Month: March 2002

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Mom nurses herself back to school

The scene was too much for Shirley Alvares to witness: A husband who just lost his child during birth is forced into a crowded hospital hallway to mourn.

Piper paid at Factory Theatre’s new play

One-time Ryerson student Colleen Murphy reflects on her controversial new play, The Piper

New GM steps in at RyeSAC

Ryerson student groups and other community members receiving cash from RyeSAC will be noticing a new signature on their cheque, as RyeSAC introduces their new general manager today.

ITM programs networks for females

Insufficient numbers of women are graduating from information technology programs in Canada.

The rancid smell of victory

From the desk of the bastard editor for March 6, 2002.

Improving the image of cancer

What started as a challenge between three graduate students in 1996 could today be a potential breakthrough for cancer treatment and organ transplants.

Boycott of campus newspaper continues

Ryerson’s student services are continuing to refuse to speak to The Eyeopener since the newspaper published a controversial Valentine’ Day edition.

News briefs for the week of March 6

News briefs for the week of March 6

You’re hired, well, sort of

Uncertainty over looming budget cuts has left many Ryerson program heads unable to commit to hiring new faculty members until next year’s budget is announced in May.

Rye loses an angel

On Tuesday, February 26, second-year journalism student, Julia Louie was killed when a car she was travelling in spun out on a patch of ice and hit another vehicle.

Providing the world with karaoke via his kiddie keyboard

Decked out in orange hot pants and sneakers, Ryerson film grad Malcolm Fraser can perform 10 songs in 20 minutes thanks to his trusty kiddie keyboard.

Lajeunesse to Tories: show me the money

Ontario’s provincial government has come to the province’s universities asking for a favour, but Ryerson president Claude Lajeunesse is skeptical enough not to jump at the promise of more funding in return.