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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford withdrew from the mayoral race Friday to focus on his health as he seeks treatment for a tumour.  It was announced later that his brother, Councillor Doug Ford will be running in...

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Heavyweights on heavy issues

By Alex Downham Olivia Chow duked it out with John Tory Monday in a debate at Ryerson on disability issues — the second meeting of the two candidates on campus. Chow and Tory spoke at Tecumseh...

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Are we doomed to old farts?

By Mohamed Omar Editor-In-Chief All right, let’s take a big bite out of a tasty reality sandwich: John Tory will most likely become mayor. He’s been leading the polls for a while, and if Doug Ford -...

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VIDEO: Having a beer at the Ram with Olivia Chow

By Rachel Lee Mayoral candidate Olivia Chow dropped by Ryerson University for a chat. But this time, to have a beer with The Eyeopener. During our one-on-one interview she talked about everything from...

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ArtsVote for your favourite candidate

By Leah Hansen and Adriana Parente Five Toronto mayoral candidates took on the issue of arts funding on Monday at a debate co-ordinated by ArtsVote Toronto, an organization co-chaired by a Ryerson...

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PHOTO ESSAY: Students strike for education cuts

Reading Time: 3 minutes On Nov. 6, Ryerson students gathered for a one-day student strike across Toronto. The day of action began with a soft picket line in front of the Sheldon & Tracy Levy...

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Ryerson student strike takes over streets of Toronto

Reading Time: 4 minutes By Valerie Dittrich and Alexandra Holyk Ryerson community members temporarily shut down the intersection at Yonge and Dundas streets while marching to Queen’s Park as they...

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BREAKING: Student Choice Initiative defeated in Ontario Divisional Court

Reading Time: < 1 minute By Emma Sandri In a unanimous decision, an Ontario Divisional Court ruled that the Doug Ford government’s Student Choice Initiative (SCI) was “unlawful,” according to the...

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‘This was never about choice’: CFS exec at Queen’s Park SCI press conference

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Charlize Alcaraz and Jessica Mazze The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) and York Federation of Students (YFS) called on the provincial government to “do better” in a...

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Provincial government to appeal Student Choice Initiative

Reading Time: < 1 minute By Madi Wong The provincial government is filing an appeal to reinstate the Student Choice Initiative (SCI) that was deemed “unlawful” in an Ontario court last month. On...

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Ryerson to remove opt-out portal on RAMSS after SCI strike down in court

Reading Time: < 1 minute By Valerie Dittrich Ryerson will shut down the Student Choice Initiative (SCI) opt-out portal in RAMSS, according to a statement from vice-provost, students Jen McMillen....

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Here’s what you missed at Rye …

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Emma Sandri RSU to release forensic audit  The Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) is set to release the forensic audit at their upcoming Semi-Annual General Meeting on Feb. 3....

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From exams to cross-examinations: What it’s like to be a survivor and a student

Reading Time: 5 minutes The Ryerson student who submitted this essay chose to remain anonymous for privacy reasons. Trigger warning for descriptions of legal and court proceedings in relation to sexual...

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Shit hit the fan: A year of chaos in review

Reading Time: 6 minutes A provincial policy that defunded student groups. The termination of the RSU. And a global pandemic to top it all off. Alexandra Holyk and Madi Wong report on the takeaways for...

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Your Rye crisis based on your zodiac sign

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Alexandra Holyk Rye High’s had quite a year. From the Student Choice Initiative (SCI) to the never-ending construction to the three student governing bodies to watching...

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Here’s how Ontario’s new restrictions affect Ryerson

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Alexandra Holyk Ryerson community members are asked to continue refraining from coming to campus unless it’s necessary, after Premier Doug Ford unveiled new restrictions on...

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Ryerson president Mohamed Lachemi offers the MAC as mass vaccination site

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Elena De Luigi Ryerson president Mohamed Lachemi has offered the city of Toronto one of the school’s athletic centres as a mass COVID-19 vaccination site.  Lachemi commented...

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Ford government’s appeal to reinstate Student Choice Initiative to be heard...

Reading Time: 2 minutes By Catherine Abes The provincial government’s appeal to reinstate the Student Choice Initiative (SCI) will be heard at the Court of Appeal for Ontario on March 23 and 24....

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RECAP: Student Choice Initiative had no intent to target student...

Reading Time: 7 minutes By Charlize Alcaraz, Alexandra Holyk and Heidi Lee To read about the next steps regarding the appeal, scroll to the bottom of the article for more information. Student...

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Editorial: For my last trick, I’m choosing hope

Reading Time: 4 minutes By Catherine Abes It’s been a year, Ryerson. While vague, that feels like the most succinct way I could possibly describe these past months. So much has happened since...

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