So what is ARW? ARW stands for Alternative Reading Week and it is an program offered by the Center for Community Partnerships, which allows UofT students to immerse themselves in different community projects in the city for three days during…
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Writing reTREAT
This weekend, I attended a writer’s retreat hosted by SAGE (Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement) that took place at the Intercontinental Hotel in downtown Toronto. The purpose was for each participant to bring an in-progress writing project and to attend workshops…
Couple of Things To Do to Fight Winter Blues
Toronto weather this winter has been extremely unstable and sometimes too shockingly cold that you just don’t want to do anything. As a college student who has very little money and no car, it’s extremely hard to find the courage…
The End is Near!
I can’t believe it’s December already. The last few months have been a bit of whirlwind and I’m in need of a break. I’m sure everyone is in the same boat! However, just because classes are out doesn’t mean the…
Pros and Cons of taking a gap year
I’m still deciding on what exactly it is I want to do with my life- as I’m sure most of you are as well. In high school, I knew which subjects I cared most about- but not what I was…
Making the Most of Study Groups
Studying with friends is a lot of fun and can be a great way to stay motivated. After hours of sitting alone in a dorm room engrossed in readings, I found studying with friends to be a great way to…
CanZine and the local underground art culture!
Toronto is home to thousands of talented people. There is a beautifully colourful underground culture of artists and writers lurking just below it’s surface, waiting to be appreciated. Combine these commercially undiscovered creators and a free festival near U of…
Food, Frybread and the Rise of Native Cuisine
One of the great things about living in Toronto is the food. With so many cultures, flavours and fusions, the opportunities to explore the world through your taste buds are endless. Indigenous food has been vastly underrepresented in mainstream culture…
Exploring Indigenous Art in Tkaronto 🎨
I’ve always been a creative person. When I was a child, going to an arts and crafts store was like the equivalent of Disneyland to me. I also loved to read and write stories that I’m sure I endlessly annoyed…
De-stress for Success
It’s that time of year again: midterms! If there’s one thing I’ve learnt during my time in university, it’s that taking breaks during studying is crucial to your success. To de-stress, I prefer to get out of my study space.…