March 2020
Volume 46, Issue 3
The Cuspidor: Vol. 46, No. 3
Editors: Sonia Persaud, Madi Ruch, Sumin Lee, Angela Li
Staff Supervisors: Mr. Cope, Ms. Senghera, Dr. McCarthy
Artists: Cathy Liao (S5, cover), Hilary Li (S6)
Introduction
After a very hectic day, the Cuspidor editors lost track of time and before they knew it, were faced with a setting sun and a closing route home. Rushing to catch the 63 bus, they all clutched their latest editorials and edited papers in the biting cold wind.
“Don’t forget that one!” Madi called out to Sumin, as she swooped to grab a page that flew by.
“We can’t have any litter left behind...environmental interests first,” Sonia said.
“Exactly - why we’re reducing our paper count this issue too!” Angela chimed in.
They caught the bus just as it was swerving around the corner. Relieved, they all sat at the back and continued on working to the sound of their typing.
“Guys...4 people still haven’t been using their semicolons right,” Madi said.
“And this art piece doesn’t have a title,” Sumin added.
“Neither does this essay...” Sonia said.
“It would be a lot easier if only we had a bit more help…” Madi wistfully said.
Angela glanced over at her computer screen.
“Luckily, we have Junior Editor applications!”
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Help join the Cuspidor Editors on their valiant journey through paper fiascos & editing marathons by applying to be a Junior Editor!
These 4 editors will be graduating next year and it’s up to a new team of UTSers to carry on the name of UTS’ oldest running publication. Applications will be due following the March Break. We're excited to see your applications!
Table of Contents
Editorials
Drought and Food Insecurity in the Horn of Africa: A Growing Problem by Madi Ruch
Overcrowding in Ontario’s Hospitals: Hallway Healthcare, and What We Need to Do About It by Sonia Persaud
Special COVID-19 Feature
The Ubiquitous Mouth: COVID-19
Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19 by UTS Jack Chapter
Sergio's Scenario by Jaya Kumar
What to Do During the Pandemic: UTS Recs
Columns & Submissions
Submissions
Climate Action Op-Ed by UTS Climate Action Now
Three Short Poems by Max Xu
Columns
Work/Play: March by Andrea Zhao
Women Doing it All by Sadie Coelho
The Case For Rent Control by Daniel Grushcow
The Housing Crisis and the Absurdity of Rent Control by Vivek Sapru
Why Are You Jealous of Your Friends? by Jessica Yu
Are You Scared of Black Cats? by Ethan Jeon
Why Going to School in the Winter Always Feels Terrible by Mohammed Hussain
Serial Stories
The One Where the World Ends, Part 3: The City in the Desert by Alex Lau
Timeless, Part 3 by Janet Fu
The Atta Sexdens, Part 3: The Foragers by Joseph Yu
A Documentation of the Backwards Universe and its History, Part 8: Car Ride by Abe Wine
Features
The Ubiquitous Mouth
Poisons & Delights
Advice Columns by Miss Advised and Dr. Swagger