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Lost records, found roots: How a Métis genealogist helps people uncover their Indigenous ancestry
Understanding your family history can offer a sense of identity and belonging, but for people with Indigenous ancestry, that history can be difficult to uncover. Survivors of the sixties scoop, for example, have been told years after they were forcibly taken from their families as children that their birth records were lost or destroyed, meanwhile, churches held onto residential school records for decades.
A Montreal architect built his weekend home around an apple tree
The Montreal-based architect Maxime Frappier grew up on a 5,000-tree apple orchard near Franklin, Quebec, where he climbed branches and played with his siblings in apple crates. Even at a young age, he loved the neat rows of trees in the orchard and how they blossomed with flowers in the spring. Decades later, these memories came back to him when he set out to build a weekend home for his family in Saint-Donat, an hour and a half north of Montreal.
Turning the page
When I stepped into the role as The Varsity’s Editor-in-Chief, no one knew what kind of year we were getting into. But we knew what kind of year we were coming out of — a year of online production, Zoom calls, and me responding to edits on articles from my bed. As the summer unfolded, we realized we’d be able to return to in-person production, and our beloved office at 21 Sussex Ave.
Meet Efe Eghujovbo, U of T student and founder of Simply Haircare
Efe Eghujovbo is a first-year criminology student at U of T — and a small business owner. Eghujovbo’s business, Simply Haircare, is in its second year of operation and sells scented hair conditioners and hair growth serums. An idea years in the making Eghujovbo has had the idea of starting a hair care-related business since she was 14 or 15. “I’ve always loved stuff to do with cosmetics, haircare, skincare, stuff like that,” she recalled.
Margaret Wente’s Massey College appointment yields three resignations, petition demanding rescission
Massey College faces considerable backlash after it announced Margaret Wente as a 2020–2021 senior fellow and member of the Quadrangle Society this week. Three faculty members have also resigned from their senior fellowships at the college in response to the decision. Wente, previously a columnist for the Globe and Mail, has long faced criticisms for plagiarism and promoting pseudo-scientific claims about race.
Students with children struggle to balance course work, caregiving amid COVID-19 closures
JENNIFER MIAO/THE VARSITY Since U of T cancelled in-person classes for the remainder of the semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students who are parents and guardians have found themselves becoming full-time caregivers. Most on-campus facilities, including child care centres, shut down indefinitely on March 16, and will open on May 6 at the earliest in accordance with Ontario’s extended state of emergency.
U of T offers emergency grant for students affected by COVID-19
Short-term financial aid for domestic, international students By Hannah Carty on March 17, 2020 By Hannah Carty Published: 1:27 pm, 17 March 2020 under COVID-19 Tags: COVID-19, grant, scholarship, U of T U of T is offering an emergency grant for all domestic and international undergraduate students who have been affected by COVID-19. The grant is meant to provide short-term financial support for students who have found themselves in unexpected need due to the outbreak of the virus.
Only 63 per cent of enrolled political science PhD students have graduated since 2000
Multiple years with over 100 enrolled students saw 10 or fewer graduates from 2000–2019 By Hannah Carty on February 2, 2020 By Hannah Carty Published: 8:08 pm, 2 February 2020 under News Tags: graduate students, graduation rate, student life JOANA BARGAS/THE VARSITY JOANA BARGAS/THE VARSITY Data obtained by The Varsity shows that between 2000–2019, on a combined average only 10.14 per cent of enrolled political science PhD students graduated each year.
Accessibility Services email accidentally reveals 40 students’ names, student numbers, registration
Mistake result of “human error,” recipients asked to “delete and confirm” By Hannah Carty and Andy Takagi on February 2, 2020 By Hannah Carty and Andy Takagi Published: 8:18 pm, 2 February 2020 under News Tags: accessibility services, leak, student life SAMANTHA YAO/THE VARSITY SAMANTHA YAO/THE VARSITY An email sent to students registered with accessibility services on January 10 accidentally included personal information of 40 students in a spreadsheet.
U of T responds to allegations of student handcuffed by campus police
UTM administration answered student questions on policies in the works that would improve student mental health. SHANNA HUNTER/THE VARSITY Content warning: this article contains mentions of suicide. At the University Affairs Board (UAB) meeting on November 13, Vice-Provost, Students Sandy Welsh was met with questions about the recent allegations that a student was handcuffed by UTM Campus Police while seeking help during a mental health crisis.
U of T students join millions around the world in historic Global Climate Strike
Students protesting outside Simcoe Hall. ANDY TAKAGI/THE VARSITY On September 20, U of T students stood in solidarity with millions of protestors around the world in a historic Global Climate Strike to demonstrate against inaction surrounding the climate crisis. Inspired by 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, the week-long strike kicked off on Friday in more than 150 countries where youth activists coordinated local events.
Hotline provides legal support for students visited by CSIS, RCMP
A report from The Varsity last year brought to light unannounced visits from plain-clothed CSIS and RCMP officers to the homes of Muslim Students’ Association executives. SHANNA HUNTER/THE VARSITY The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) at U of T has created a student support hotline that provides legal advice for U of T students who have been visited by organizations such as the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
No softball outfield nets, shattered glass
The entire strip of parking starting at the softball field on Renshaw Avenue is a park at your own risk zone because of foul balls. Alex Jensen The entire strip of parking starting at the softball field on Renshaw Avenue is a park at your own risk zone because of foul balls. Alex Jensen Alex Jensen The entire strip of parking starting at the softball field on Renshaw Avenue is a park at your own risk zone because of foul balls.
Catball turns into ‘Wetball,’ Lewis and Clark series postponed
Kelsey Wilkinson, ‘20, successfully making it to first base with time to spare. Dustin Lau Kelsey Wilkinson, ‘20, successfully making it to first base with time to spare. Dustin Lau Dustin Lau Kelsey Wilkinson, ‘20, successfully making it to first base with time to spare.
Documentary influences conversation on sexual assault on campus
Hannah Carty, Writer April 13, 2019 Filed under News Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification College students long await the day to open acceptance letters into their dream schools. Then comes move-in day—the beginning to self-discovery and academic success. This experience is shared with the hundreds of new students on every college campus throughout the nation. The experience that isn’t included in the orientation day activities is sexual assault.
Linfield garden leadership means growth, greens
Hannah Carty, Writer March 13, 2019 Filed under Features Send email to this address Enter Your Name Add a comment here Verification Springing into the second semester, the Linfield garden is under new management. New co-managers, Cade West and Annie Strobel, are excited to make the necessary changes the Linfield garden greatly needs. The two freshmen discovered the Linfield garden on their campus tours as prospective students.
Facilities employees reveal nasty responsibilities
Hannah Carty, Writer February 25, 2019 Filed under Features It is not hard to imagine that a job in Facilities probably comes with some filthy responsibilities. Plumber’s assistant, math major and art minor Sarah Hutchison revealed what it’s really like working for facilities.
New student opportunity to fight nuclear violence
Hannah Carty, Staff Writer February 12, 2019 Filed under News Students hoping to engage in meaningful work outside the classroom can find that opportunity with Beyond the Bomb, a group dedicated to preventing nuclear war. Beyond the Bomb is recruiting students and campus leaders to start chapters, meet with field organizers and other student volunteers, start campaigns, and more, the group says. Each campus hub has the flexibility to focus on tasks about which the group is passionate.
UTSU AGM 2018: Question period sees inquiries on CFS, Student Commons
Students took full advantage of a question period at the University of Toronto Students’ Union’s (UTSU) 2018 Annual General Meeting, asking the executives about topics ranging from the operations of the Student Commons to the union’s relationship with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS). Immediately prior to question period, UTSU President Anne Boucher delivered her presidential address.
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