The Varsity – U of T's student newspaper since 1880
WEBSep 23, 2024 · Land Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge that The Varsity's office is built on the traditional territory of several First Nations, including the Huron-Wendat, the Petun First Nations, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit. Journalists have historically harmed Indigenous communities by overlooking their stories, contributing to stereotypes, and telling their ...
The Breakdown: U of T Student Equity Census – The Varsity
WEB16 hours ago · The Student Equity Census is a survey conducted by the university that asks students to identify their gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, Indigenous identity, racial and/or ethnocultural identity, and educational attainment of parents or guardians. The census began as a pilot in fall 2020 and collected data from 2023 onward ...
For the first time ever, U of T aligns sessional dates across all three ...
WEB15 hours ago · For the first time in U of T’s history, the sessional dates for all three campuses have been aligned. Starting this school year, semester start dates, reading weeks, and exam season dates across all campuses and departments — UTSG, UTM, UTSC, the Faculties of Arts & Science, Applied Science & Engineering, Architecture, Landscape, and Design, Architecture, Music, and Kinesiology & Physical ...
Why three construction companies are suing U of T for more than …
WEB14 hours ago · On February 26, Interborough Electric Incorporated sued both U of T and BDA Inc. for more than $1.4 million, claiming that they failed to fully compensate the firm for its work. Interborough also argued that BDA Inc. “breached the terms of the contract by causing delays and improperly terminating the contract.”.
U of T students, admin spread awareness about spike in sexual …
WEB16 hours ago · Content warning: This article discusses sexual violence and mentions rape. As the new academic year begins, U of T has entered the “Red Zone ” — a period at the beginning of the school year when sexual assault cases spike on campus.. The Prevention, Empowerment, Advocacy, Response, for Survivors (PEARS) Project — a trauma-informed student group that provides support and resources to ...
Canadian Federation of Students campaigns to support food …
WEB14 hours ago · Content warning: This article mentions depression and anxiety disorders. With nearly one-third of postsecondary students in the country struggling to afford food, the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) Ontario has relaunched its task force to combat food insecurity in Canada.. On September 11, CFS-Ontario announced in an Instagram post that the campaign’s main goal is to “conduct ...
Food insecurity on campus – The Varsity
WEB1 day ago · For example, a student will be making $16.20 an hour in an average minimum-wage job as of October 1. If a student were to work 20 hours weekly for an entire month, they would take home around $1,300. If their rent is $1,100 and groceries cost $340, a student would be $110 shy of the income needed to sustain themselves.
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WEBI kind of fell into involvement at The Varsity by happenstance. My first year of university was full of lockdowns and missed opportunities. Taking photos for The Varsity was one of the few things I could do, and so I did it. At the end of the year, I found myself frantically writing a speech that I didn't know I had to prepare minutes before I had to speak so I could become next year's photo ...
News - The Varsity
WEBKamala Harris and Donald Trump face off in US presidential debate. Students, professor speculate on 2024 US elections as Harris gains slight lead. September 8, 2024.
About - The Varsity
WEBAbout. Published March 9, 2015. Mission statement: The Varsity is the University of Toronto’s student newspaper of record and leading source of trusted, independent journalism, serving the university community since 1880. We commit ourselves to innovation, openness, and accessibility; to the development of our contributors; and to …