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Tentative agreement reached by U of T sessional faculty

According to a message posted Sunday morning on the University of Torontos website, the University reached a tentative agreement with Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3902, Unit 3, and will be operating as normal on Monday. The Office of the Provost and the Office of the Registrar confirmed news of the tentative [...]

RIDICULOUS SYNERGY SEEKER

Ash Buchholz and Jason Parsons aren’t afraid to admit that they tend to be overly-energetic.

Paving the way for Aikido at UTM

On September 21, we published an article about Aikido that prompted many student inquiries. To satisfy these inquiries, we sat down with Christopher Young, second-degree Renshinkai Aikido instructor, to talk about his martial art. Young teaches Aikido at UTM on Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
1) What did you think of the original article [...]

Riders beat Stamps, clinch first West Division title since ‘76

REGINA – Rob Bagg’s second-quarter touchdown reception stood up as the difference maker as the Saskatchewan Roughriders clinched their first West Division title since 1976 with a 30-14 win over the Calgary Stampeders in CFL action. Both teams entered the game a win away from clinching first in the West.
(The Canadian Press)

Report: Jays considering shipping Overbay to Arizona

The Toronto Blue Jays are considering a trade that would send first baseman, Lyle Overbay to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for catcher, Chris Snyder, according to the Arizona Republic.

Advisory: women’s volleyball game postponed due to H1N1

HAMILTON, Ont. – Ontario University Athletics (OUA) announced today that the women’s volleyball game hosted by the Toronto Varsity Blues on Nov. 8 against the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks has been postponed in accordance with OUA’s H1N1 policy.
(University of Toronto)

Is the salary cap in professional sports fair?

These days, the most loyal fans in sports are Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Redskin fans. They can sympathize with each others teams, which are both among their respective leagues top teams in attendance every year and have rich histories of winning championships. That victorious history however, hasnt repeated itself in many years.
According to Forbes [...]

Sabres silence critics as Hurricanes disappoint

As experts and journalists made their predictions prior to the 2009/10 regular season, few gave the Buffalo Sabres a fighting chance to contend or even make the playoffs.
A month into the regular season, the Sabres have proven all naysayers wrong. They have indeed been the biggest surprise in the Eastern Conference. With a remarkable start [...]

Majors capitalize on Belleville’s penalty woes for hard-earned victory

The St. Mikes Majors dominated their opponents on November 6, much like they have dominated the entire league so far this season — with physical play and persistent offensive pressure. After winning eight of their last ten games, the 5-2 victory pushes the Majors record to 13-4-1 on the season and puts them only two [...]

UTM intramurals racks up points as opposing teams forfeit

No one enjoys wasting time. Forfeited games for intramurals at U of T may count as a win on the scoreboard, but for players and coaches, they are nothing but a waste of time. Time, and energy
Its frustrating, and a huge disruptor for time management, said Michael Van, who coached intramurals for the past [...]

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  • Values and issues


  • Dear Editor,
    With the student union elections around the corner, it is important for everyone to ask the tough questions. These questions should not be limited to the candidate’s qualifications, vision or most importantly, his or her commitment to work in the best interests of the students at UTM. These questions should also focus on the [...]

  • Turning a blind eye?


  • Reading the statements, if they can be so called, by Salman Hossain, the former UTM student and Islamic extremist who in 2008 called for the death of Canadian soldiers on Canadian soil, and who more recently (see article on page 3) called for the extermination of the entire Jewish race,
    I was tempted not write about [...]

  • POLL: Have you decided who you will vote for in the UTMSU election?


  • Style @ UTM


  • Lysan Sequeira picks out three UTM students who stand out for their fashion sense
    Who: Alicia Santos
    What: First-year management student
    Where: Oscar Peterson Hall Wearing: H&M blazer, garage leggings
    Style Inspiration: Lauren Conrad, Kelly Carlson, Julianne Hough, Blake Lively
    I love the way Alicia pairs something casual and everyday like leggings with a dressy boyfriend blazer. This is the [...]

  • Reunited at last


  • There has been no short supply of 90’s rock acts reuniting over the past couple of years. No Doubt has picked up where they left off, touring stadiums across the world, while smaller acts like Sunny Day Real Estate and Dinosaur Jr. have found second lives playing for old and new fans alike. And after [...]