By Brent Smyth For the third consecutive year, Ryerson men’s basketball recruit Jordan Henry will play for Team Canada on the world stage, this time at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World …
Free online textbook library launches for Ontario students
An online library of free open-source textbooks has just launched this month for post-secondary students across Ontario, with a $1-million investment from the provincial government for more content on the way.
Rams men’s hockey team recruits five new players
After getting eliminated from the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) playoffs in April, the Rams men’s hockey team have recruited five new players
Rams hockey teams score $1-million donation
The Rams women’s and men’s hockey teams received a donation of $1 million that will be used for team development, player recruitment and financial awards for student-athletes
A Tribe Called Red performs at Lake Devo
By Sarah Krichel The Native DJ group A Tribe Called Red performed on June 1 at Lake Devo as part of Congress 2017. The group, made up of DJ NDN, …
One-man film crew reps Rams at prestigious media awards
Every year, the Sports Media Awards recognize outstanding video production work done by college students across Canada and the U.S. The content selected ranges from live-game production to marketing campaigns, and the awards can act as a solid springboard for any student interested in working in sport media.
Students over summer: Ryerson film grad takes on Bowmanville zoo
Jessie Posthumus is taking on the controversial story about the Bowmanville Zoo in her new film Don’t Shoot the Dog
Kellie Ring hopes to punch her ticket to Tokyo 2020
During her career, she has played in Montenegro, Chile and Mexico representing Canada. Soon, the former Ryerson standout hopes to add Tokyo to that list
A Tribe Called Red performs at Lake Devo
By Sarah Krichel The Native DJ group A Tribe Called Red performed on June 1 at Lake Devo as part of Congress 2017. The group, made up of DJ NDN, …
Students over summer: Ryerson film grad takes on Bowmanville zoo
Jessie Posthumus is taking on the controversial story about the Bowmanville Zoo in her new film Don’t Shoot the Dog
Ryerson’s Image Centre to receive a facelift—literally
The photo collection consists of press photography of Canadian news, and will be introduced to the public in Ryerson’s upcoming exhibit The Faraway Nearby on September 13.
Live from the Archives: The Earopener takes on School of Rock
For our last Live from the Archives session of the year, The Eyeopener masthead showed off their musical talent in our office
Mass Exodus 2017: Eyeopener favourites
The Eyeopener profiled six of our favourite up-and-coming designers from today’s shows
MASS EXODUS 2017: Nicola Filice designs to escape the male gaze
“The way that they’re made is so that women are feeling pretty”
MASS EXODUS 2017: Malaika Felizardo looks into the simple structure of plants
“Beyond the colour of flowers, or beyond the colour of skin tone”
MASS EXODUS 2017: Da Thao Chu draws from post-Soviet culture
“I miss my family immensely”
Phishing emails target students and alumni through Google Docs
Ryerson has confirmed in a statement that Google is aware of the problem and is working to resolve it
Ransomware attack on Ryerson computer
A Ryerson employee was sent an email, claiming it contained a failed delivery notice from FedEx. After the employee downloaded an attachment, ransomware was installed on the employee’s computer
Ryerson instructors look to improve D2L
D2L is under review and some changes could be made to the system.
Biomed students make tech for people with disabilities
By Swikar Oli Three teams of third-year Ryerson biomedical students are creating technology to help people with disabilities. One team is building a device for staff at a centre for …
How much more does living in Toronto cost now compared to the ’90s?
Here is how expensive it is to exist now versus 20 years ago
Rye grad pays off mortgage in 4 years
Sean Cooper set a daunting goal for himself roughly four years after graduating from Ryerson’s business management program—to have his mortgage paid off by the time Star Wars Episode VII came out.
Students are buckling under unaffordable rent
The bulk of his savings went to rent—$940 a month, plus utilities, food, internet and his phone bill—which left him with only $20 to live off until his OSAP came through
If work and school and no sleep are normal, where do you draw the limit?
My peers “busy brag” too. Who slept the least? Who worked the hardest? We talk about our unhealthy habits like it’s something to be proud of when in reality, it would probably be better for everyone if we slept more
Program works to fight cyber violence
People are targeting individuals, especially women, by personally contacting them with inappropriate content. This is why the project Webwise was created.
Immigrants and refugees fight stereotypes through art
The project aims to allow newcomers to counter the negative image seen in media
MEET YOUR FALL 2017 MASTHEAD
Congratulations to our Fall 2017 Eyeopener masthead!
Clothing for everyone: teaching fashion to include accessibility by design
Despite conversations surrounding accessible housing, transportation and design being relatively common, accessibility in the fashion industry is not as prevalent
I’ve spent two years at Ryerson, but I’m still learning how to navigate it
It is not the fact that I can’t walk that disables me, rather it’s the stairs between me and where I want to go; it’s the attitudes of those who consider me less capable because I can’t walk
The accessibility issue: universities still need to get their act together
The Eyeopener has created our first ever accessibility issue. We cover a range of access issues on campus and share some personal stories from some cool individuals
Fighting the invisible battle: trying to succeed in school with a hidden disability
“Despite studying hard and having an academic accommodation that provided her with more time to write, she looked down at her exam and couldn’t make sense of any of the sentences”
Disability art: how do you participate if only two Toronto venues are fully accessible?
“My name is Victoria Lacey, I am 16 years old and I have a very rare, genetic disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. As I am getting older and becoming more alert as to how venues deal with disabled fans, I am becoming aware that we are actually very discriminated against”
Mass Exodus 2017: Eyeopener favourites
The Eyeopener profiled six of our favourite up-and-coming designers from today’s shows
Eye masthead poisons EIC with gluten, EIC dies, joins Dead Editors’ Club
By The News Team It was the rotisserie chicken that drove them off the edge. Nicole Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief of The Eyeopener, tragically died on April 3 after being poisoned. It …
Our Editor-in-Chief says bye, forever
Trying to describe the strange magic of The Eyeopener to someone who’s never experienced it is complicated, but these are the last words I’ll ever write for these pages, so now seems like the best time to try
MEET YOUR FALL 2017 MASTHEAD
Congratulations to our Fall 2017 Eyeopener masthead!
The accessibility issue: universities still need to get their act together
The Eyeopener has created our first ever accessibility issue. We cover a range of access issues on campus and share some personal stories from some cool individuals
Ezra Levant talk on campus is a reminder that freedom of the press is vital
Last week, The Eyeopener’s reporters were barred from an event organized by the Students Supporting Israel campus group
The Sports Issue: An extended Ramily
But what about the athletes and teams that don’t get the exposure? That don’t get the fans? The ones that pay to play, or don’t play at all?
There goes the neighbourhood: on destroying Toronto’s landmarks
My earliest memory of Toronto was seeing Honest Ed’s for the first time
How much more does living in Toronto cost now compared to the ’90s?
Here is how expensive it is to exist now versus 20 years ago
Rye grad pays off mortgage in 4 years
Sean Cooper set a daunting goal for himself roughly four years after graduating from Ryerson’s business management program—to have his mortgage paid off by the time Star Wars Episode VII came out.
Students are buckling under unaffordable rent
The bulk of his savings went to rent—$940 a month, plus utilities, food, internet and his phone bill—which left him with only $20 to live off until his OSAP came through
If work and school and no sleep are normal, where do you draw the limit?
My peers “busy brag” too. Who slept the least? Who worked the hardest? We talk about our unhealthy habits like it’s something to be proud of when in reality, it would probably be better for everyone if we slept more
MEET YOUR FALL 2017 MASTHEAD
Congratulations to our Fall 2017 Eyeopener masthead!
The after party: trying to diagnose addiction in university
View PostThe young and the clueless: the eternal turmoil of the RSU
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View PostEye masthead poisons EIC with gluten, EIC dies, joins Dead Editors’ Club
By The News Team It was the rotisserie chicken that drove them off the edge. Nicole Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief of The Eyeopener, tragically died on April 3 after being poisoned. It …
Eyevestigation: The death of Smith Johnson
“Put down the gun,” said Ryerson president Mohamed Lachemi , who was surrounded by an angry crowd of pigeons and squirrels. “It doesn’t have to end like this.”
A letter to you, from fun editors old and new
Well, it’s been a slice. By the way, it’s me, Skyler, your local fun editor for the last year and a half. We’ve been through a lot together
Kerr Hall will be a hay bale maze this summer
Satire: Lachemi and the board were considering putting various buildings on campus up for rent on Airbnb, but the idea of a hay bale maze made more sense to them
Wearing a blanket will protect you from harm, student group insists
Members of the My Blanket Protects me from Evil Creatures (MBPEC) club conducted a poll of almost 3,000 students
App of the Week: Default calculator
Igs Magnum is someone who maths for a living. Here’s what he had to say about the app: “A solid six out of 10, or three out of five. It’s important to reduce your fractions. You should always reduce your fractions”
MEET YOUR FALL 2017 MASTHEAD
Congratulations to our Fall 2017 Eyeopener masthead!
Girl outraged after spending $10 on crappy soup
After spending an “exorbitant amount of money” on some very sub-par soup, I decided to have a sit-down interview with myself
Free online textbook library launches for Ontario students
An online library of free open-source textbooks has just launched this month for post-secondary students across Ontario, with a $1-million investment from the provincial government for more content on the way.
Government to increase post-secondary mental health service funding by $6 million
The government of Ontario has announced that a $6 million funding increase will be given to mental health services for colleges and universities in the province.
Ryerson security investigating an alleged sexual assault following Facebook post
Ryerson security is investigating an alleged sexual assault on campus after an anonymous Facebook post was published
Man falls 30 feet from Loblaws escalator
A man is in life-threatening condition after falling two storeys from a Loblaws escalator
Board of directors meeting recap: graduate student union and 6 Fest discussed
Appian Way Group, 6 Fest and a referendum for a graduate student’s union was discussed at the Ryerson Students’ Union’s board of directors meeting
Ryerson Arts Society’s name changed to RLAS at AGM
A motion to change RAS’s name to the Ryerson Liberal Arts Society passed at their annual general meeting
6 Fest and $1.2 million deficit discussed at RSU annual general meeting
The Ryerson Students’ Union annual general meeting did not reach quorum but turned into a group discussion about the Wellness Centre, 6 Fest, Appian Way Group and the $ 1.2 million deficit
What would Ryerson do during a viral outbreak?
“Protection of students [was] the first priority,” said Tim Sly, a professor in Ryerson’s School of Occupational and Public Health who was part of the planning group behind Ryerson’s Flu Pandemic Plan.
World Cup bound: Rams guard leading Canada to international glory
By Brent Smyth For the third consecutive year, Ryerson men’s basketball recruit Jordan Henry will play for Team Canada on the world stage, this time at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World …
Rams men’s hockey team recruits five new players
After getting eliminated from the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) playoffs in April, the Rams men’s hockey team have recruited five new players
Rams hockey teams score $1-million donation
The Rams women’s and men’s hockey teams received a donation of $1 million that will be used for team development, player recruitment and financial awards for student-athletes
One-man film crew reps Rams at prestigious media awards
Every year, the Sports Media Awards recognize outstanding video production work done by college students across Canada and the U.S. The content selected ranges from live-game production to marketing campaigns, and the awards can act as a solid springboard for any student interested in working in sport media.
Kellie Ring hopes to punch her ticket to Tokyo 2020
During her career, she has played in Montenegro, Chile and Mexico representing Canada. Soon, the former Ryerson standout hopes to add Tokyo to that list
Former Ryerson men’s hockey captain Michael Fine signs pro contract
Former Ryerson men’s hockey captain Michael Fine signed his first professional hockey contract in early May with the Esbjerg Energy in Denmark
Ryerson eSports team competing for championship glory
The finals of the Collegiate Starleague (CSL), where hundreds of schools across North America join in competitive video gaming over the season, will take place in Scotiabank Theatre in downtown Toronto from May 12-14.
McMaster hires Patrick Tatham as men’s basketball head coach
Former Ryerson Rams coach Patrick Tatham has been hired as the head coach for McMaster’s men’s basketball team
Live from the Archives: The Earopener takes on School of Rock
For our last Live from the Archives session of the year, The Eyeopener masthead showed off their musical talent in our office
MASS EXODUS 2017: Erich Rennie reinvents club-style clothing
“I just wanted to make something that was fun”
MASS EXODUS 2017: Monika Cibulskis’s BDSM line is a form of rebellion
“It’s a rebellion against my upbringing”
Live from the Archives: Kelsey Cueva
The latest artist to come to our archives room brought the magic of a ukulele
Danica McPhee is the newcomer Queen of Canadian sledge hockey
View Post[Video] Women’s volleyball: Rams swept by Alberta in U Sports quarter-final
The Rams won’t be winning national gold on their home court this season
[Video] Women’s playoff volleyball: Rams fall to McMaster in OUA semis, will play for bronze
Ryerson’s women’s volleyball team couldn’t advance to the OUA gold medal match, suffering a 3-0 sweep against the McMaster Marauders
Live From The Archives: The Backseat Buskers
They came into our archive room to perform their original song “Just The Way We Are”