Provincial Budget
Provincial budget proposes removal of Victoria University’s land tax exemptions
Victoria has avoided millions of dollars in land tax for decades
CFS
CFS’ executive approves motion to expel BC unions
The 12 member unions represent over 120,000 students
feature
So you think you’re funny?
Seven Toronto comedians talk hecklers, their careers, and the courage to start stand-up
George Kell
Emily Chu
Clement Cheng
News
Hot dog stand at Robarts catches fire
U of T student starts Go Fund Me campaign to raise money for owner
CFS
CFS’ executive approves motion to expel BC unions
The 12 member unions represent over 120,000 students
Ice storm leaves power out at St. Mike’s, UTSC closed
UTM open after weekend closure
Exams cancelled at UTM, UTSC due to inclement weather
Freezing rain warning in effect for southern Ontario
sunshine list
Sunshine List reveals salaries of over 3,800 U of T employees
U of T investment fund president earns almost $1 million, second highest salary in Ontario
Comment
islamophobia
Dismantling structural violence against Muslim communities
To understand anti-Muslim racism, we must move beyond individualizing hate crimes and consider the broader culpability of the state and society
RELATIONSHIPS
Marriage is a big decision — and students shouldn’t go into it unprepared
Why the university should provide resources to students about choosing a life partner
Arts & Culture
collaborations
Three contributors discuss the changes in store for them this spring
Cue Green Day's "Time of Your Life"
Innovation shines bright at inaugural U of T Fashion Week
Three-day series closes with a fashion show, seeks to encourage creativity at the university and beyond
history
Yiddish Glory album gives new life to Jewish folk music during WWII
Documents rediscovered in Kiev archives by U of T professor Anna Shternshis
music
How Panic! At The Disco has stayed relevant, 14 years later
Fluidity between genres and frontman Brendon Urie's star power have allowed the band to hold on its popularity
filmmaking
How to make a movie in 48 hours
Films from the annual 48 Hour Filmmaking Challenge screened at Hart House
Science
looking back
Highlights of 2017–2018
As the semester wraps up, The Varsity’s Science contributors share their memorable experiences and most interesting tidbits from this school year.
astronomy
Interstellar object ‘Oumuamua likely came from binary stars
U of T astronomers publish study hinting at origins of interplanetary visitor
cryptocurrency
E = BTC: the energy cost of bitcoin
The model used by the digital currency is inefficient and leads to a heavy environmental burden
augmented reality
L’Oréal acquires U of T spin-off ModiFace
Tech start-up aims to revolutionize the beauty industry
engineering
Blue skies and solar cars
Student-run Blue Sky Solar Racing team promotes innovation and sustainability
Sports
Athlete of the Year
The Varsity Athlete of the Year: Emily Ziraldo
Emily Ziraldo and teammates share thoughts on her spectacular season
The differences between static and dynamic stretching
How to decide which stretching method works best for you
Athlete of the year
The Varsity Athlete of the Year: TJ Morton
Blues punter TJ Morton talks CFL dreams, Blues memories, and funnel cake
fitness
HIIT: the miracle workout for busy people
The research behind the benefits of high-intensity interval training
fitness
Climbing machine? Hell no!
A first-year student reminisces about her disastrous first trip to Goldring Centre
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