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It’s no secret people like movies. It’s a multi-billion industry celebrated throughout the world. Especially in Toronto where the annual Toronto International Film Festival is watched intently by critics and film lovers the world over.
At UTSC we hav...
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As awards season heats up, The Underground gives you a practical short list of 10 films to see before the season culminates with the Oscars on March 7th. Bust out that popcorn!
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Ladies and gentleman, the Mayans were wrong, the world will not end on the predicted December 21, 2012, but rather September 10, 2011. Instead of an earth-shattering natural disaster or a nuclear catastrophe, at 4 p.m. eastern standard time, her majesty, ...
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Take the Jersey shore, a continuous stretch of beach filled with rides and night clubs on the Atlantic coast of New Jersey. Now, throw in a group of young adults - mostly strangers - into a house where they fight, scream, hug, cry, drink, and have fair am...
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Going into the theatre to see James Cameron’s Avatar, I was worried about disappointment. After all, it is often the case that the reality is not nearly as good as the hype. And boy, did Avatar have hype! By the time the ending credits were rolling thre...
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Lionel Andrés Messi, a 22-year old Argentine footballer, who currently plays for Barcelona’s La Liga team and the Argentine national team, has been recognized as one of the best players in the world and been chosen as the 2009 FIFA World Player of the ...
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Damaged hair can’t be repaired easily because it is, in a sense, dead. Some signs of damaged hair include: dull and lacklustre tresses that are dry and brittle to the touch, difficulty to comb because it’s always tangled; flyaways, split ends, and hai...
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With an agile cross-over and his signature pull-up jump shot, Chris Bosh, the Toronto Raptors’ team captain and all-star power forward, altered the history of an NBA franchise.
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This past November, the city of Toronto held its breath as it was successfully awarded the 2015 Pan American Games. The southern Ontario region is set to host some of the finest athletes the world has to offer. Brand new facilities will also be built to a...
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Are you anxious about the courses you chose this semester? Are you looking for some innovation and excitement? Then have a look at UTSC’s new programs.
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First-year student, Jen Chung is a frequent visitor to UTSC’s Marketplace not because she loves the food choices nor because of the prices. It’s because she’s a busy student living in residence, and it’s what is most convenient.
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Last year the editors of UTSC’s collection of creative writing, Scarborough Fair, received an astounding 400 submissions. This year, they expect just as many.
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Most UTSC students have either studied or know about larger than life heroes, Mother Theresa and Terry Fox among others. But what about the everyday heroes one finds in Canadian soldiers who are situated in conflict zones across the world?
The Canadian H...
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The Centre for Community Partnerships (CCP) is teaming up with the Learning Enrichment Foundation for the annual Alternative Reading Week Program. University of Toronto students, as well as community members and employers from the Weston-Mt. Denis neighbo...
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One year ago, history was made as Americans elected their first black president.
People around the world, not just on American soil, were moved by Barack Obama’s campaign for change. But now that the euphoria surrounding Obama’s election has died dow...
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On the eve of 2010, Stephen Harper’s Conservative government announced their decision to suspend the re-opening of Parliament until early March despite the initial plans to resume by the end of January.
The decision was instantly met with many angered ...
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As the UEFA champions league presses further into the group stage, one thing is clear; this year’s prestigious European football championship is any team’s to win.
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In 2003, it was declared the healthiest sport by Forbes Magazine, and it’s known to be highly addictive. Its name resembles something you might eat on Thanksgiving. This sport is squash, and after being around for decades, it’s still going strong.
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H1N1 might be a primary concern, but that does not mean the common cold has disappeared. Before you know it you start sneezing for the first time all season. Great.
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