ARTS & CULTURE

An annotated breakup playlist

Dedicated to the only ex-boyfriend I’ve ever managed to remain friends with, who iconically texted me 15 minutes after we broke up to ask if he could still use my Spotify account because “some breakup music would really hit the spot right now”

Love isn’t easy—that’s why they call it love

Exploring how romance is portrayed in Call Me by Your Name and The Big Sick

In conversation with UofT student playwrights

An interview with Cy Macikunas and Gianni Sallese

A poet’s exploration of framework and memories: An interview with Mihaela Vacarciuc

Victoria College is home to many skilled, creative artists. With its reputation for having ambitious and driven students, it is no surprise that Victoria College has produced some of the most influential writers, literary critics, and scholars in Canada. The Strand sat down with third-year, Mihaela Vacariuc, also known as ...

Ten Toronto coffee shops perfect for studying—and your Instagram

Ten coffee shops in walking distance from campus you need be studying and 'gramming

Making friends in university: On-campus vs. Off-campus living

The university experience is one entirely determined by the individual circumstances of a student. Are you an international student? Are you a member of on-campus communities? Do you attend your classes often? Do you live on residence? Have you joined any sports teams or clubs? All of these factors, and many more, come to define ...

Professor profiles: An interview with Anne Urbancic of Victoria College

Professor Anne Urbancic is the first Professor to be featured in a mini-series of interviews with various staff and faculty members at Victoria College and UofT. In past years, she has been a member of the Department of Italian Studies; today, she is Victoria College’s Academic Programs Coordinator and the ...