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WEBLand 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 ...
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 …
Students on trial: the court case that ended Canada’s largest pro ...
WEB14 hours ago · This video was originally published on July 10, 2024. On May 27, the University of Toronto announced that it’s seeking an injunction from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to end its student encampment. The Varsity presents the inside story of the activists, lawyers, and students behind the ...
Editorial: We can’t afford to overlook food at U of T — or beyond
WEBDec 5, 2021 · From the everyday experiences of U of T students to the impact of COVID-19 on food insecurity, we can’t afford to overlook it. All eyes on food. When food is actually paid attention to, it’s often because there are accessibility barriers. Recently, the Scarborough Campus Students’ Union has drawn backlash for including language regarding ...
Op-ed: U of T’s protest guideline sends a dangerous and …
WEB16 hours ago · Content warning: This article mentions police violence, anti-Palestinian racism, and genocide. In the wake of a two-month-long pro-Palestine encampment at King’s College Circle, U of T released its User Guide on U of T Policies on Protests in August. The guide, based on pre-existing policies, cites the Ontario Superior Court order of July 2 which granted U of T’s request to remove the ...
News - The Varsity
WEBThe Breakdown: How to make the most out of your summer semester. The Varsity’s guide to summer events, job opportunities, study spots. June 13, 2024.
News - The Varsity
WEBJournalist Mark MacKinnon shares his experiences reporting on Russia’s war on Ukraine at Hart House. Along the front lines: The Globe and Mail journalist’s journey through global affairs and conflicts. September 30, 2024.
More heat, more hunger – The Varsity
WEB17 hours ago · By Victoria Man — Published October 6, 2024. According to a 2024 study published in the journal Nature, “heatflation”— the portion of inflation caused by the climate crisis — could cause global food prices to rise by up to three per cent annually by 2035. Heatflation is impacting agricultural yields and supply chains — the process ...
Letter from the Editors: Introducing The Varsity’s Volume 143 …
WEBOct 24, 2022 · This effort is part of an ongoing coverage commitment at The Varsity. The Varsity has been reporting on the climate crisis since at least 1957, when we published a professor’s statement that the “Polar Sea” could become ice-free in a lifetime due to global warming from carbon emissions. But coverage was sparse for decades.
Opinion: The Varsity should better accommodate changing …
WEBMar 24, 2024 · Last summer, The Varsity hired me as an associate comment editor for the upcoming academic year. It was a small dream that came true right when I needed it: an opportunity to write, tell stories, and be good at what I know I excel at.