Land 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 …

3 days ago · 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 stories without their ...

3 days ago · The Varsity has obtained over 3,000 rows of course evaluation data to determine how tens of thousands of students rate U of T’s academic units. We obtained every available course evaluation from undergraduate Faculty of Arts & Science courses with publicly available results in the 2023–2024 fall ...

4 days ago · On January 29, the U of T Business Board had a meeting discussing how a Canada-US tariff war could impact its plans to take out $1.4 billion in debt over the next five years. It joined the Planning and Budget Committee in recommending that the university embark on a $350 billion program to maintain ...

3 days ago · As the minutes ticked away in the final match of Toronto FC’s season, few people in the stands seemed concerned with the team’s performance. Instead, they eagerly awaited Inter Miami CF’s legendary forward Lionel Messi, for whom they’d pay a premium price to watch. When he stepped onto the ...

I still remember when Sophie, whom I’d only just met, nonchalantly mentioned at our first meeting that her vision for the magazine was sacrifice — a daunting task indeed, I thought. Throughout the process of making this magazine, a visual story emerged about something so integral to our daily life — whether the sacrifices are big or small, material or emotional. Sacrifice is a term that ...

3 days ago · “It’s just kind of a slap in the face,” said Jenn Lawrence, a 19-year-old Swiftie from New Brunswick, in an interview with The Varsity. “So many people weren’t given the chance [to attend the Era’s Tour] because of the way Ticketmaster goes about things… It …

Balance is key! It’s easy to fall into a trap of constantly studying, but UofT has a lot of other amazing opportunities! Join a club or student organization, meet with your professors and friends, and explore the city! Education is important, but having a well rounded university experience will make all the difference when you graduate.

Mar 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 the provision of meaningful, just coverage for our readership.

Sep 30, 2024 · In August, U of T launched its Student Equity Census Dashboard, a comprehensive survey of students’ demographics and identities. The Varsity broke down the census findings and the university’s future plans for the data. What is the census? The Student Equity Census is a survey conducted by the university that asks students to identify their gender identity, sexual orientation, disability ...