Tag: freedom of speech
Freedom of expression discussed at UTM
On
Thursday 21, Professor Mark Mercer, the president of the Society for Academic
Freedom and Scholarship (SAFS) and professor of philosophy at Saint Mary’s
University in Halifax,...
Freedom of the press is dead at UTM…who wants to save...
Before you begin reading this piece, I would like to offer a disclaimer. This is an opinion piece based on an issue that has...
A control of the media weakens democracy
The relationship between student unions and journalism outlets over the years has been at odds with one another. On one hand, there’s a trend...
Student media clashes with students’ union
On December 12, 2018, the Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) Board of Directors voted unanimously to create an ad hoc committee on “media accreditation...
Increases to UTM housing rates passed
The University of Toronto Mississauga’s Campus Council approved the ancillary budget for the 2018-2019 year, which includes raising residence fees and meal plans, on...
Net neutrality: looking into the past?
During the Obama administration in 2015, under Democrat regulation, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed net neutrality rules that maintained the internet...
Faculty requests action against Peterson
Faculty members from the University of Toronto’s Women and Gender Studies Institute (WGSI) have requested a meeting with the university’s vice-provost to demand that...
Professors talk Bill C-16 at U of T debate
Following a series of controversial statements, U of T psychology professor Jordan Peterson took part in a debate on Saturday, November 19 at 9:30...
On free speech and endorsements
Freedom of speech has been a difficult topic for me personally to wrap my head around. On the one hand, I’ve generally been opposed...
In defence of Roosh V
Dear Editor,
As the Superbowl drew near earlier this month, another event was drumming up a lot of media attention. It came to pass that...
Against blockaded knowledge
Company secrets are a serious topic at universities these days. One of the most striking cases took place last May, when dean Robert Buckingham...