Communities Filipino identity fills student with pride April 5, 2000 Since I was born and raised in Canada, I can relate to the challenge of finding my roots. I was taught traditional Filipino values and practices, but like others born in Canada, I consider myself part of a different breed of Filipino values and practices, but like others born in Canada, I consider myself part of a different breed of Filipinos.
Communities RyeSAC debates put student groups on hold November 24, 1999 South Asian groups ratified after a month of discussions over duplication of services
Communities Not every colour feels welcome in the rainbow November 17, 1999 Racism in Toronto's gay community means Asians and other visible minorities are segregated
Communities Canadian culture shocks foreign students November 10, 1999 An international student from Antigua and an exchange student from England share their Canadian experiences
Communities Hindu festival brings lights to my life November 3, 1999 By Sheila Avari Smiling white marble idols stand on the black granite altar of the Hindu temple, draped in the richest, finest pink, orange, yellow, red, white, blue and gold Indian silks. Handmade garlands of yellow and white carnations hang from the statues’ necks, adding to the myriad of colours. The otherwise sparkling floor is […]
Communities New groups bring more culture to campus January 13, 1999 If you resolved to get more involved in campus life in the New Year, Ryerson now has five new cultural groups to join. The red tape ahs been cut and the funding is in place. Now it’s time to begin planning activities for you. Cheryl Godenough finds out what the new groups hope to do.
Communities TTC to the world November 4, 1998 A forest of silk sarees and shawls, flutter from their racks. You want to touch them, but you hesitate, aware of the man watching you alertly from his plastic chair. But he smiles. He doesn’t mind.
Communities Student groups cut a rug October 28, 1998 The only competition at Oakham house this Halloween should be for who has the best costume.
Communities Unraveling DNA October 28, 1998 A communications breakdown is disrupting attempts to start a new student group at Ryerson.
Communities Asians eye Western looks October 21, 1998 Young Asian women, and even some men, are surgically altering the natural shape of their eyes. Lisa An looks in the practice and the pressures behind it.