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I want to believe!

September 30, 1998

In the past 50 years, Ryerson’s student government has had it all: gender politics, scandal, criminal activity and impeachments. The people who have run — whether they have won or not — have certainly left their mark.

Engineering a prank: Pub sign stolen from Oakham House

September 30, 1998

Last Thursday was just another day at Ryerson until Leatrice Spevack found a note slipped under her office door.

CFS plans Charter challenge

September 30, 1998

The Canadian Federation of Students plans a Charter challenge after the federal government passed legislation forcing debt ridden graduated students to wait 10 years before they can file for bankruptcy.

A barbecue too far

September 30, 1998

Ryerson turns 50 and all students get are jerk-ass hot-dogs? For shame!

Couple advertises adoption plea

September 30, 1998

In August Judy and Franklin were excitedly anticipating the birth of their first baby. They had just found out that after years of Judy having to attend and infertility drug clinic for treatment, the Toronto couple was finally going to have the baby they longed for.

Level the paying field

September 30, 1998

Students, faculty, administration. The school, as an entity, is made up of these three parts — a triumvirate, if you will. In theory, the machinery of education only functions if all three parts work in equal momentum.

Prof charged with bribing students taught at Ryerson

September 30, 1998

A college instructor who was charged after Centennial College students complained of being asked for bribes in exchange for good grades was teaching mathematics courses at Ryerson last year.

Student caught in hurricane

September 30, 1998

During a third-year geography class field camp assignment in San Juan, Puerto Rico last week, 21 students and two professors were caught in hurricane Georges.

Admin shakeup after exec resigns

September 30, 1998

The school’s board of governors approved a new vice-president’s position in development, 10 days after the directors of the university’s advancement officer resigned.

Pepsi only at the ILLC

September 30, 1998

The International Living Learning Centre (ILLC) is the last place on campus where students can purchase a Pepsi.

Versa recalls chocolate

September 30, 1998

Last Friday, Ryerson student Aimee Brown noticed the Hershey almond chocolate bar she purchased from the vending machine near the computer lab at W71 had already been snacked on by a furry friend.

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