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Beyond the Classroom: Creative Spaces For Toronto Students

Toronto is known for its universities, busy streets, and diverse neighbourhoods, but some of the city’s most interesting stories happen inside creative spaces that many students do not …

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How to Find the Study Method that Works for You

The summer transition from high school to university can be stressful. You can’t help but worry about how you’re going to juggle coursework and exams. Studying is a …

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6 Toronto Public Library Perks Most Students Don’t Know About

If you ever thought of the library as dead, think again. With this year’s funding increase, the branches at the Toronto Public Library (TPL) don’t only carry books …

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From One Music Lover to Another: A Student’s Guide to Record Stores in Toronto

As a big music fan, there is no end to great record stores in the heart of the city. Whether you’re a vinyl collector or just looking for …

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HOEM Run: More than a Convenience Store

HOEM Run offers a new take on your typical convenience store, and brings a genuinely well-stocked, thoughtfully designed shopping experience to the downtown core. It’s built into the …

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Finding Your People: Why Showing Up Matters

When I first arrived in Toronto to study at Toronto Metropolitan University it felt like I had left my entire life behind. My family was back home in …

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Why Toronto Students Still Go to Independent Movie Theatres in the Streaming Age

With streaming services offering thousands of television and movie options at the click of a button, movie theatres feel like something of the past. However, Toronto’s local and …

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What to Expect as a University Student-Athlete in Toronto

Starting university is a naturally stressful period for many people. Between more schoolwork, having to make new friends, planning commutes to/from school, or even having to move away, …