Jan 13, 2025 · 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 stereotypes, and telling their ...

2 days ago · Students at U of T’s Faculty of Music have described the conditions of 90 Wellesley Street West as “poor,” “terrible,” and “rundown.” Built in 1955 as a dormitory, the building has been used by U of T’s music students since 2007. Despite repeated calls on the university administration to address issues in the building, students in the …

2 days ago · On January 15, U of T announced the launch of its review of its Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment. This process will take place throughout 2025, following the 2021–2022 review of the policy. The Prevention, Empowerment, Advocacy, Response, for Survivors Project (PEARS) Project — a grassroots, trauma-informed coalition that provides support and resources to survivors of sexual ...

2 days ago · In its 134-year history, the Varsity Blues hockey program has seen standout coaching — its roster of past coaches reads like a Who’s Who of Canadian hockey. The Varsity highlights some of the most notable names from behind the Blues’ bench, including Team Canada legends, NHL regulars, Hockey Hall of Famers, and even a Nobel laureate.

2 days ago · The NFL has made concerted efforts in recent years to push into the global market and raise the popularity of American football. This past October, reporters asked Minnesota Vikings superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson about NFL expansion before his team played an International Series game in ...

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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 ...

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.

Apr 7, 2024 · I grew up in a very academically competitive school where grades were the not-so-hidden comparators that pitted classmates against one another. But when I entered the workforce with a summer internship, I realized how uncorrelated grades are with one’s real-world capability. At U of T, the culture around grades fosters unhealthy, unnecessary competition that I believe is one of the biggest ...

Jan 13, 2025 · The Varsity Blues and Carleton Ravens faced off in an exciting match to open 2025 at the Goldring Centre for High Performance Sport on January 10. The Blues entered the showdown on a five-game losing streak, their most recent defeat a 77–96 loss to Ottawa Gee-Gees. Toronto aimed to bounce back and ...