Almost 20 years ago, Ryerson was the first university to host a powwow. The tradition returned to campus on Friday
UNB Varsity Reds blank Rams in annual Back to School Bash
The Ryerson Rams men’s hockey team battled hard, but wouldn’t be able to overtake the AUS powerhouse UNB Varsity Reds, losing 0-3 at home on Friday night
Ryerson announces 8th-floor SLC pillow room for students to scream into the void
Scream your heart out, Ryerson
Ryerson graduation ceremonies moved to the MAC indefinitely
Ryerson’s convocation ceremonies will be held in the Mattamy Athletic Centre forevermore
Rams in Review – Week of Sept. 13-19
Catch up on all of the weekend’s matchups with The Eyeopener’s sports editors
Who decides what gets rammed out of the Ram?
Regulars at the Ram in Rye (mostly The Eyeopener staff) were shocked to find that the crispy, fried cauliflower bites were no more
Hana Shafi holds talk at Ryerson’s annual Art and Consent workshop
The talk, called Consent & Art, is part of the annual Disorientation week, a week-long discussion on activism, social justices and more
This rich to ride: The cost of studying abroad
View PostHere are all the famous people you missed on campus
Our kick-ass photographers have your kick-ass TIFF photo roundup
The Ear-opener ep 12: Inside TIFF’s Ryerson Mafia
With the TIFF season coming to an end this weekend, online editor Bryan Meler digs deep into the “Ryerson Mafia”, a clique of former Ryerson students that’s been infiltrating the festival for decades now
The Ryerson Mafia within TIFF
The Mafia is what the expansive, but exclusive network of Ryerson students and alumni have colloquially coined themselves. It’s an organized body that takes full shape at TIFF
A handy-dandy map of Ryerson
This campus can get confusing, so here’s an interactive map of what the heck is going on here
The best podcasts for your shitty commute
An Eye editor walks you through what you’ve got to listen to on your commute
How not to piss people off on the TTC
In the spirit of going back to school and starting a schedule that might require you to spend at least 15 hours a week on the TTC, here’s some things you should avoid doing on the Rocket
The TTC and Me: Stay vigilant, Ryerson
Commuting can turn into a scary thing really quickly if you don’t remain vigilant
Getting off Gould and getting your groove on
The best places to get it on, off campus… Depending on what your vibe is
New cannabis business course attracts small business owners outside of Ryerson
The business of cannabis course is the first of its kind in Ontario, attracting attention from students and small business owners from outside Ryerson
Ryerson in talks to make two-factor authentication mandatory for incoming students
Two-factor authentication may soon become mandatory for all Ryerson accounts, as an added security measure
Ryerson to open a national cybersecurity centre
Ryerson plans to launch Cybersecure Catalyst to promote training, innovation, and research surrounding cybersecurity
Seven apps to help you through the school year
School’s hard, so here are some apps to help make it easier
Memorable moments in biz and tech this year
From questions about law school, expensive housing and Facebook knowing just a little too much about our actions, here are some of the more memorable moments from our biz and tech section
Best apps of the year
Check out out favourite apps that we used this year
How to save money this summer
I’m saving paper
Expect more zones and policy changes for weed legalization at Rye next year
New zones, adjustments to tuition and OSAP and some details on the Brampton campus expansion—here’s what to expect for next year
Powwow at Ryerson gives students opportunity to celebrate Indigenous cultures
Almost 20 years ago, Ryerson was the first university to host a powwow. The tradition returned to campus on Friday
Hana Shafi holds talk at Ryerson’s annual Art and Consent workshop
The talk, called Consent & Art, is part of the annual Disorientation week, a week-long discussion on activism, social justices and more
Black Liberation Collective finds solidarity with Indigenous students at Black Frosh
Black and Indigenous students met in solidarity for one another’s struggles at the Glad Day Bookstore on Thursday
Muslim Womxn at Ryerson work to degender Islam
“The point of this space is to keep all of our people informed about their rights and how to empower them,” said Yaqub
Black students find community at Political Education 101 event
Students had the opportunity to talk to Pascale Diverlus, a former Ryerson grad, on the challenges of navigating campus as a Black student
Ryerson hosts first Black Frosh
“A lot of Black students were articulating how they felt isolated coming to post-secondary”
A guide to fill your eight most basic needs in and around Ryerson’s campus
We take a look at some of the best places to go to at and around Ryerson
The best places to find food on Ryerson’s campus
The Eyeopener has compiled a list of the food places on campus you should definitely be dropping your OSAP money on
The right to listen
“Free speech means the government can’t arrest you for speaking your mind”
Kerr Hall: The maze that you’ll never run away from
Kerr Hall isn’t the easiest building to navigate. Just ask our Sports Editor, Peter Ash
Why you shouldn’t take an 8 a.m. class
Taking an 8 a.m. class isn’t the most intelligent thing to do, especially if you’re not prepared for the consequences
We’re just as sweaty and nervous, we just hide it better
There’s nothing wrong with calling your mom every day
Editorial: This year has been a wild one, but thanks for sticking around
Well, here I am, writing the last words that I will ever write for The Eyeopener
Editorial Bites: Fake IDs, hostile campus design and bed bugs
Instead of a regular editorial, this week, editor-in-chief Sierra Bein has opted for bite-sized content goodness
Editorial: Looking back at Ryerson’s sports history
The managing editors of this year’s sports issue write about how there’s more to the story than what’s happening in athletics now
Editorial: Study tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite
In VIC 205, where students said they were getting bitten, we found the bugs when Ryerson said they didn’t exist
This rich to ride: The cost of studying abroad
View PostMiseducation: How the old sex-ed curriculum left university students in the dark
View PostWhat Ryerson isn’t telling you about its animal testing
View PostMeet your Fall 2018 Masthead
Congratulations to our Fall 2018 Eyeopener masthead!
The Fake Out: Are the risks and costs of fake IDs worth it?
Starting out university underaged means that you can’t always enjoy going out for a hot night on the town with all your friends—unless you get a fake. But are the risks and the cost even worth it?
Podcast: Ryerson students of different identities talk about navigating the dating world
These four Ryerson students talk about the nitty-gritty of their sexuality and relationships in an audio feature
Losing my religion: How university can challenge your faith
School changes everything—the way we work, sleep and socialize. It can also change your relationship with religion
What happened when I tried free bleeding on my period
View PostRyerson announces 8th-floor SLC pillow room for students to scream into the void
Scream your heart out, Ryerson
Dear Artemis: A discussion with the office dog
Our office dog, Artemis, engages in a tell-all interview with The Eye
Ryerson employees can now tell customers off without consequences
Chances are you’ve had the urge to reach over the counter and give a piece of your mind to the rude customer you are contractually obligated to serve. There is now a free speech policy change that could help you
One per cent of students agree that Ryerson’s new housing is affordable
You might just be the desired customer Ryerson is looking to attract with their newest residence building, HOEM
New study finds that teachers are actually more scared of students
“The study concluded that regardless of the age group of students, teachers were 100 per cent more afraid of them than vice versa”
The mysterious murder of Chris Finnigan
It was a crisp Tuesday afternoon. Chris Finnigan, one of Ryerson’s most eligible squirrels, died earlier that morning
Meet your Fall 2018 Masthead
Congratulations to our Fall 2018 Eyeopener masthead!
What to do when Mother Nature thinks parkas and shorts are the new fad
Make sense of Toronto’s crazy weather with these fantastic new tips!
Ryerson graduation ceremonies moved to the MAC indefinitely
Ryerson’s convocation ceremonies will be held in the Mattamy Athletic Centre forevermore
Sudden Gould Street closure puts Rye staff, students with disabilities at risk
Both the construction barriers on Gould Street and the lack of warning about the closure of the street central to Ryerson’s campus put students and staff with disabilities at risk, advocates say
RSU’s 2018-2019 Budget: Where is your money going this year?
The Ryerson Students’ Union slashed scholarships while kickin’ it during their annual retreat. Here’s a breakdown of what your money is going toward
Goodbye RCC Bridge Tim Hortons kiosk, Hello All-You-Can-Eat Meal Plan
The coffee stand between Kerr Hall and the RCC bridge is getting torn down. But hey, at least there are more options for vegan students in the Pitman Hall cafeteria now
Toronto Public Health hires more outreach staff around safe injection site on campus
As the opioid crisis rages on in Toronto, the city is increasing the number of outreach staff around the safe injection site beside Ryerson
Centre for Urban Innovation slated to open in November
Despite construction delays, the terms for securing $19.8 million in federal funding for Ryerson’s Centre for Urban Innovation will be met
Trial underway for Toronto man who pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting Ryerson student
A Toronto man pleaded not guilty to charges he sexually assaulted a Ryerson University student and livestreamed her vomiting while naked as he laughed with a friend on Facetime
Ongoing construction delays Kerr Hall Quad reopening
Ongoing construction closing off Ryerson’s quad, the university’s central green space, is expected to continue throughout the semester
UNB Varsity Reds blank Rams in annual Back to School Bash
The Ryerson Rams men’s hockey team battled hard, but wouldn’t be able to overtake the AUS powerhouse UNB Varsity Reds, losing 0-3 at home on Friday night
Rams in Review – Week of Sept. 13-19
Catch up on all of the weekend’s matchups with The Eyeopener’s sports editors
Rams Live: The dedicated students and staff behind the Ryerson Rams webcasts
Rams Live, a program created by the RTA School of Media, has become one of the most successful broadcasts in university media. Here’s how it came to be
More than a club: Rams men’s cricket team are looking for recognition
After winning the Canadian College Cricket national championship, the Rams men’s cricket team are looking to show others that they’re one of the top programs at Ryerson
2018-19 Preview: It’s all or nothing for Ryerson’s men’s basketball
Having only been one play away from winning it all, Ryerson’s men’s basketball team is looking to capture its first and only national title this season
Rams complete comeback against Carleton, end preseason opening weekend
The Ryerson Rams men’s hockey team made a solid comeback against the Carleton Ravens, taking a 5-3 win in their second preseason game of the season on Saturday
2018-19 Preview: Rams men’s volleyball team motivated to create new identity
The Ryerson Rams men’s volleyball team are looking to fulfill their goals by changing their culture and finding their own identity
Rams down Gee-Gees in overtime to open preseason
The Ryerson Rams men’s hockey won their preseason game behind the heroics of Alex Basso
How sex-ed kept me in the dark
Ryerson students and grads explain how the 1998 Sex-Ed curriculum affected them
Video: Join The Eyeopener 2018-19
Come join The Eyeopener! We’re always looking for writers, videographers and photographers. All skills levels are welcome. And sometimes there’s snacks and puppies in our office!
The best places to find food on Ryerson’s campus
The Eyeopener has compiled a list of the food places on campus you should definitely be dropping your OSAP money on
Eyechat – Shady Scripts, Elections and Seriously Affordable Transit
This week on Eyechat, our panel talked about some of the stories from last semester that you may have missed.
Mass Exodus 2018
Mass Exodus 2018 at Daniel Spectrum
Eyeopener media in review
Here’s a little compilation of what we’ve been working on behind the camera this year.
Chess and chill
Media Editor Malachi Rowswell, plays two harrowing games of chess with Tony Le, a prominent community member in the Ryerson Chess Club.
What is The Eyeopener?
Who are we? What do we do? Let us tell ya.