Mandated Leave
On eve of vote, student groups oppose revised mandatory leave of absence policy
Criticisms centre on timing of consultation period, availability of mental health resources
Research
U of T’s School of Cities to launch July 1
Interdisciplinary research hub aims to solve problems facing growing urban centres
CFS
CFS’ executive approves motion to expel BC unions
The 12 member unions represent over 120,000 students
Man wanted in “unprovoked attack” on woman in Harbord Village
Suspect believed to be violent, dangerous
George Kell
Emily Chu
Clement Cheng
News
Mandated Leave
On eve of vote, student groups oppose revised mandatory leave of absence policy
Criticisms centre on timing of consultation period, availability of mental health resources
Man wanted in “unprovoked attack” on woman in Harbord Village
Suspect believed to be violent, dangerous
21-year-old woman fatally stabbed in Annex apartment
Police say Abbegail Elliott was targeted by attackers
Research
U of T’s School of Cities to launch July 1
Interdisciplinary research hub aims to solve problems facing growing urban centres
Construction
U of T to build 14-storey wood tower above Goldring Centre
Tower expected to be tallest building of its kind in North America
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.
Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall speaks at U of T on Earth Day
Roots & Shoots groups inspire reasons for hope
U of T alum-led projects named finalists in 2018 Sci Innovation Competition
Talking entrepreneurship and innovation with the founders of AddEm Labs and Mediphage Bioceuticals
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
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
Intersections is a new features sub-section exploring multiculturalism and diaspora in Toronto. Students consider how their cultural backgrounds have influenced their experiences, perspectives, and stories.
Hypertabs is The Varsity's online features subsection about all things Internet.
