loopholes to help conquer my…
Essay Writing Dos and Don’ts
Warning: Now entering Essay Alley, a two-month span of the academic year known for an increase in essay-related stress, anxiety, and all out no-good-not-niceness. Luckily, the unofficial U of T Essay Writing Dos and Don’ts is here to help. (Have…
How to Live Alone
I'm pretty sure that one person can be an island. In fact, ahead of my moving out alone to a near-campus apartment, I was certain of it. I have never lived alone and so to avoid starving (or at least…
Nuit Blanche (or “White Night” for all you hipsters)
Every October, Nuit Blanche tends to do a really good job advertising on subways and street corners, enough so that every year hordes of people come out to cover the streets in crazy crowds filled with "art-goers" looking for the…
In which successful teaching and successful learning aren’t so different.
The professor plays a huge part in the quality of our university experience. Professors can bring to life the driest of semesters, but can also drain all excitement we might have had about classes. I’ve had plenty of great professors…
6 Ways to Stay On Top of Your Studies!
Last year, I got used to luxuriously paced full-year courses where the first assignments weren't due until 4 months into the school year. This September, I got the syllabus for my first semester-long course and became overwhelmed. I had assignments…