EDITORIAL
Mid-term Tip Sheet from The Strand’s Editors
With the overwhelming specter of midterms approaching, frosh who are feeling lost in the hurricane of first year feelings can rest easy, kick back, and read on to hear from The Strand’s seasoned editorial board offering tips on how to tackle life at UofT.
Your Student Account Has a Balance: UofT’s Complimentary Course on Economic Absurdism
A few days ago, I received a pleasant and friendly message in my UofT mailbox under the subject line “your student account has a balance.” The contents, listed in accessible and personable point-form, reminded me that if I did not pay my outstanding tuition and student fees that day, I ...
Being More Mindful of Meaning
If I’ve learned anything about words over the course of my time using them, it’s that you can and should always strive to improve your understanding of how others interpret them, and that developing a healthy reverence for their power is very helpful in this regard.
Diagnosing Misogyny as an Educator’s Duty
The school’s failure to diagnose the online commenter’s comments as what they are—misogyny and hate-based rhetoric—shows a failure to educate. If we want these kinds of comments to go away, and to take the necessary steps to make UofT into a safe space, our educators need to start seeing these ...
Getting the Most out of Frosh Week
Hopefully you’re feeling calm, collected, and excited to have a really awesome week. Even if you don’t have a really awesome week, that’s okay. Just relax, have as much fun as you can without injuring yourself, and make sure to get involved with as many things you’re passionate about as ...
Dear Frosh…
The only thing I can tell you with complete certainty is that the way you feel about Frosh Week will not in any way affect the overall success of your undergrad.