It's getting to that point in the semester where the work keeps coming and there are many online lectures and things to study. Ideally, I would like to make some of these study snacks myself but online school is tough…
Everything We Got Wrong About Drug Use
*Trigger warning: Mildly graphic images and discussion of drug use ahead Before my work-study at U of T’s Health & Wellness department, I had not heard of naloxone training or harm reduction. Harm reduction, in simple terms, refers to policies,…
My Hunt to Find The Best Donut Shop in Toronto
March is definitely the time to buckle down and do nothing but work… right? Well, this month I went on a fun and exciting adventure to find the best donut shop in Toronto! My partner loves donuts so much and…
Attending Town Hall: Muslims in Politics
For Muslim students envisioning a career after university, making connections through community building is valuable in this process. The Muslim town halls, which are reoccurring events in collaboration with Muslim student groups and the Multi-Faith Centre, are designed with the…
Free Stuff and Discounts You Should Know About!
When I came into U of T, I had no idea about the discounts and privileges that came with a TCard! I thought it would be a great idea to create a short list of the helpful resources available to…
Understanding Genocide: Canada’s Response to the Uyghur Crisis
Canada's lack-lustre response to the Uyghur genocide has received criticism across the country over the past several weeks. This specifically follows the Cabinet’s decision to abstain from a vote in Parliament which would recognize the systemic violence against China’s Uyghur…
Sport & Rec blogger: What I learned from one year of running
In many ways, running is an activity that does not come naturally to me. Before March of last year, I used to joke about how odd it is that people willingly go for runs even though nothing is chasing them.…
Gratitude: Sunset Photos and Keeping in Touch with Friends
During a normal year I’m pretty terrible at texting back and keeping in touch with people, but I’ve noticed that this year especially--when there is no certainty about when I will see someone in person next--that I am prone to…
University of Toronto Podcasts
Recently, I’ve been listening to podcasts as a means of staying focused and exploring new things. For those of you interested, U of T has its own collection of podcasts which I’ve only found out recently. There seem to be…
Dealing with Health Challenges As A University Student
Here's what it's like dealing with health challenges as a student.