For some students with disabilities, self-advocacy on campus is not a matter of choice—it’s a means of survival ...

Coming out of the closet is rarely straightforward and can be a continuous, ongoing process. It can present various opportunities for growth, self-expression or even internal conflicts. For many ...

In plain words, The Eyeopener has severe concerns with how the Toronto Metropolitan Students’ Union’s (TMSU) current executive team—running under the slate Team Re-Elect—is working to ...

Although Canada prides itself on being a cultural mosaic rather than a homogenous melting pot, some students at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) find there is an unspoken expectation to blend ...

From suppressed accents, Westernized takes on traditional outfits, cultural foods only eaten at home and other cultural modifications, there are various ways that some students from ethnic ...

Disclaimer: This article mentions harmful eating behaviours and dissatisfaction with body image. A rush of realization hit Zachat Ochalefu in August 2023. The third-year fashion student from ...

Music is a significant and integral part of one’s identity, transcending time and language. Whether as a soundtrack for moments of celebration or a source of self-reflection or grief, songs can ...

When fourth-year student Laurence Price came to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) in 2021, he was no stranger to the post-secondary environment. Price had already completed a bachelor’s ...

Following Doug Ford’s re-election on Feb. 27, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) students have expressed mixed reactions regarding his third term as premier of Ontario. These students believe ...

Joseph Berman can recall his love for dancing in dresses and playing in skirts at a young age. Growing up, the third-year creative industries student from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) was ...

Cultural and familial norms play a large part in navigating personal relationships for some students at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Many unique challenges can arise from the ...