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Board members hold up their voting cards

Student Politics

RSU board of directors recap: motion presented to discuss impeachment

January 31, 2017

The largest topic of discussion—which extended the meeting by one hour—was the motion to discuss the possible impeachment of vice-president student life & events Harman Singh

Knocked out: the dark side of quitting a sport post injury

January 31, 2017

I was educated on what concussions are, but I wasn’t warned about what they can do to you long term, both physically and mentally

Aly Burtch and Alejandro Saettone wear lab coats and stand side-by-side in front of a window.

Business & Technology

Startup knows it’s what’s inside that counts

January 31, 2017

Two Ryerson science graduates started a business that tests the bacteria in customers’ guts, then provides them with the probiotics they need to stay healthy

Mental health in the classroom is affecting students. Despite campaigns like Bell Let’s Talk, people still aren’t talking. PHOTO: Devin Jones

After the bell: let’s keep talking

January 31, 2017

Twenty per cent of all Canadians will be affected by mental health in their lifetime, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). But students are especially vulnerable

After losing to Ryerson in last year’s OUA Final, Kellie Ring is powering the women’s basketball team’s title defence. PHOTO Izabella Balcerzak

A new leader in basketball: one (Kellie) Ring to Ram them all

January 31, 2017

When Kellie Ring decided to transfer to Ryerson and join the Rams women’s basketball team in the summer, she made sure to do it right

Students in creative programs have a lot on their plate. PHOTO: Alanna Rizza

Creative programs plagued with stress, anxiety and mental health issues

January 31, 2017

“If you’re struggling, it’s a sign of weakness. Because being in a creative field, if you’re not hardworking, how are you expected to succeed?"

Posters. Posters are everywhere. PHOTO: Sarah Krichel

RSU campaign expenses $12,000 over budget

January 31, 2017

The Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) funding for election campaigning is over budget by at least $12,000, according to vice-president operations Neal Muthreja

Yasin Dwyer in front of the Student Campus Centre. PHOTO: Alanna Rizza

Rye gets its first Muslim chaplaincy

January 31, 2017

Amidst recent instances of Islamophobia in the US and Canada, Muslim students now have a place where they can go to for support—the Muslim Chaplaincy at Ryerson (MC Ryerson) will be housed in the RSU Wellness Centre

Abdullah Snobar

Business & Technology

DMZ offers aid to people affected by Trump’s Muslim ban

January 31, 2017

Ryerson's DMZ will offer free work space, resources and legal counsel to people affected by Trump's Muslim ban.

“Our Pleasures” exhibit explores sexuality through photography

January 31, 2017

For photography student Jacqueline Gallant, nipples just barely scratch the surface of what’s taboo these days, in relation to human body photography.

Posters. Posters are everywhere. PHOTO: Sarah Krichel

Student Politics

RSU election banner defaced with Islamophobic remark

January 30, 2017

By Alanna Rizza A Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) election candidate’s banner was defaced with an Islamophobic comment. “No Muslims allowed in this country” was written on Ali Yousaf’s banner. He is running on the Spark slate for vice-president operations. Yousaf posted a photo of the banner on Facebook along with a status that read, “Being […]

A stick figure glowers at his computer.

Business & Technology

Igabyte: Security should be simpler

January 30, 2017

Security software has a problem—it’s absolutely dreadful to use. Take Signal, the end-to-end encrypted messaging app endorsed by Edward Snowden

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