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Activist wave hits Ryerson

January 15, 2003

By Claudia De Simone Jorgenson Hall was the scene for the city’s first Toronto Social Forum on Saturday, as activists poured onto campus to discuss the grassroots political issues. The event was organized by Judy Rebick, Ryerson’s chair of social justice and democracy, and a committee. Speakers included controversial anti-poverty activist John Clarke, who is […]

Rye grad says: Click here for beer

January 15, 2003

By Caroline Pelletier It’s 9 p.m. and the keg has already run dry. You want some more beer because you’re not drunk enough. Yet you’re too drunk to walk the six blocks to the Beer Store. Chad Lavallee, founder of Web-based beer delivery service called thebeerguy.ca, has the answer, as he was once a thirsty […]

Wasti takes backseat role

January 15, 2003

By Melissa Godsoe After a bitter battle last summer, one of RyeSAC’s most controversial former executives is taking to the trenches and has signed on as a campaign manager in the upcoming election. Former vice-president finance and services Sajjad Wasti will be heading up Dave MacLean’s campaign for presidency. MacLean, a business faculty representative, declared […]

From a playboy to a politician

January 15, 2003

By Joe Friesen Nursing students Bernadette Bujnowski and Areta Rusyn were surprised last week when an enthusiastic politician — more than a month before election day — interrupted their conversation to ask how RyeSAC could better serve their needs. “I’m going to win this election,” he said. “How can I help you guys?” Ronney Young, […]

We had a gay ol’ time

January 15, 2003

By Michael Traikos As Editor-In-Chief of a student newspaper, I continually find myself tracing the career paths of those before me in an attempt to convince myself that I made the right career move when I accepted the position. Everyone does it. It doesn’t matter whether you’re taking film at Ryerson or working at an […]

Double dose of Darren?

January 15, 2003

By Don McHoull Faced with a lack of left-wing candidates for the RyeSAC presidency, current President Darren Cooney says he is considering running for an unprecedented second term in office. “I honestly want what’s best for RyeSAC, and an overly conservative candidate wouldn’t be what’s best for RyeSAC or Ryerson students,” said Cooney. Cooney says […]

Special treatment angers students

January 15, 2003

By Sandie Benitah An aerospace engineering teacher is being accused of playing favourites after he let two students pass a text book back and forth during a mid-term exam. According to witnesses, the teaching assistant saw what the two third-year students were doing and immediately asked them to stop. After the students explained they were […]

Access issues could have deadly consequences

January 15, 2003

By Sandie Benitah While most students head for the nearest exist at the sound of a fire alarm, physically-challenged students are told to stay put. In fact, when impending danger makes every minute feel like an eternity, students with disabilities must call security to let them know of their whereabouts, wait for security to then […]

Sweat the flab out of your abs

January 8, 2003

By Tresanna Hassanally Is joining a gym your New Year’s resolution? As titillating as the idea of a washboard stomach is, you’ve probably already given up the hope of your Buddha belly ever turning into a stomach fit for a Greek god. The perfect, flat stomach is becoming more visible as various celebrities, such as […]

Rams can’t pay back the Blues

January 8, 2003

By Joel Wass Ryerson’s women’s basketball team is renowned for sideline chanting, but they were left singing the blues last Saturday following a 78-73 overtime loss to the University of Toronto. The game was not a must-win, but the Rams have been hoping to run-over the inter-city rival since the Varsity Blues eliminated them in […]

The Collins Connection

January 8, 2003

By Joel Wass Jodie Collins faces some big ballers while travelling with Ryerson’s women’s basketball team, but her toughest competition lies in her own backyard. “My dad shows no mercy,” says the 6-foot-1 forward when discussing her one-on-one basketball battles at home in Lindsay, Ont. with her father Doug, a former professional football player. “He […]

Dance lessons let Ryerson students dip in to salsa

January 8, 2003

By Fatima Najm As dance instructor Hamzat Brama demonstrates the dynamics of the salsa by twirling his petite partner almost fairy-like before bringing her back and then letting her go, it becomes quite clear that this man is one hell of an athlete. Bramo’s sport may not be about scoring goals, but scoring chicks is […]

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