While I genuinely hope everyone is okay, I’m left wondering why anyone was there in the first place
“It is time to strike”: Ontario student leaders join anti-racism day of action on Sept. 30
All Out September 30 is a campaign led by a collective of BIPOC students calling for racial justice in post-secondary institutions
TEASER: The Eyeopener — END GAME
How are you gonna stay involved in campus life?? The Eyeopener: END GAME is online and on stands now!
Ryerson students frustrated by additional course costs and full tuition fees
Some students are complaining about courses using online platforms other than D2L that cost more money on top of tuition
Lip service: BIPOC students at Rye feel unsupported by the complaint process
View PostLachemi appoints task force to examine all other task forces
The task force will carry out tasks in addition to tasking tasks to other task forces
Rye says no cops on campus, unless they’re guarding the Egerton statue
What a neutral and totally non-threatening place to park some police cars
Rye profs adapt to online classes through unique learning styles
Professors in the RTA School of Media, fashion and architecture are finding creative ways to teach hands-on courses
From on-campus to online, RU Pow Wow adapts to virtual world
While the COVID-19 pandemic has created limitations for RU Pow Wow, the sense of community has not faded away
Fall mixtape: COVID-19 back to school edition
New music to get you back into the online semester
Ryerson’s new mural recognizes Indigenous identity and culture
The image is part of a series by Nadya Kwandibens showcasing Indigenous identities in urban settings
Activism groups to look out for in Toronto
Meet five groups making their mark in the fight against anti-Blackness, climate change and more
From concerts to theatre, Ryerson creatives adapt during COVID-19
Students discuss the changes they’ve endured during the pandemic and how they continue to bring creative spaces at Ryerson, remotely
Three trans creatives to look out for from Rye
Meet the trans artists, innovators and creators raising the bar from within their industries
How women and non-binary skateboarders in Toronto are navigating a male-dominated space
Women need a space in Toronto’s skate community too
Poetry: “When We’ll No Longer Cross the Street”
“How desperate are the fingers that shake”
Ryerson partners with Navitas to launch transition program for international students
Ryerson has partnered with global educational firm Navitas to launch a program that aims to broaden Ryerson’s supports and services for international students
New Ryerson Venture Zone launched in Brampton
The Ryerson Venture Zone is working on gathering its first cohort for an upcoming industry challenge—in the midst of a pandemic
Faculty of Science introduces Augmented Reality lab experiences
Students in the Faculty of Science will be able to experience an immersive Augmented Reality (AR) lab, as the faculty attempts to innovate at-home learning methods during the pandemic
Women in business disproportionately affected by COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
A new report shows that women’s labour force participation rate fell to its lowest level in 30 years
A Q&A with the man behind transitioning Ryerson online
Brian Lesser of Computing and Communications Services on how he and his team helped transitioned the university online, and plan to keep it running
Making the most of your Rye email with discounts
To help you prep for the first-ever online semester, The Eye has rounded up a few places where you can get a discount without even leaving your desk: just use your Ryerson email address
A Quick Look: Ryerson’s Sustainability
From the university’s energy efficiency efforts to their waste management programs, The Eye takes a look at what Ryerson is doing and how they’re looking to improve
5 wellness apps for the online semester
A 2011 Harvard Medical School study reported that meditation can lead to better memory, information retention and emotion regulation
Responding to Hate Toolkit created to address anti-Asian racism
Legacy members of Canada’s Asian-Canadian community created the toolkit in responce to increasing verbal and physical harassment
Rye students on frontline concerned about COVID-19 conduct
Many of the implemented safety measures add extra work for the employees, students say
Associate professor files lawsuit against Ryerson for harassment
Pria Nippak’s case at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario is the second filed against Ryerson since 2019
Indigenous policy researcher arrested for land defending at 1492 Land Back Lane
Researcher Courtney Skye was present at the latest use of court injunctions against Indigenous treaty rights
Women in business disproportionately affected by COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
A new report shows that women’s labour force participation rate fell to its lowest level in 30 years
International students call for lowered tuition as school year begins online
What does an online semester and no changes in tuition mean for international students?
For Black and Indigenous students, the labour of activism is emotional as it is physical
Long before the recent surge of online and in-the-streets activism, generational trauma for BIPOCs has meant higher rates of PTSD
Fired staff member accuses Ryerson of silencing her and other Black workers
Carol Sutherland has filed three grievances against Ryerson, for which a closed-door arbitration hearing will be held Sept. 9
OP-ED: No cops on campus—we keep each other safe
Abolition is inevitable, but it is up to us to take the necessary steps to realize it in our lifetime, writes Alannah Fricker
Editorial: I guess this means we’re shipmates
A note from our editor-in-chief: The Eye is in the same boat as you are
Job Posting: Web Developer (Fall 2020)
Come work with our award-winning online team! We could use the help!
Eyeopener in-house award winners 2019-2020
Congratulations to our Eyeopener in-house award winners!
EIC who led paper through yearlong shitshow finally defeated by shih-poo
Sarah Krichel’s five-year journey at The Eye comes to a bloody end
Meet your fall 2020 masthead
Congratulations to the editors of fall 2020! Thank you to everyone who ran and voted
Hang in there Ryerson, and we’ll see you soon
A final word from the editor-in-chief, Sarah Krichel
Sports & Culture: More than just the game
Challenging the norms while addressing the unrealistic limits and expectations
Lip service: BIPOC students at Rye feel unsupported by the complaint process
View PostIt’s okay for you and school to go on a break
View PostFriendship at first like
View PostSex work is real work for Ryerson students
View PostThe next level: How students get around their post-secondary obstacles
View PostHigh functioning: How students self-medicate with weed
While self-medicating with weed can help students make it through the day, the practice can be difficult to control
Is your porn ethical?
Being an ethical consumer applies to porn, too
Swipe right for Ryerson’s Tinder horror stories
Three Ryerson students on the dates that did not go as planned.
Students risk it all for reheated food, overpriced beer at Yonge Street Warehouse
While I genuinely hope everyone is okay, I’m left wondering why anyone was there in the first place
Lachemi appoints task force to examine all other task forces
The task force will carry out tasks in addition to tasking tasks to other task forces
Rye says no cops on campus, unless they’re guarding the Egerton statue
What a neutral and totally non-threatening place to park some police cars
The mysterious case of Beans the husky
The story of a prof who cruelly left his class wondering whether his dog really exists
Person with custom Zoom background is clearly hiding something, but what?
From Perry the Platypus to an unsolved Rubik’s cube, find out what your peers are hiding behind their Zoom backgrounds
Students day drink, play iMessage beer pong for authentic frosh experience
If you thought you were missing out on parties at Pitman Hall, think again
Student excited to be going to university at worst time
Staring at a laptop for months on end is the ideal way to start a university career for this incoming student
Profs who can’t figure out PowerPoint to teach online classes
Everyone knows that cool people use Google Slides now anyways
BREAKING: Campus construction completed, president Lachemi says
Photos of the campus will be published on the university’s website
“It is time to strike”: Ontario student leaders join anti-racism day of action on Sept. 30
All Out September 30 is a campaign led by a collective of BIPOC students calling for racial justice in post-secondary institutions
Ryerson students frustrated by additional course costs and full tuition fees
Some students are complaining about courses using online platforms other than D2L that cost more money on top of tuition
Rye profs adapt to online classes through unique learning styles
Professors in the RTA School of Media, fashion and architecture are finding creative ways to teach hands-on courses
To stay or not to stay: Students leave Toronto as university goes online
Out-of-province students and international students have returned home in light of remote learning occurring at Ryerson due to the COVID-19 pandemic
RU Therapy Dogs goes online
For an hour every Wednesday, students can meet therapy dogs through a Zoom call to brighten their day
UPDATE: Ryerson announces mostly online winter semester
After a new statement from university president Mohamed Lachemi, students currently living in residence will not be required to move out
Emergency RSU BoD meeting addresses layoff of 5 staff members, upcoming strike
The motion to extend the full-time staff lay off period was tabled until January
From Ryerson to France
Former Ram Taylor Dupuis is following his dream of playing pro hockey in Europe
Finding identity outside of sport
How university athletes can struggle with life after sports
Rams don’t lay Eggs: Is it time for a name change for Ryerson’s mascot?
With Eggy’s relation to Egerton Ryerson, is it time the university changes the name?
The history of Eggy the Ram
The long life of Ryerson’s famous mascot
Rams’ rookies prepare for new beginnings at Ryerson
As the new school year begins, some of the Rams’ biggest recruits share how and why they came to Ryerson
How to stay active during a pandemic
Rams athletes, coaches and facility employees give the best tips and tricks for an active and healthy fall
Waiver to use MAC deemed ‘not enforceable’ by law expert
By signing the waiver, students and those living in their households agree to give up their right to any future legal claims against Ryerson
Rams women’s basketball alumna signs first pro contract in France
Robertson set a program record for assists in a single-season this past year
TEASER: The Eyeopener — END GAME
How are you gonna stay involved in campus life?? The Eyeopener: END GAME is online and on stands now!
TRAILER: Who is The Eye?
Did you know Ryerson has its own student newspaper? (No seriously!)
Teaser trailer: We’re, back?
You’re back? We’re back?
A Quick Look: Ryerson’s Sustainability
From the university’s energy efficiency efforts to their waste management programs, The Eye takes a look at what Ryerson is doing and how they’re looking to improve
VIDEO: R U Smarter than a Fifth-Grader?
R U Smarter than a fifth-grader?? Sports Editor Libaan Osman is here to put you to the test! See what else he has to say in last week’s Sports & …
VIDEO: U sports Basketball Tournament 2020
The Women’s Basketball team just came back from the 2020 U SPORTS championships! Here’s what happened… Edited by: Connor Thomas Shot by: Joseph Shenouda Produced by: Joseph Shenouda & Libaan …
VIDEO: Black on TTC
Sports Editor Libaan Osman talks about his article, in which he describes what it’s like to be a black man on Toronto transit. Read his article below! https://theeyeopener.com/2019/02/blac… Video by: …
Live from the Archives: “Lover Like You” by Zainoun feat. Everett Champion and Pete & Lenny
From the cramped space inside our archives… Zainoun!