The UTSC Bookstore is a crucial resource for all UTSC students, as this is the place from which they can purchase all their course materials, from books to lab coats and everything in between. The space constantly exudes an almost frantic energy: its tall bookshelves are seemingly always surrounded by hordes of antsy students who, with their arms full of school supplies, all but overwhelm the wary cashiers on their way out. In the rare moments when it’s less busy, though, one can take their time to browse through their various literary offerings and university-branded merch, perhaps picking out something special from their wide selection of products. After all, whose parents wouldn’t like a “UTSC Mom” or “UTSC Dad” mug? Indeed, cringy though it may seem, this is a place where one can find items that make clear that which we all feel quietly: that sense of belonging that bands us all together under a common community identity, different as we are.