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Guilty plea in gay-bashing case

January 22, 1997

By Philippe Devos The man who attacked a Ryerson professor he thought was gay pleaded guilty to assault Tuesday. Steven Wong, 22, of Murray St. in Brantford, say nervously in the prisoners box as Judge E. Ormston heard the case. Wong offered an apology before sentencing. “I’d just like to say I’m sorry for what […]

Northern’s plight

January 22, 1997

Josh Brown explores some of Northern Ontario's small towns and finds, well, not much

Nomad’s land

January 22, 1997

A paradise with a tribe of wanderers who have settled and opened their homes to young tourists

North-bound

January 22, 1997

By Gisele Junqueira Kato I had already glanced at my watch at least a hundred times. Weighed down by oversized bags and winter coats, I had been knocked off balance twice in 10 minutes. My heart was beating fast — in a few minutes I would be on the plane, headed to Canada. I spent […]

Moon over Mardi Gras

January 22, 1997

Every year during the Carnival season, New Orleans is transformed into a city of celebration

Surfing with Jesus

January 22, 1997

Christianity's newest testament heals through the Internet

Brit-pop’s OK … no, really

January 22, 1997

By Michelle Osborne I know this will hurt a bit, but I’m going to bring up a subject that is as sensitive as castration — Brit-pop. Keep reading, metal freaks. Brit-pop has emerged onto the North American scene over the past few years, spawning bans such as Oasis, Blur and Pulp. But since its inception, […]

The other side of paradise

January 22, 1997

In Mexico, many locals are missing out on the tourism industry

Anti-social distortion

January 22, 1997

Promising musician makes music from Rye rez room

A SWAP for Brit-pop

January 22, 1997

Tired of working retail in Nova Scotia, Michelle Osborne decided to work in London last summer

When it comes to work, RyeSAC doesn’t get it

January 22, 1997

By Douglas Cudmore In case you missed the news, Kelli Campbell, RyeSAC’s VP education, received a large pay raise last December from the council’s Board of Directors. She pointed out that she was working 32 hours a week, yet she was only getting paid for 20. So now her extra hours of toil are recognized. […]

Smokers’ haven at Ryerson

January 22, 1997

By Deborah Gardner Students heading to The Cavern may still be able to light up when Toronto’s smoking ban takes effect in March. Ken James, former facility manager of Oakham House, hopes Toronto will allow them to use The Cavern as the required 25 per cent smoking area. The City of Toronto’s non-smoking bylaw required […]

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