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Wright finds the planet lonely

October 9, 2002

Ten years ago, while working odd jobs making jams, chutney and mint sauce to sell at the Spitalfields Market in London, England, Ian Wright could only dream of having the greatest job in the world. Now he’s got that job, but there’s a problem.

Rye braces for soaring energy costs

October 9, 2002

As the first winter of Ontario’s era of deregulated energy looms, Ryerson is bracing itself against potential soaring energy costs.

The darker side of black

October 9, 2002

Skin tone bias within the black community has been around since slavery, but a university study shows stereotypes based on skin tone still exist. One dark-skinned Toronto student tells what it’s like to live in the shadows of her lighter-skinned counterparts.

RyeSAC worried by aggressive religious recruiting

October 9, 2002

The Toronto Church of Christ is stepping up its recruiting on campus this fall, and RyeSAC doesn’t like it.

Biz students go for bust

October 9, 2002

Thongs, kilts, speedos and blue hair. Those are just some of the styles business students donned this past Thursday in the quad for Ryerson’s Undergraduate Business Games team tryouts. Competing for a spot on the eccentric 36-member team is a test not only of ability, but of school spirit.

Rye goes crazy for books

October 9, 2002

Students hoping to pick up some reading material in the campus library this year may find themselves waiting in a long line.

Life without Mother

October 2, 2002

Ryerson professor Mario Estable moved to Toronto last year with his daughter to start a new life. This week, he talks to The Eyeopener about life as a single parent and the challenges he faces trying to raise a child and establish his career at the same time.

Sneak a free peek at pre-DVD movies

October 2, 2002

Although Adair’s hope of playing the hottest summer films to a packed Oakham House of students salivating for a pre-DVD look at the hits hasn’t materialized yet, things are looking up.

Word on the Street: eBooks a flop!

October 2, 2002

Pulp and paper has more weight with book publishers and avid readers than microchips and man-made machines.

Higher food prices hard to swallow

October 2, 2002

While Ryerson makes changes to save costs in food services, prices at Ryerson cafeterias are still on the rise. Jonathan Spicer looks at the issue and finds that the numbers just don’t add up.

Hijaab unveils liberation

October 2, 2002

Muslim women cover their bodies, except their faces and hands, in an effort to emphasize who they are, not how they look. Many misconceptions still exist among Muslims and non-Muslims; Fatima Najm takes a closer look.

Banging the gong slowly

October 2, 2002

The AntiSchmooze Video Slam is an event that invites all local filmmakers, whether their films are professionally made or just home videos, to come together and share their work. They hang a screen at the front of the bar to show the films, and a gong right beside it, to bang in case the films suck.

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