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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...
View ArticleHeavyweights 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...
View ArticleAre 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 -...
View ArticleVIDEO: 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...
View ArticleArtsVote 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...
View ArticlePHOTO 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...
View ArticleRyerson 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...
View ArticleBREAKING: 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...
View Article‘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...
View ArticleProvincial 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...
View ArticleRyerson 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....
View ArticleHere’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....
View ArticleFrom 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...
View ArticleShit 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...
View ArticleYour 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...
View ArticleHere’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...
View ArticleRyerson 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...
View ArticleFord 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....
View ArticleRECAP: 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...
View ArticleEditorial: 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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