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Stylianou sings standards at Senator

November 13, 2002

What better way to discover a talent for improvisation and jazz-phrasing than to be locked out of a theatre in the middle of a performance? Melissa Stylianou, a Toronto jazz vocalist, had that experience while playing the part of Anita in her high school’s performance of West Side Story.

The sound of Plummer

November 13, 2002

Ryerson Theatre was alive with the sound of Christopher Plummer’s voice last Friday, as the famous actor offered advice and inspiration to Ryerson’s graduating students.

I’m a Survivor, I’m gonna make it

November 13, 2002

The show has captivated millions across North America, spawned fantasy games, websites, and countless water-cooler debates. And soon, Canadians might actually have a chance of participating. Self-confessed Survivor junkie Ab Velasco investigates what it really takes to become a Survivor.

Hub to host future Second City stars

November 6, 2002

It has spawned some of the funniest improve comedians and performers Toronto stages has ever seen, and has been a Toronto fixture for almost 30 years. Now, The Second City is coming to Ryerson.

FLOW DJ gets her news on

November 6, 2002

Every weekday, Jemeni, formerly Ryerson graduate Joanne Gairy, co-hosts the Morning Rush on FLOW 93.5. She delivers the entertainment news, but her listeners know she is more than just a voice giving the low-down on the music industry.

Getting money primary Function

October 30, 2002

This year, image arts students are trying to put together their annual publication without the help of graphics students. First, they need some cash.

Silk screens her “Sorrow Song”

October 30, 2002

Ryerson’s own female MC Eternia — better known as Silk-Anne Kaya — is getting all up in MuchMusic with her last video. She may be a journalism student, but she knows how to rock the other side of the mic.

Two Words: Real magic

October 23, 2002

The definition of magical realism isn’t written in stone, but it is the kind of thing people obsess about.A pretty good example of the term at work is how Denise Blinn and Gabrielle Kemeny came to be putting on a theatrical version of magical realist author Isabel Allende’s work.

Poetic Justice

October 23, 2002

New documentary probes the mysterious deaths of gangsta rappers Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G.

Cabbie comfortable on the street

October 16, 2002

Cabral Richards hosts Cabbie On The Street, a weekly five-minute segment on 24hour sports channel The Score. He and cameraman Bryan Roy spend randomly questioning passers-by and athletes in locker rooms and stadiums.

The Ronin King’s tactics for rebellion

October 9, 2002

Houston, TX noise-rockers Ume came to Toronto this past Friday, and they brought a bit of a monsoon along with them.

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.

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