Student newspaper of the University of Toronto
The Varsity student newspaper of theUniversity of Toronto , located in theGreater Toronto Area ofOntario , Canada. In publication since 1880 and originally a broadsheet daily, it is now printed incompact form. The paper primarily focuses on tri-campus affairs and local news.
The paper publishes weekly on all three University of Toronto campuses (Mississauga ,St. George , andScarborough ) during the fall and winter semesters and online throughout the year, along with two seasonal magazines. The paper is published by Varsity Publications Inc., a not-for-profit corporation based on the St. George campus, and is financed by student levies andadvertisement revenue .[ 2]
At the height of debate on coeducation in 1880,The Varsity published an article in its inaugural issue in favour of admitting women.[ 3]
In 1895, the suspension ofThe Varsity' s editor, James Tucker, led Latin Professor Dale to publicly attack the administration inThe Globe [ 4] University College students then approved a motion byVarsity editorial staff memberWilliam Lyon Mackenzie King and boycotted lectures for a week. King later became Canada's longest-serving prime minister.[ 5] [ 6]
AfterPrime Minister Pierre Trudeau decriminalized homosexuality in 1969, a medical research assistant placed an advertisement inThe Varsity seeking volunteers to establish the firstgay and lesbian university association in Canada, theUniversity of Toronto Homophile Association .[ 7]
In 2017,The Varsity began publishing a Chinese-language edition of the newspaper on their website.[ 8]
Peter Gzowski ,[ 9] CBC 'sMorningside Michael Ignatieff ,[ 10] John F. Kennedy School of Government , Member of Parliament, and former Leader of theLiberal Party of Canada Michael Kesterton ,[ 11] The Globe and Mail William Lyon Mackenzie King ,[ 12] Prime Minister of Canada Mark Kingwell ,[ 13] Trinity College , TorontoNaomi Klein ,[ 14] No Logo The Shock Doctrine David Megginson , computer software developerJim Proudfoot ,[ 15] Toronto Star Chandler Levack ,[ 16] Linda McQuaig ,[ 14] Toronto Star Tom Walkom ,Toronto Star Bob Rae ,[ 14] Rhodes Scholar , 21stPremier of Ontario , Member of ParliamentEdward Roberts ,[ 17] Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador Frank Shuster andJohnny Wayne , comedians, best known for their work as comedy duoWayne and Shuster Isabel Vincent , journalist for theNational Post The Globe and Mail Clive Thompson , journalist and science and technology writer forWired (magazine) Tanya Talaga ,[ 18] Seven Fallen Feathers Barbara Amiel ,[ 19] Maclean's Jason Szep , Pulitzer Prize winner and International Affairs Editor withReuters James Laxer ,[ 20] John Lorinc , journalist and author, winner of theBalsillie Prize for Public Policy in 2022[ 21] ^ "The Varsity: Masthead" .The Varsity . RetrievedDecember 16, 2025 .^ "Is there a story here?" .The Varsity . 2025-03-25. Retrieved2025-12-04 .^ "What was front page news in the inaugural issue of the student paper The Varsity in 1880?" .History Q & A . University of Toronto Department of Public Affairs. 2002. Archived fromthe original on 2020-05-27. Retrieved2007-07-19 .^ Q&A: What made the "blood fairly boil" in U of T student and future prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King in 1895? Archived 2007-08-20 at theWayback Machine ^ "What made the "blood fairly boil" in U of T student and future prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King in 1895?" .History Q & A . University of Toronto Department of Public Affairs. 2002. Archived fromthe original on 2020-03-24. Retrieved2007-09-24 .^ Marshall, David B. (2000)."Dale, William" .Dictionary of Canadian Biography . Retrieved2009-02-28 . ^ Bébout, Rick (January 2000)."Conception & birth" .On the Origins of the Body Politic . Retrieved2009-02-28 .^ Shrinkhala Dawadi (12 October 2017)."The Varsity Launches Chinese-language Edition" . The Canadian Journalism Project. Retrieved18 October 2017 . ^ "Here's looking at you, Pete" .The Varsity . 2002-02-07. Retrieved2025-12-05 .^ "Q&A: Michael Ignatieff" .The Varsity . 2009-10-15. Retrieved2025-12-05 .^ mickleblog (2019-02-18)."MICHAEL KESTERTON, THE YOUNGER YEARS, AND A BIT MORE. RIP" .Mickleblog . Retrieved2025-12-05 . ^ "William Lyon Mackenzie King | University of Toronto Alumni" .alumni.utoronto.ca . Retrieved2025-12-05 .^ "How he got here: Mark Kingwell" .The Varsity . 2011-02-08. Retrieved2025-12-05 .^a b c "About" .The Varsity . 2015-03-09. Retrieved2025-12-05 .^ Blog, Skate Guard."A Pioneering Sportswriter: The Jim Proudfoot Story" . Retrieved2025-12-05 . ^ "Chandler Levack – The Varsity" .The Varsity . Retrieved28 May 2022 .^ Rowe, Janet (2022-05-16)."Edward M. Roberts leaves legacy for future law students" .Defy Gravity . Retrieved2025-12-05 . ^ "20th Annual Kesterton Lecture with Tanya Talaga" .School of Journalism and Communication . Retrieved2025-12-04 .^ University of Toronto (1980).The Varsity, September 2, 1980 - April 8, 1981 {{cite book }}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link )^ Alma Mater Society (1965).Queen's Journal 1964-1965 ^ Boisseau, Peter (June 7, 2023)."A&S alum John Lorinc has built a stellar writing career on a foundation of math and logic" .University of Toronto Faculty of Arts & Science .
