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Operation Wallacea

What are you doing this summer? Five U of T students share their plans to travel to exotic locations while helping save wildlife

Feb 22 by Sarah Vanessa Burd

Peru, Honduras, Indonesia, South Africa, Madagascar, oh my! Despite their geographical distance, these countries have one thing in common: they are all destinations for biological conservation expeditions, where five University of Toronto student volunteers will be travelling in the summer of 2010. The students will take part in expeditions organized by Operation Wallacea, an international conservation organization that runs biological...

Sep 7 Features 0

Iran: beyond the headlines

Human rights violations, contentious nuclear programs, tense confrontations with the United States: it’s no secret that Iran is a hotbed of controversy. But as MAHSA ALIMARDANI found, there’s more to Iranian society than what you can read on the front page.

Sep 7 Features 0

Coming attractions

Varsity staffers have the early word on some of the Toronto International Film Festival’s high profile offerings

The Varsity’s Board of Directors: Speaker Needed

Want to get involved with The Varsity in a unique capacity? Consider applying to be the Speaker for the Board of Directors. Learn more about the position by clicking here.