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Council OKs religious absence

October 10, 2001

By Jordan Heath-Rawlings Ryerson’s academic council voted unanimously last Tuesday to change the school’s policy regarding students who miss classes because of religious holidays.

Cheap tickets? No thanks

October 10, 2001

By Philip Stavrou In spite of airlines’ massive price slashes to boost slumping sales, many Ryerson students still opted to travel by bus or train over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Gallery a goth’s sci-fi fantasy

October 10, 2001

By John Gemmell If you’re intimidated by the pretentious aura of “hardcore” art-type in downtown galleries then here’s a safe haven: the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, tucked away in the wilds of North York.

Students sleep to their way to fame

October 10, 2001

By Erin Silver Ryerson students jumped into bed with U8TV.com Lofters stars Jennifer Hedger and Tre Smith last week during on-camera auditions, hoping to snag a spot on the reality show’s second season.

Play exposes Toronto’s seedy underbelly

October 10, 2001

By Amy Kenny What comes to mind when you read the words “Toronto’s seedy underbelly”? Sherbourne and Shuter? Any corner on Yonge Street? How about the Ryerson Theatre School?

Fashion Forward

October 3, 2001

By Rachelle Younglai Less than a week after planes smashes into the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon, runway models had American symbols all over their bodies, faces were painted red white and blue and out on the streets people draped themselves in flags. Fashion was used everywhere to demonstrate solidarity against terrorism.

Political Spray

October 3, 2001

By Corrine Aeschelmann “Billboards for the rich, spray cans for the poor.” – Graffiti sprayed on a Toronto building. Across Toronto, the writing’s on the wall: Graffiti is no longer just art or vandalism but dynamic and organized expressions of counterculture.

Student seeks closure after attack claims dad

October 3, 2001

By Sutton Eaves Erica Basnicki smiles sadly to herself as a blue jay lands on her feet and hops around, kicking up the first fallen leaves of the season. The small bird makes one last quiet ‘tweet’ before flying off into the direction of the sun, taking with it Erica’s last hopes of seeing her […]

Men’s group attracts one

October 3, 2001

By Amy Bourne The need for a men’s anti-violence group at Ryerson was immediately apparent at its first meeting, said a Ryerson student who attended.

Council logs on to laptop deal

October 3, 2001

By Sandie Benitah Ryerson’s academic council was expected to approve a program that will force information technology management students to lease laptop computers for as much as $1,600 each year.

Activists denounce violence

October 3, 2001

By Roz Yake Armed with signs and slogans, Ryerson students rallied against bullets and bombs last Saturday in an anti-war day of action that drew thousand of demonstrators worldwide.

Swim team challenges Trent, wins

October 3, 2001

Ryerson and Trent University swimmers squared off at the RAC pool on Saturday, September 29th. The women beat Trent by a score of 50-24, while the men won 60-11. The Rams’ female and male swimmers of the meet were Tahira Johnson and Nick Jergensen.

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