Ryerson has disabled the RSS feed feature on D2L after administration found out about potential privacy concerns
Rye Health launches “potcast”
The cannabis education campaign, led by Ryerson’s health and wellness department, is educating students through a podcast, posters, social media posts and a website
Rams complete 16-point comeback, defeat Brock in tale of two halves
The Ryerson Rams men’s basketball team completed a 16-point comeback on Nov. 17, defeating the Brock Badgers on the road by a score of 71-62
The timely fight of the LGBTQIA2+ community at Ryerson
A walk through the years of LGBTQIA+ activism by the Ryerson community
Rams power through McMaster, remain undefeated
Thanks to a solid early start, the Rams were able to control the tempo and take a 102-70 victory over the McMaster Marauders
Despite cafeteria renovations, students with dietary restrictions still struggle with limited options on campus
One student said there are days where she hasn’t eaten at all because there are no options to accommodate her vegetarian diet
Through My Eyes: Keep breathing
Monica Sadowski talks about how breathing through a sports injury crisis could’ve saved her
Leth-Harland-Fellows line leads Rams to high-scoring victory over Windsor
The trio of Steven Harland, Cavin Leth and Patrick Fellows combined for 12 points in the Rams’ 10-6 victory over the Lancers
Here’s the Ryerson student’s dog who’s going to be your new celebrity crush
View PostHere’s your guide to a smooth winter transition
The weather outside is garbage. The Eyeopener’s compiled some tips to help you deal
Clowns aren’t all fun and games for Ryerson’s actors
The annual show helps new actors get in touch with their comedic side and learn to not take things too seriously. The Eyeopener gets in on the clownery
No money, mo’ practicum problems
For Ryerson’s RTA Media and Film students, final year practicum projects define a four-year degree—that’s if they can afford it
Sativa and Indica: School activities to pair with the two major cannabis plants
Here are a few (semi-appropriate) suggestions of school-related activities that could go well with either sativa or indica
Understanding the stresses cannabis can take off a student’s shoulders
The Eye talked to pot educators and experts about the ways weed can take some weight off your shoulders
Video: How to create the most convenient weed kit
Now that you can carry up to 30 grams of cannabis on you when you’re on Ryerson campus, you should also know the most convenient way to go about your business
Video: How to create an affordable grow-op in your dorm room
Made entirely of supplies from Canadian Tire, we put together an affordable grow-op perfect for your residence
RSS announcements feature no longer available on D2L
Ryerson has disabled the RSS feed feature on D2L after administration found out about potential privacy concerns
App of the Week: Stop, Breathe & Think
Yet another app to help you out during times of stress such as exam season when self-care takes a plunge
Ryerson student creates device for athletes with lower-leg injuries
The KUMO is an inflatable device that can help athletes with a leg injury to elevate their leg securely
Omi Woods draws inspiration from matriarchal line, raises awareness for sickle cell anemia
The Joe Fresh Centre for Fashion Innovation’s ethical jewelry line incubator, Omi Woods is inspired by the pan-African diaspora
Female leaders share their work experiences at Break the Ceiling
The event included discussions on issues of identity, mental health, personal branding as well as self-assertion and negotiating pay and promotion
French president’s campaign strategist speaks at Ryerson on dealing with populism in politics
French president Emmanuel Macron’s campaign strategist Guillaume Liegey spoke to students about how to overcome political populism by engaging with voters
App of the Week: Headspace
Feeling anxious and stressed? Headspace will lead you through a guided meditation experience to help you deal with the burden of your woes
The mysterious links of Ryerson’s internet, debunked
Logging into RU-Secure is simple—however, the system that keeps Ryerson’s internet running is anything but
The timely fight of the LGBTQIA2+ community at Ryerson
A walk through the years of LGBTQIA+ activism by the Ryerson community
Through My Eyes: Keep breathing
Monica Sadowski talks about how breathing through a sports injury crisis could’ve saved her
Where to find trans-inclusive health care near campus
In clinics, there’s no guarantee whether a doctor will be welcoming to trans people which can make it very intimidating for trans people to seek out sexual health treatment
Trans Awareness Month starts off right with new banner
Ryerson is celebrating its third year of Trans Awareness Month with new and old festivities
Are commuters missing out on networking opportunities?
Attendance is key for networking events, but student commuters are losing out on these opportunities due to the pressure of lengthy commutes
Ryerson’s Black Liberation Collective calls out Ryerson’s compliance with Ford’s policies
Ryerson’s Black Liberation Collective (BLC) is calling out the school’s compliance with Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s policy on free expression on campus
ICYMI: Student organizers speak up on police presence on campus
Student leaders talk about why police presence is controversial on campus, and what the university should do to go forward
The Ear-opener ep 17: Equity is like equality, but better
To help answer questions on the topic of equity, Nathaniel Crouch (guest host for the week), sits down with fourth-year journalism student and communities editor for The Eyeopener, Lidia Abraha
Through My Eyes: Keep breathing
Monica Sadowski talks about how breathing through a sports injury crisis could’ve saved her
The RSU’s $11,000 elephant in the room
If you weren’t already painfully aware, your Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) executive team are currently being paid $11,000 more than their counterparts were last year
Vote, but don’t do it just for the pancakes, Ryerson
While there are a few students who didn’t want this to happen, I have to say this referendum has been one of the most accurate representations of the interests of Ryerson’s student body
Put on a pineapple costume and fix your entire life
We’re all trying to be adults too soon, and we have to give ourselves a break
Halloween at The Eyeopener
Our masthead looks back on some of their favourite Halloween moments
Who is campus really for?
A safe injection site is right next to campus, but people don’t want to think about it
A goodbye from two of our editors
Two of our editors are leaving us for bigger and better things
Let’s finally kick the stigma around cannabis use
Weed is that fastball right down the middle. Thing is: we just can’t have idiots distract us at the plate from knocking the stigma, out of the park
We tried self-care for 7 days, and honestly it kinda sucked
View PostThe secret life of a Ryerson dance student
View PostFiction: “Children of Theirs”
View PostMixed students on what it’s like to live on the outskirts of society
View PostThe haunting of Ryerson’s old theatre school
View PostThe Ear-opener Ep 17: Neither here nor there, but in-between
On this episode of The Ear-opener, Izabella chats with second-year journalism student and writer for this week’s feature, Tyler, about racially and ethnically diverse identities
Racially and ethnically mixed students face a different kind of racism
View PostVideo: The cost of international exchange
The Eyeopener looks into the struggles of affording exchange and how some Ryerson students managed to do it, but also why for some the costs are too steep
RSU, Air Canada in talks to expand RU-Pass
Margaret Honeycrisp reports on the newest additions to Ryerson’s Transit pass, named the AIRU-Pass
Interns scramble to write fun article in time for print
This is a story all about how the interns at the Jar got their world flip and turned upside down
Very Legitimate Horoscopes
The Eye’s top astrologist breaks down traits of every sign as well as noting what they can represent as people, places and things found in and around Ryerson
String of robberies led to discovery of bicycle wheel conspiracy at Ryerson
We know where the bikes are
Ryerson enacts martial law against skateboarding epidemic
Run for the hills, skateboarders, there’s a new law in town
Local woman misuses a cat carrier on TTC
There are moments that define how much we risk to find a lost cat on the subway. These are those moments
VIDEO: $10 Halloween costume challenge
We gave three Ryerson students $10 and 10 minutes of time in Dollarama to try to come up with the best costume possible
Student gets one good night of rest and is suddenly a really nice person
A good sleep can change your life
RSS announcements feature no longer available on D2L
Ryerson has disabled the RSS feed feature on D2L after administration found out about potential privacy concerns
Rye Health launches “potcast”
The cannabis education campaign, led by Ryerson’s health and wellness department, is educating students through a podcast, posters, social media posts and a website
Despite cafeteria renovations, students with dietary restrictions still struggle with limited options on campus
One student said there are days where she hasn’t eaten at all because there are no options to accommodate her vegetarian diet
Faculty of Science student director resigns from RSU board
Faculty of Science director Evan Almeida resigned from the RSU board after the October board meeting
Aerospace student area to be converted into a storage space
A room in the Engineering building will undergo construction in February to create a storage space for the civil engineering department, leaving students and faculty in search of a safe workspace
Draft statement on free speech put on hold after student protest at Senate
Ryerson University’s president has announced the Senate will hold more consultations on the draft statement on free speech
Who is the mystery student who gave RSU executives an $11,000 raise?
RSU executives will make $47,000 this year, a more than 30 per cent increase from last year’s team, thanks to a motion from an individual who goes by the name Tajinder Kaur
Students call for an RU-Pass referendum re-vote
The RU-Pass was approved by more than 10,000 Ryerson students. Those who voted against it are now calling on the university for a re-vote
Rams complete 16-point comeback, defeat Brock in tale of two halves
The Ryerson Rams men’s basketball team completed a 16-point comeback on Nov. 17, defeating the Brock Badgers on the road by a score of 71-62
Rams power through McMaster, remain undefeated
Thanks to a solid early start, the Rams were able to control the tempo and take a 102-70 victory over the McMaster Marauders
Leth-Harland-Fellows line leads Rams to high-scoring victory over Windsor
The trio of Steven Harland, Cavin Leth and Patrick Fellows combined for 12 points in the Rams’ 10-6 victory over the Lancers
Rams take down Golden Hawks, win fourth straight game
With the win, the Ryerson Rams women’s hockey team improved their winning streak to four games
Claire Banks is making her presence known with Rams women’s hockey
From highly-touted prospect to rising defensive force, Rams defender Claire Banks has quickly made herself a solid staple on the women’s hockey team.
One more run: Sofia Paska wants it all
When all is said and done, Sofia Paska will go down in Ryerson Rams history, but she’s still after an elusive U SPORTS national championship
Rams dominate Laurier, extend winning streak to five games
With the win, the Rams move to a 5-0 on the season
Rams win fourth in a row, topping Mustangs in feisty contest
The Ryerson Rams men’s hockey team dominated the Western Mustangs on Nov. 10, taking a 5-1 victory at the Mattamy Athletic Centre
Video: Ryerson takes on cuffing season
It’s cuffing season, the most desperate time of the year
VIDEO: $10 Halloween costume challenge
We gave three Ryerson students $10 and 10 minutes of time in Dollarama to try to come up with the best costume possible
VIDEO: Does Ryerson believe in ghosts
Connor Thomas went around campus asking Rye students about rituals, ghosts and all else associated with the scariest day of the year
VIDEO: Spotify is spying on us
Urbi Khan, our Business & Technology editor, explains how Spotify is listening to you more than you think
Video: Ryerson’s homecoming
Ryerson’s first ever homecoming didn’t live up to people’s expectations. Here’s why
Video: Trying out Ryerson’s jiu-jitsu class
Watch our sports editors get smacked down in a jiu-jitsu lesson
Video: Ryerson’s Business of Cannabis course
The Eyeopener looks into Ryerson’s newest course, the Business of Cannabis (CZEN 420)
Video: How to create the most convenient weed kit
Now that you can carry up to 30 grams of cannabis on you when you’re on Ryerson campus, you should also know the most convenient way to go about your business