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Let Ryerson service you

September 2, 2010

By Natalia D’Amico The Student Campus Centre is home to five equity-based groups that offer everything from free food and condoms to information and workshops for Ryerson students in need. Read up on them and see what they have to offer below.

You don’t know RAC

September 2, 2010

By Rob Moysey Sports Editor During frosh week, the last thing you’ll be thinking about is hitting the gym. But after three weeks of boozin’ and snoozin’ you might be apt to change your mind. Don’t worry, Ryerson’s got you and your beer gut covered. Despite being in the middle of the city, there are […]

Gould Street close might stick

September 2, 2010

By Nicole Siena Walking to class down Gould Street used to be a task all on its own, between swerving through slow walkers on the sidewalk, trying to dodge moving vehicles, and waiting at cross walks. But as of Aug. 23, things got a little easier at Ryerson. After more than a decade of pressure […]

Surviving your first year

September 2, 2010

By Graham Slaughter In high school, maybe you were the student council president, captain of the football team or a wilting wallflower. That doesn’t matter anymore. Your first year at Ryerson is all about learning how to tread water in what can sometimes feel like a typhoon of classes, friends, internships and extra-curriculars. Sometimes, you’ll […]

Stay off the streets

September 2, 2010

By Tasha Zanin For many students life in residence means one year of no parents and no rules. But don’t get too excited. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind to avoid being kicked out onto the streets in the middle of the year. Nine points and you’re out Student Housing Services uses […]

Party on floor shitshow

September 2, 2010

By Sarah Del Giallo Getting sloshed, smashed, stewed. All are expected to occur when you leave home for university. First year is known for stupid, drunken behaviour that will be remembered for years to come — if not forgotten entirely in the haziness of the morning after. Kristine Norris, a third-year dance student, lived in […]

The cheat sheet of eat

September 2, 2010

By Rob Moysey Sports Editor Going to Ryerson and living in Toronto can bring a whole city’s worth of culinary temptations to wide-eyed froshies. But if you aren’t careful, it can also make you wide-bellied too. While a frosh week full of burger bingeing and soft drink slurping won’t kill you, a semester’s worth just […]

Salad King survives

September 2, 2010

By Brad Whitehouse Associate News Editor The collapse of the Empress Hotel building this April could have been the end of Salad King. But while plates of pad thai rotted away in the crumbled establishment, owner Ernest Liu cut a deal to reopen the Thai restaurant around the corner in a new location this December. […]

Top 10 Rye hook-up spots

September 2, 2010

By Allyssia Alleyne Community Editor When it comes to hooking up, location is everything. To spice up frosh flings, check out some of these campus hot spots. 1 The Quad: The quad’s many wooden benches are good for those seeking a little discretion, but couples looking for the ultimate thrill should feel free to make […]

Ryerson hikes tuition once again

September 2, 2010

By Alexandra Bosanac Returning students may have noticed that their account balances are higher than last year. Some students will pay about $200 to $300 more. In April, the Board of Governors voted in favour of a 4.5 per cent fee increase for returning students and a five to eight per cent increase for new […]

Staff reshuffles over summer

September 2, 2010

By Lee Richardson News Editor There have been plenty of changes at Ryerson over the summer, with many people being appointed to new positions while others step down. Linda Grayson, vice-president of administration and finance, is leaving after 17 years with the university. She led the development of the Master Plan, which provides ideas on […]

Stay in school

September 2, 2010

By Nicole Siena The transition into university is inevitably stressful. The last thing a student wants to hear halfway through a semester is that they are in jeopardy of getting kicked out of their program. Here are some tips on how to avoid hearing that message. Keep a clear academic standing To be in clear […]

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