By Madi Wong UPDATE: This story has been updated to include the subsequent resignation of vice-president marketing Victoria Anderson-Gardner. The Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) vice-president equity, Naja Pereira, has resigned …
Provincial government to appeal Student Choice Initiative
Doug Ford’s government has filed an appeal to reinstate the Student Choice Initiative
RSU executives condemn ‘anti-Indigenous’ Facebook statement after non-Indigenous performance of song from Disney’s Pocahontas
Vice-president marketing of the RSU noted that the song could be traumatic for other Indigenous students at the event.
Three RSU execs subject to impeachment notices
The impeachment hearing is set for Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Canadian Smash legend Ryan Ford and his connection to Ryerson
Despite not being a Ryerson student, Ford has found a home at the campus as an active member of Ryerson’s Super Smash Bros. weekly tournament
The Art of the Resale
With curation skills and a good eye, it’s easier than ever to make it in the fashion business
Ryerson’s Beading Circles use fashion as a tool for Indigenous reconciliation
Ever other Wednesday night, students have the opportunity to socialize, destress and learn more about Indigenous culture
McCool propels Rams to thrilling overtime victory against Western
Ryerson heads into the break with a 11-4-2 record
The Art of the Resale
With curation skills and a good eye, it’s easier than ever to make it in the fashion business
Ryerson’s Beading Circles use fashion as a tool for Indigenous reconciliation
Ever other Wednesday night, students have the opportunity to socialize, destress and learn more about Indigenous culture
The proud and political voices of Ryerson fashion journalism
The Eyeopener sat with four members of RADMAG and StyleCircle, the authoritative voices on fashion at Ryerson, to hear their opinions on politics, aesthetics and where fashion is headed
The Fashion Issue: Letter from the editor
View PostPHOTO ESSAY: Now you see us
“Fat” is not a bad word, and anyone who says differently is selling something
PHOTO ESSAY: My body, their rules
At some point, fashion became less about self-expression and uniqueness and devolved to focus largely on fitting the mould
Why I started my own halal beauty company
“Despite my love for makeup, I had no idea that products had content that didn’t meet my religious needs”
Ryerson’s up-and-coming student designers
Get to know the unique and distinct young designers coming out of Ryerson’s School of Fashion
The Earopener, Episode 36: Can Universities Become Leaders in Sustainability?
Join host Larry, as we take a deep dive into one of the stories in the Crisis Issue. Larry speaks with Dhriti Gupta, one of the article writers, and asks …
We went to the climate strike—now what?
View PostBREAKING: Student Choice Initiative defeated in Ontario Divisional Court
In a unanimous decision, an Ontario Divisional Court ruled that the Doug Ford government’s Student Choice Initiative (SCI) was “unlawful”
We went to the climate strike—now what?
Months after the strike happened, students are left wondering what they can do about the climate crisis
Looking at how environmentalism is taught in classes
Environmentalism teachers share how they engage their classes with unique teaching methods.
How do we cover the climate crisis?
Journalist share how they give climate crisis coverage the gravitas it deserves.
Can universities become leaders in sustainability?
Students say they’re already aware of their career’s environmental footprint and want to see this reflected in more of their courses
Timeline of the climate crisis over the next 80 years
Here’s what scientists have predicted the next 70 years will look like in terms of climate change
Foodora and Uber workers are fighting for fair working conditions
Your Foodora or Uber Eats order may have only needed you to make a few clicks but for the couriers, the job includes dangerous conditions and unfair wages.
Challenging the lack of social justice teachings in nursing
Cathy Crowe said her memoir was written in response to a lack of social justice teachings in nursing.
Meetup is bonding strangers and building communities
When you want to go to an event but your friends don’t have the same interest. Or you want to make new friends to begin with, there’s the Meetup app.
Balancing the scales of diversity in the legal industry
Now that Ryerson is going to have a law school, it’s important that it balances the scales of diverse applicants.
BREAKING: Student Choice Initiative defeated in Ontario Divisional Court
In a unanimous decision, an Ontario Divisional Court ruled that the Doug Ford government’s Student Choice Initiative (SCI) was “unlawful”
Looking at mental health problems social media can cause with Face to Face
You know that 1 a.m. two hour social media rabbit hole you scroll down into? Face to Face plans to teach you how to take back your time and mental health.
Service with a smile: Sexualization in the restaurant industry
“I don’t sell sex, but I sell the possibility and sometimes that’s enough.”
Chinese Canadians are still seen as foreigners in Canada, says experts
Applicants with Asian last names are 28 per cent less likely to get a job interview, according to 2017 study.
Meet your winter 2020 masthead
Congratulations to our newest editors!
The Fashion Issue: Letter from the editor
View PostLife is a morbid curiosity to me
Our managing editor of the Crisis Issue takes a look at our current state of affairs when it comes to the environment
Ryerson’s one-day strike was full of potential
Overall, it’s fair to say the two groups were fighting for a good cause. But they failed to communicate and collaborate effectively.
Not your token: Trans bodies in post-secondary spaces
We are more than a statistic. We are more than your assignment. We are so much more.
Up-Close & Personal: Why The Eye is on mental health this week
Here’s why The Eyeopener is releasing a mental health package this week
I can’t believe it’s not better
I combined satire and reported stories in order to prove to you that we truly are in The Darkest Timeline glitch.
Editorial: How to call out your professors and course content
Here are ways to safely and effectively call out your profs
We went to the climate strike—now what?
View PostQueerness, fashion & safety: When LGBTQ2IA+ aesthetics popularized but left its community members behind
View PostBREAKING: Student Choice Initiative defeated in Ontario Divisional Court
In a unanimous decision, an Ontario Divisional Court ruled that the Doug Ford government’s Student Choice Initiative (SCI) was “unlawful”
Can universities become leaders in sustainability?
Students say they’re already aware of their career’s environmental footprint and want to see this reflected in more of their courses
You can’t sit with us: How our high school frenemies shape us
“There was this one corridor where if you didn’t eat lunch there, you weren’t considered a theatre kid.”
School, but you’re bleeding
“It’s such a tedious process explaining over and over again that I’m in so much pain that I can’t go to class”
Up-Close & Personal: Going online for support
View PostUp-Close & Personal: Why students are in need of identity-specific counselling
View PostThe rise and fall of “Peepeepoopoo Man”
A man on a mission, his short legacy and the end of an era
Exam season: time to cram then forget everything literally right after
Study, exam, forget everything, repeat = examnesia
Campus cork boards cry for help
The cork boards around campus have had enough with all of the flyers
BREAKING: Student Choice Initiative defeated in Ontario Divisional Court
In a unanimous decision, an Ontario Divisional Court ruled that the Doug Ford government’s Student Choice Initiative (SCI) was “unlawful”
Twilight reenactment to take place on Ryerson campus
Twilight was a cultural phenomenon that shaped our generation—and now, it’s back
Climate crisis deniers validated by early snowfall
“It’s snowing fam. Global warming can’t be real!”
Kerr Hall fire alarms pulled by students who are super over it
Let’s get the hell out of class in the fastest way possible—pulling the fire alarm
Students finishing final projects realize how much group work fucking sucks
She will not rest until she “finds those dirty bastards”
BREAKING: RSU’s vice-president marketing resigns, same day as vice-president equity’s resignation
The RSU’s vice-president marketing has resigned as of Tuesday
BREAKING: RSU’s vice-president equity resigns ahead of board of directors meeting
By Madi Wong UPDATE: This story has been updated to include the subsequent resignation of vice-president marketing Victoria Anderson-Gardner. The Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) vice-president equity, Naja Pereira, has resigned …
Provincial government to appeal Student Choice Initiative
Doug Ford’s government has filed an appeal to reinstate the Student Choice Initiative
RSU executives condemn ‘anti-Indigenous’ Facebook statement after non-Indigenous performance of song from Disney’s Pocahontas
Vice-president marketing of the RSU noted that the song could be traumatic for other Indigenous students at the event.
Three RSU execs subject to impeachment notices
The impeachment hearing is set for Tuesday, Dec. 10.
U of T eliminates opt-out portal amid SCI takedown
The university suspended access to the opt-out portal to “evaluate the technical impact” of the court decision
Here’s what you missed at the November Board of Governors meeting
If you couldn’t make it to the BoG meeting on Nov. 28, here’s everything that took place.
Four RSU executives may not have worked their minimum amount of hours
At an RSU emergency Bod meeting, a motion was passed to hold execs accountable for not working their full workweeks
Canadian Smash legend Ryan Ford and his connection to Ryerson
Despite not being a Ryerson student, Ford has found a home at the campus as an active member of Ryerson’s Super Smash Bros. weekly tournament
McCool propels Rams to thrilling overtime victory against Western
Ryerson heads into the break with a 11-4-2 record
RTA students give back with practicum event in support of MLSE foundation
A group of fourth-year students raised $7,000 in support of MLSE foundation
Rams fall to Badgers in rematch
The Rams drop to 10-4-2 with the loss
Rams men’s hockey team to participate in annual community skate at Regent Park
“We take a lot of pride in doing events like these,” Rams goaltender Taylor Dupuis told The Eyeopener.
Rams lose first game against Varsity Blues since 2013
The Rams dropped to 4-5 on the season with the loss
Marin Scotten’s hot hand carries the Rams past Varsity Blues
Scotten drops 22 points on 8-16 shooting to give the Rams their seventh win of the season
Catching up with Ryerson legends: Myles Charvis signs pro contract with KW Titans
With one U SPORTS silver and two bronze medals to his name, Charvis is excited to experience life beyond Ryerson
What Mental Health Resources Exist for Ryerson students?
Here are the mental health resources for Ryerson students.
Wearing Koy Gear For A Day Vlog
It’s vlog season and we got some Koy Gear
VIDEO: Real Life Horror Stories – Three Truths and One Lie
For our annual fun issue, our fun editor created The Darkest Timeline, a compilation of stories highlighting the blurred lines between the real and the satirical. In our video we …
The Way She Looks: A History of Female Gazes in African Portraiture Highlight Video
A video highlighting the new exhibit “The Way She Looks”
VIDEO: What you missed over the summer holiday
What’s up Rye? Here’s a few things you’ve missed over the summer break