Year: 2002

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Swimming, spewing and Speedos

September 25, 2002

In the second instalment of the almost famous five-part series on trying out for Ryerson varsity teams, sports editor Adam Button dives in the pool with Ryerson’s fastest fish.

The perils of plastic

September 25, 2002

Dragged by debt, Ryerson students struggle to pay off hundreds of dollars in credit card purchases.

Maya Roy speaks out

September 25, 2002

In a country whose women are not expected to fight back, Maya Roy has caused quite a stir. Not many would think the slim Ryerson student had it in her, but Roy never doubted her abilities to fight back, especially when it counted the most.

Rushdie recalls old New York

September 25, 2002

Last Sept. 11, most of us were concerned about one thing and one thing only. Author Salman Rushdie, however, had something else on his mind.

Harassment complaint brings out best in Rye

September 25, 2002

An Image Arts instructor who last week was afraid of being fired because of his art, now says that freedom of speech and artistic integrity remain intact on Ryerson campus.

Tickling the tulips

September 25, 2002

Women have masturbated for centuries. Ab Velasco reports that it’s talked about more now, but what can you call it? Slang for the word has still not risen to the heights of male masturbation.

The F-Word

September 25, 2002

Perhaps the definition is unclear. Or maybe feel there’s no cause for a fight. If women are still passionate about women’s issues, then why are so many afraid to use the word to describe themselves? Sheila Nykwist explores how the once united women’s movement has dispersed and his it’s diversifies to suit its members.

Ryerson neglected in Toronto’s future

September 25, 2002

The blueprint for the City of Toronto’s future and the proposal which outlines the way the city will develop, grow and expand over the next 30 years has largely omitted Ryerson University from its vision.

Gender stereotypes drag down self-expression

September 25, 2002

Drag king culture offers a positive space for individuals to experiment with gender roles, blurring the line between men and women and playing with the audiences perception of identity.

RyeSAC debates $94,000 question

September 25, 2002

RyeSAC considers its options for spending the health plan surplus.

Money grants more access

September 25, 2002

Thanks to a recent grant from the Ontario government, Ryerson will be more accessible to more students with physical and learning disabilities.

Western fashion feasts on the East

September 25, 2002

Eastern fashion is all the rage, appearing in movies, music videos, and Broadway musicals.

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