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A comeback for the Gardens, a win for the community

September 16, 2009

"Maple Leaf Gardens is an icon in the city," said Bob Rae, MP for Toronto Centre. "It has been empty for a number of years now. An athletics facility would be a great use for it."

The pursuit of Carlton’s cathedral

September 16, 2009

Ryerson has had its eye on owning Maple Leaf Gardens ever since the Leafs moved out in 1999. But the Gardens has proved to be a costly cougar to court, leaving it derelict for the past decade.

The worst kept secret on campus

September 16, 2009

Talking to Ryerson administration about Maple Leaf Gardens is like talking to a teenage girl about a secret crush. Just drop the name of the historic arena and they squirm anxiously in their seats, knowing smiles growing across their faces.

Communities Sports

RAC serves up a new fitness regimen

August 26, 2009

The Recreation and Athletics Centre will continue to serve up a range of fitness and recreational activities this year.

Communities Sports

Rams ready to lock horns in new season

August 26, 2009

A new school year means an infusion of fresh faces in lecture halls. The same notion applies to men and women's sports teams on campus. As we prepare for the 2009-10 season, the Rams are ready to play to win.

Frosh 2009: Give up the Hub grub

August 26, 2009

One of the big bonuses of living in residence is that all of your food is made for you. For others who want to explore and remove the anxiety of swiping your One Card faster than a fashionista on a shopping spree, the Eyeopener has whipped up a few basic recipes to curb the number of times you spend eating out.

Frosh 2009: Eat more, pay less

August 26, 2009

Feeling poor after shelling out thousands of dollars to go to Rye High? Don't break out the KD just yet because being a student here does have its perks. Show your OneCard to save at:

Frosh 2009: Turn your dungeon into a bitchin’ boudoir

August 26, 2009

The first time you walk into your room, you smell freedom. Finally, a space to call your own with a view of Toronto from your window. But then, after the first night you start to notice the little things. The concrete walls are cold and cramped. The carpeting is stiff and the mattress is lumpy. You will become desperate for the comfortable touches of home. Here are some tactics to transform your living space.

Frosh 2009: How to keep the bun out of your oven

August 26, 2009

In our last Love and Sex survey we found 69 per cent of Ryerson students polled had done the deed, meaning you might get lucky this year. But before you get dirty, get protected at Ryerson's Medical Centre.

Characters on the TTC

August 26, 2009

Riding the TTC is a sketchy journey. As you approach the platform, you'll notice the odd colour of the tiles, the occasional mold and of course, the people.

Frosh 2009: The purple man group

August 26, 2009

Engineering rituals are a part of Ryerson's frosh week that has most of campus mystified. Staff and faculty largely ignore the raucous chants coming from the bluecoverall- clad mass. Students ogle the purple-skinned bodies travelling the Quad like massive smurfs. But why purple? Stephen Schauer, president of the Ryerson Engineering Student Society (RESS), knows only a few legends explaining how the national engineering colour came to be.

Frosh 2009: Get some shut eye at Rye

August 26, 2009

After rushing around to 8 a.m. classes and pulling all-nighters, you're going to need a nap. But if you commute to Ryerson you need to scope out the best places to catch some shut-eye to make the most of those annoying breaks between classes. Luckily the Eyeopener's done the work for you, wandering campus in search of the best places to sleep.

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