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Removing campus security first step towards police abolition, say queer academics

The panel featured queer academics Syrus Marcus Ware, Ravyn Wngz, Gary Kinsman and Megan Scribe.

Bob Rea and Martin Regg Cohn

U.N. Ambassador Bob Rae weighs in on world affairs with Ryerson’s Democracy Forum

On the docket was Canada's involvement in Yemen's civil war and negotiations with China over "the two Michaels"

Trevohn Baker

New BIPOC Students’ Collective’s sole coordinator on making Black community online

February 28, 2021

Students being physically away from campus makes engagement a "little difficult (and) a little different."

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Through My Eyes: In a white-dominated field, white students should apply themselves more to change

February 15, 2021

You need to do more than post on Instagram to be an ally

Three black women lined up. Woman in the centre is coloured, and hair is flowing around her with flowers on it. Two women on her left and right are both in black and white.

Fake hair, real problems

February 4, 2021

Plastic materials in synthetic hair can cause scalp discomfort and damage to the environment, but one St. Louis company is trying to change that

Ryerson African Students’ Association stands in solidarity with Ugandan protesters

February 3, 2021

Ugandan students are finding ways to advocate during one of the most tumultuous elections of their country's history

Through My Eyes: COVID-19 and my family’s recovery

January 29, 2021

First-year student Sonny Sehra writes about optimism bias and coming to terms with yes, it can happen to you

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Immigration minister extends work permits for international students

January 24, 2021

The policy came in response to international students’ concerns to fulfill their employment requirements for permanent residency due to the pandemic

Laptop, phones and books floating on top of a "sea" of COVID-19 particles.

Students and staff share best practises for community building following barriers felt last year

January 19, 2021

Fostering online learning communities is integral to reducing feelings of anxiety and isolation, say experts

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Call me by my name: Students on real feelings with mispronunciation in the classroom

January 19, 2021

New tools like NameCoach help universities document the correct pronunciation of student names

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Arts & Culture Communities

Poem: Period Tracker

December 1, 2020

On the 22nd of each month my period tracker application reminds me, “Your cycle is starting”

International students struggling to meet current requirements for permanent residency

November 30, 2020

What's needed is immediate changes from Minister of Immigration Marco Mendicino, students say

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