Rappers are the rock stars of today, but they may be more similar to the rock stars of yesterday than you thought
Ryerson students are learning new skills while social distancing
During the school year, full-time students don’t necessarily have time to learn skills because they have deadlines to meet, pressure to get good grades and even part-time jobs, she says.
COVID-19 has added stress to grocery workers, Ryerson student says
Amid COVID-19, grocery workers and others working in essential sectors have faced added stress despite working in an already precarious setting
Campus construction continues through COVID-19
University president Mohamed Lachemi said he cannot guarantee a completion date as of yet.
COVID-19: How Ryerson faculties are transitioning curriculums in light of the pandemic
Since March 13, Ryerson faculties have worked on transitioning their curricula to fit online and alternative formats
The balancing act: How Ryerson student athletes do it all
Spoiler: It’s all about time management
Sport imitates life
How sports influence who we are as people
Why Canadian student athletes don’t get a ‘full ride’ like some Americans do
Unlike many American programs, earning a scholarship for U Sports athletes is about school as much as it’s about skill and talent
Opinion: Rock Still Lives… But in Hip Hop
Rappers are the rock stars of today, but they may be more similar to the rock stars of yesterday than you thought
Just the ‘Trick’: Creating a space for diversity and creativity in Trick Magazine
Trick’s main focus is creating a safe space for marginalized artists
Intro and Mass Exodus cancelled in light of COVID-19
Both events are hoping to showcase students’ works in alternative ways
Garden View de-stigmatizes mental health struggles in “Better for Me”
Garden View talks about their journey to creating Better for Me and how mental health intertwines with their visual album
Thrifting is trendy, but it hasn’t always been
Over the past decade, thrifting has resurfaced and become fashionable. But what was it like for people who grew up with it?
Ryerson Musical Theatre Company showcases their production of “Big Fish” in the midst of funding challenges
‘Big Fish’ is this years fifth show by the RMTC, and will open on March 11
Eternity Martis talks issues of college culture in new memoir
‘They Said This Would Be Fun’ delves into Martis’ journey of being a person of colour in a predominantly white college towns party culture
We will fight back
“All we want is for people to hear us, recognize us and follow through on the promises that are owed to us”
Ryerson in talks with education firm Navitas on new international student program
Faculty, staff and students are divided on a proposed partnership between Ryerson University and an international education provider
RU Mine still set to launch despite social distancing
Despite *literally everything that is happening* Ryerson still needs a dating app, right?
Best tech for students to stay in touch and stay organized
Here’s a list of applications and websites that can be used to stay organized and chat in the coming weeks.
A guide to surviving online courses
We all have online classes now, here’s how we will survive
Highlighting Ryerson research: Six faculty members and their accomplishments
The SRC award recipients’ research, scholarly and creative activities range from resource recovery in wastewater to podcasts on Canadian history
Forget the struggle of Toronto life, let’s all move to Waterloo
A new study looked at where millennials move when they leave their parental homes and enter the housing and rental marketplaces.
‘Dimensions’ pushes for diversity and equity in academic research
Ryerson has endorsed Dimensions, an initiative to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion within scholarly research
SciXchange is leading the way in improving science literacy
SciXchange hopes to make science accessible while developing a more inclusive and healthy science culture in Canada
Ryerson students are learning new skills while social distancing
During the school year, full-time students don’t necessarily have time to learn skills because they have deadlines to meet, pressure to get good grades and even part-time jobs, she says.
That’s what friends are for
Despite the fact that supporting others is a source of happiness for most people, when you don’t go about it correctly, you too can feel exhausted to continue that support
Students on the cancelled opportunities of a pandemic
View PostCan we avoid occupational burnout?
Even when she was little, Nishat Chowdhury watched the news. She was always fascinated by the way Peter Mansbridge, former anchor of CBC’s The National, told and presented stories.
Three Ryerson dropouts on where their hustle took them
Former Rye students turned producers, innovators and entrepreneurs tell us how they got their dream careers without a degree
The Hustle Issue: A note from a recovering overachiever
Yes, we all really be out here, but when did it stop being fun?
Personal essay: The emotional burnout of being a POC hustler
For people of colour, our identities can be at odds with the world—but can also be our greatest strength
Sports & Culture: More than just the game
Challenging the norms while addressing the unrealistic limits and expectations
The Hustle Issue: A note from a recovering overachiever
Yes, we all really be out here, but when did it stop being fun?
We will fight back
“All we want is for people to hear us, recognize us and follow through on the promises that are owed to us”
Canada isn’t offering a history lesson on colonialism, but the RCMP is
The term “colonialism” isn’t just a history lesson—it’s happening now, but not just in Wet’suwet’en Nation. It’s all around you as a student of this campus
Love, Sex & the Internet: Rewriting the modern love story
In 2020, Laurie would be drunk texting Jo his confession at 3 a.m.
Op-ed: So you have a governing problem…
At Monday night’s SAGM, the RSU didn’t release the promised forensic audit. Former RSU president writes about the solutions to your governing problem
EDITORIAL: Rye ditches RSU, that’s that on student autonomy
It means that if you’re an independent on-campus group, pissing the school off is not in your best interests
Editorial: Half a decade at The Eyeopener
I’ve spent nearly a quarter of my life at The Eyeopener and have seen firsthand the shift that’s happened in that tiny newsroom
Sex 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.
call-me-by-your-url.tumblr.com
View PostError 404: Breakup Not Found
“It’s really hard to get over someone when you’re keeping tabs on them”
Love, Sex & the Internet: Rewriting the modern love story
In 2020, Laurie would be drunk texting Jo his confession at 3 a.m.
Here’s what to do while self-isolating, based on your zodiac sign
Happy self-isolation season!
Study suggests humans don’t know they’re domesticated by cats
Research from Ryerson’s Centre for Feline Innovation found surprising results on the relationship between cats and humans
Local man sneezes just to have subway to himself
There’s nothing like an empty cart during rush hour
Business student’s startup pitch turns out to be HelloFresh
Just another business student coming up with a super innovative plan
Rye faculty and students leave campus amidst COVID-19, discover alternate universe
“Sometimes we’d sing ‘Row row row your boat’ twice or Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive’ at the top of our lungs in the quad”
Student finds fame after singing at Oakham Café open mic
Have you ever walked past a poster advertising the Oakham Café open mic and thought about getting up on that stage?
Job application tab closed after three months, student finally feels peace
Happy job hunting season, Rye <3
Ryerson to give out free weed as distraction from student government issues
Plants are cross-bred at Ryerson’s Fat Blunt Innovation Zone
Exchange during COVID-19: Students’ dream experience ‘torn apart’
“I didn’t want to sit in an airport for hours, go through the really long lines, sit in a plane of 8 ½ hours and be exposed to [COVID-19],” said one student
BREAKING: Rye postpones spring convocation
Once fall convocation ceremonies are planned, spring graduates are expected to be invited to fall ceremonies instead
COVID-19 has added stress to grocery workers, Ryerson student says
Amid COVID-19, grocery workers and others working in essential sectors have faced added stress despite working in an already precarious setting
BREAKING: Rye announces credit/no credit options for winter semester courses amid COVID-19
The office of the provost and vice-president, academic announced that students will have the option to maintain a letter grade or receive a course credit
Campus construction continues through COVID-19
University president Mohamed Lachemi said he cannot guarantee a completion date as of yet.
COVID-19: How Ryerson faculties are transitioning curriculums in light of the pandemic
Since March 13, Ryerson faculties have worked on transitioning their curricula to fit online and alternative formats
Rye leaders are working to protect those experiencing homelessness amid COVID-19
In light of COVID-19, Ryerson community members say that the city needs to come together to support the critically vulnerable
One person dead after shooting near Ryerson campus
It is not yet confirmed if the victim was a Ryerson community member
The balancing act: How Ryerson student athletes do it all
Spoiler: It’s all about time management
Sport imitates life
How sports influence who we are as people
Why Canadian student athletes don’t get a ‘full ride’ like some Americans do
Unlike many American programs, earning a scholarship for U Sports athletes is about school as much as it’s about skill and talent
‘The middle with the turban’: How Rams volleyball star Navreet Suhan carries his traditions with pride
“Wearing the turban was meant for us to stand out, and not to fit in”
Victory at all costs: What happens when your parents are a little too passionate about your sport
Sometimes your your biggest fans can turn into resentful critics
‘Out of the question’: How the cost of sports excludes low-income kids
It’s well known you need to have money to be in sport programs growing up. But the financial barriers have led to low-income and immigrant families feeling particularly excluded
Referees shouldn’t be exempt from your respect
Referees of the Ryerson community tell us about their experiences while officiating
Unrecruited love
Not everyone enters university sports as a coveted athlete
Live from the Archives: “Lover Like You” by Zainoun feat. Everett Champion and Pete & Lenny
From the cramped space inside our archives… Zainoun!
How well do you know your coach ft. the Ryerson women’s basketball team
We sat down with three players on the Ryerson’s women’s basketball team to see who knew head coach Carly Clarke the best!
Live From the Archives: Grace Turner ft. Pete and Lenny
Our first instalment of Live from the Archives in 2020! Please watch talented Ryerson Artists Perform from our Archive room at the Eyeopener. Grace Turner performs “Love is Not a …
Teaser trailer: Navigating identity as a second-generation Iranian-Canadian
Negin Khodayari talks about her experience navigating identity as a second-generation Iranian-Canadian.
VIDEO: Weirdest Tinder experiences confessions
If you have ever had a weird Tinder experience, you’re not alone
VIDEO: Love & Sex Survey Results 2020
___________________________________ The results are in!! Check out the HILARIOUS results to our 2020 Love & Sex survey!! Read more results in our newest issue: Love, Sex & the Internet, on …
VIDEO: Collision at the Church and Gould intersection
A truck crashed into a traffic light at the Church and Gould intersection on Friday January 10. See above for more details. —— Video by: Connor Thomas and Pernia Jamshed …
VIDEO: Check out these new galleries at the Ryerson Image Centre!
Four new exhibits opened up at Ryerson’s Image Arts Centre. The Eye’s here to tell you what they’re all about! ———- Shot by: Kelsea MacKay and Connor Thomas Edited by: …