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HOEM  -How to Reduce Screen Time as a Student (Without Going Cold Turkey)
Voices & Stories | Wellness

How to Reduce Screen Time as a Student (Without Going Cold Turkey)

Jaden Whitelaw  |  October 21, 2026

For many students, cutting out screens entirely is not realistic. They are woven into nearly every aspect of daily life. Lectures are streamed online, assignments are submitted digitally, …

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HOEM  -Alternative Workouts: Fun Ways to Stay Active in Toronto Without a Gym
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Alternative Workouts: Fun Ways to Stay Active in Toronto Without a Gym

Irem Erketir  |  October 19, 2026

Want to stay active without having to hit the traditional gym? Toronto is full of unique fitness experiences that make exercise feel more like a hobby than a …

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HOEM  -Beyond the Classroom: Creative Spaces For Toronto Students
Community | Events | Style & Culture

Beyond the Classroom: Creative Spaces For Toronto Students

Appo Kiramy Aline Okoko  |  October 16, 2026

Toronto is known for its universities, busy streets, and diverse neighbourhoods, but some of the city’s most interesting stories happen inside creative spaces that many students do not …

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HOEM  -How to Find the Study Method that Works for You
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How to Find the Study Method that Works for You

Lois Yoo  |  October 14, 2026

The summer transition from high school to university can be stressful. You can’t help but worry about how you’re going to juggle coursework and exams. Studying is a …

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HOEM  -Your Toronto Campus Fit Check: Fall/Winter Edition 
Style & Culture | Toronto Living

Your Toronto Campus Fit Check: Fall/Winter Edition 

Lydia Li  |  October 12, 2026

Picture this: It’s 8:50 AM on a freezing November morning. You’re rushing across campus with a matcha latte in one hand, fighting the freezing Toronto wind to make your 9:00 AM lecture.  …

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HOEM  -6 Toronto Public Library Perks Most Students Don’t Know About
Community | Events | Style & Culture | Toronto Living

6 Toronto Public Library Perks Most Students Don’t Know About

Kaye Sarmiento  |  October 9, 2026

If you ever thought of the library as dead, think again. With this year’s funding increase, the branches at the Toronto Public Library (TPL) don’t only carry books …

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HOEM  -5 Wellness Tips Every Toronto Student Should Know 
Voices & Stories | Wellness

5 Wellness Tips Every Toronto Student Should Know 

Riobo Sokoh  |  October 7, 2026

Navigating a big city like Toronto can be a lot for anybody to handle, but it can be especially difficult for students. I have to be intentional about …

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HOEM  -How to Make Matcha at Home: Save Money as a Student
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How to Make Matcha at Home: Save Money as a Student

Nyssa Hunt  |  October 5, 2026

I’m sure you’ve noticed that matcha has become the new favourite drink all over Downtown Toronto, with every cafe adding it to their menu. Some may say it’s …

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HOEM  -From One Music Lover to Another: A Student’s Guide to Record Stores in Toronto
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From One Music Lover to Another: A Student’s Guide to Record Stores in Toronto

Allanah Relan  |  October 2, 2026

As a big music fan, there is no end to great record stores in the heart of the city. Whether you’re a vinyl collector or just looking for …

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