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