Vanessa Wright speaks to two Canadian Olympians and a member of the historic Raptors all-female broadcast
Meet your fall 2021 masthead
After Thursday night’s elections, we have a new masthead! Thank you to all who ran and voted
Ryerson dean named one of 2021’s top 25 Women of Influence
Donna Young, founding dean of Ryerson’s faculty of law, was awarded for ‘reimagining legal education’
RSU president and VP equity call impeachment motions ‘racist’ at April BoD meeting
The motions to impeach current RSU VP equity and VP education both failed
More support should be offered for international students to return to Canada, international students say
International students say Ryerson should offer students financial support for quarantining and mental health resources upon returning to Canada
Visual Artists Association at Ryerson bridges community with art
The club provides a space for students across the university to come together in their love for art
Ryerson to launch new co-op program for first-year Faculty of Arts students
Applications for the co-op program are set to open in May 2021
Student takes selfies under glare of parents’ disapproval to mimic golden hour
“The more they grieve, the more I thrive”
Visual Artists Association at Ryerson bridges community with art
The club provides a space for students across the university to come together in their love for art
Making a workspace work: How Ryerson students have adjusted to online learning
As students convert their personal spaces into virtual classrooms, balancing school and leisure becomes challenging
Dancing through a pandemic
How the Ryerson dance community has been adapting to virtual challenges amidst COVID-19
A playlist for anime and K-pop fans, old and new
The Eye created a playlist full of some top-notch anime and K-pop tracks that will either ignite the fan in you or introduce you to a whole new world
Ryerson students are still finding ways to connect in a disconnected time
Through platforms like My RyeU, Discord and Zoom, students are facilitating community online
Black students need separate spaces to adequately address sexual violence on campus
We Heal Together provides a safe space at Ryerson for survivors of sexual assault who are Black
3 Rye students team up to create book showcasing Black joy
The Little Book of Black Joy was created by Imani Busby, Adele Lukasa and Mir Asoh
Black Toronto artists to look out for in 2021
As the city’s music scene expands, here are seven Black musicians to keep on your radar
Ryerson students and alumni to lose unlimited Gmail and Google Drive storage next year
Chief Information Officer Brian Lesser suggests students to start looking for alternative storage options soon
Opinion: Ryerson can and should divest from fossil fuels
Our success as students is directly linked to the financial success of an industry proven to damage our ecosystems and harm vulnerable communities, writes MJ Wright
How does Ryerson’s mail service work?
Ryerson’s Shipping, Receiving and Mail Services processes around 7,000 packages monthly that will be mailed to or for faculty, departments and students
RU Hacks is going virtual for the second time since the pandemic started
Event organizers say they’re aiming for 600 participants this year, an increase of 200 from last year
Ryerson alum paves the way for disability fashion with braille beaded clothing
Alexa Jovanovic and her business Aille Design are at the forefront of disability fashion
Ryerson scholars: Canada must work harder to provide women in academic engineering more resources
Women-identifying engineers are concerned about funding and research opportunities in Canada
Ryerson moves ahead with Navitas program as Western halts negotiations
Despite red flags from Western University’s halted negotiations, president Lachemi says the Navitas partnership “complements” other Ryerson efforts
Students with poor internet access struggling to learn in online classrooms
Students are “constantly panicking” about their wi-fi cutting out during lectures and tests
Through my eyes: Cultivating connections as a third-culture kid
David Cassels shares how he came to find community centred in people, not place
Through My Eyes: An ode to taking up space
Society’s stigma against heavier bodies is rooted in the same colonial thought that oppresses BIPOC
Ryerson reportedly progressing on 3 of 6 anti-Black racism student recommendations
Faculty and staff recommendations are also underway through four new subcommittees
Poem: The City of sacrifice
Media production student Joy Khan explores tourist culture and its exploitative practices
Opinion: Before you state a land acknowledgement, mean it
Graduate research assistant Miranda Black asks us to reflect on the authenticity, purpose and effectiveness of our land acknowledgements
Short story: Split ends
Zanele Chisholm writes about the relationship between a Black mother, her daughter and their hair
Poem: To be Black and alive
Being Black has given me confidence, can you tell?
The Fifth Estate features Carol Sutherland during ‘Black On Campus’ segment
Sutherland was fired in January 2019 and has accused Ryerson of wrongful termination and anti-Black racism
Meet your fall 2021 masthead
After Thursday night’s elections, we have a new masthead! Thank you to all who ran and voted
Editorial: For my last trick, I’m choosing hope
In her final editorial, Catherine Abes writes about grappling with the last year and how to move forward
Editorial: I am once again asking you to vote (in RSU elections)
Students’ participation is the best way to fix the RSU, news editor Heidi Lee argues
Editorial: The Ryerson School of Journalism has created the perfect storm for a mental health crisis
Holding institutions to account is encouraged until the institution is the school itself
The Eye wins 7 national student journalism awards
We took home seven JHM Awards out of 13 nominations in 10 different categories
From the archives: Top Eye headlines from weeks our editors were born
To understand the present, one must look to the past
Meet your winter 2021 masthead
Congratulations to the editors of winter 2021!
OP-ED: The RSU is ours to fix
BOG member David Jardine writes that a better students’ union is attainable, but students have to fight for it
Dear future me: What students are excited to experience back on campus
View Post‘Who’s caring for our nursing students’: Ryerson undergrads feel unsupported
View PostSpeak for yourself: How Rye students are relearning their mother tongues
View PostSpecial Issue: A Love of One’s Own
View PostUnequal opportunity: What it’s like to be of minority faith in the workplace
View PostWhat the RSU needs to rise from its ruins
View PostThe missing piece: Why students can struggle to fit in with cultural groups
View PostMind over matter: Does mindfulness help student mental health?
View PostStudent takes selfies under glare of parents’ disapproval to mimic golden hour
“The more they grieve, the more I thrive”
Quiz: which obscure location should you visit first once quarantine ends?
If you’re lucky, you could end up in a certain Ontario premier’s backyard
Seven steps to prepare for meeting your online friends in-person
From social media snooping to planning your outfits, here’s everything you need to do to prepare
A play-by-play of Rye’s giant cathartic quarantine-themed bingo
Bonding over bingo is one way Rye students are making friends and reminiscing over quarantine days past
9 subtle ways to support BIPOC that require little effort
Buying Taco Bell merch is a low effort, high impact form of allyship, Aima Rey-Cyst writes
Student hospitalized after recreating Kerr Hall conditions at home
Sometimes, nostalgia hurts
Uber Eats coupon code should not be making student this happy
Uber Eats coupon codes: the difference between a terrible day and the best moment of your existence
Self-care tips from your rich best friend
A pandemic Porsche, caviar for breakfast and a cute trip to the Maldives? Sounds super attainable!
Ryerson dean named one of 2021’s top 25 Women of Influence
Donna Young, founding dean of Ryerson’s faculty of law, was awarded for ‘reimagining legal education’
RSU president and VP equity call impeachment motions ‘racist’ at April BoD meeting
The motions to impeach current RSU VP equity and VP education both failed
More support should be offered for international students to return to Canada, international students say
International students say Ryerson should offer students financial support for quarantining and mental health resources upon returning to Canada
Ryerson to launch new co-op program for first-year Faculty of Arts students
Applications for the co-op program are set to open in May 2021
Ryerson students face difficulties getting their licences amid DriveTest restrictions
Students are worried about further delays of road tests and their licences expiring
Everything you need to know about the revised student code of non-academic conduct
The updated Policy 61 draft states that non-academic expectations and responsibilities must be upheld by students whether in-person or online
Ryerson to introduce new Indigenous courses for next academic year
The new course additions include two cultural courses and two language courses
Ryerson employees had a pocketful of ‘sunshine’ in 2020
More Ryerson staff and faculty made it on the Sunshine List last year than ever before
Walking in your shoes: Black female journalists give advice for up-and-comers
Vanessa Wright speaks to two Canadian Olympians and a member of the historic Raptors all-female broadcast
Catching up with Eyeopener sports editors of the past
Sports editor Will Baldwin talks to some of the most successful former sports editors at The Eye
Men’s hockey coach Johnny Duco using experience to lead Rams
Duco is using his previous experiences to help push the Rams to a potential championship
Former Rams men’s basketball player finds silver lining amidst OUA hiatus
By Ben Okazawa This past January, at a regular season game in Kirkuk, Iraq, Diar Alkaldy had just finished playing the best game of his budding professional basketball career. The …
Life in U Sports hoops: What’s next for Ryerson’s basketball teams?
Ryerson basketball programs are handling the challenges of recruiting and running a team during the pandemic
Rams hockey coach striving to spread diversity in all areas of the game
Nathaniel Brooks believes as more racialized players enter the sport, further changes will be reflected in coaching and management
The ambitious talents of Shea Coughlan, Ryerson DancePak’s “Mr. Congeniality”
How DancePak’s lone male member is bringing together his passions of dance, art and shoes
How Ryerson’s rugby program was born during frosh week
As the club waits for clearance to play again this fall, members of Ryerson Rugby are planning for the future
VIDEO: Students Rally Behind Distinguished RTA Prof After Ryerson Fails to Renew Her Contract
Canadian filmmaker, Christene Brown’s guidance was instrumental to marginalized RTA students in her course—until she was ineligible to continue teaching. Read more at https://theeyeopener.com/category/art… Words by: Manuela Vega Graphics and …
VIDEO: Bad Student
“The world has crumbled and so have I.” Watch Poopsmear Padmore as he declassifies his survival tips for the semester! Read more at https://everythingisnotfine.theeyeopener.com/ Produced By: Connor Thomas Filmed By: …
VIDEO: Student Finds COVID 19 Vaccine in Time Spent not Commuting to Class
Without having to commute at ridiculous hours, Onda Treighn was able to find a Covid Vaccine. Read the full article at https://everythingisnotfine.theeyeope… Graphics by: Francis Hummarang Narration by: Brianna Roett …
TEASER: Chairmen of the Board
The Not a #Girlboss Issue is online and on stands today! Check it out at https://notagirlboss.theeyeopener.com/ Starring: Connor Thomas, Aaliyah Dasoo Video by: Connor Thomas With help from: Aaliyah Dasoo
TEASER: The Eyeopener — END GAME
How are you gonna stay involved in campus life?? The Eyeopener: END GAME is online and on stands now!
R U Pow Wow 2020
Last week the Ryerson annual Pow Wow took place! Though Covid moved the event online, it turned out stronger than ever. Check it out at www.rupowwow.com.
TRAILER: Who is The Eye?
Did you know Ryerson has its own student newspaper? (No seriously!)
Teaser trailer: We’re, back?
You’re back? We’re back?