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A boy named Daisy

February 13, 2002

He controls her. She only comes out when he lets her. He decides what she wears, how she styles her hair and how she behaves. He doesn’t let her sleep around. She’s Daisy, and you won’t hear her complain.

Northern exposure

February 6, 2002

Ryerson journalism grad Jennifer Kwan tells the harrowing tale of northern initiation, courtesy of an errant dog sled and some pups on thelam

Watch out… NINJAS!

January 30, 2002

Here, in this commercial studio with fluorescent tube lighting and white brick walls, the scent of musky sweat hangs in the air. This is where ninjas are made.

Beyond the borders

January 23, 2002

Sara Noori explores the work of Doctors Without Borders in Afghanistan.

Khat chewers bite into cultural controversy

January 16, 2002

The khat leaf has sparked controversy and has caused Toronto’s Somalis to routinely break the law to chew what they say is a drug at the cultural essence of their community.

A tantalizing promise of life’s answers

January 9, 2002

Questions linger after glimpse of Scientology

Santa’s reach tests the limits of faith

November 28, 2001

To some, it might not seem like a big event. The yearly invasion of glittering garland and baubles hanging from plastic tress decked with twinkling lights has become and ingrained image in our society.

Young natives find strength in culture

November 21, 2001

Native students at Ryerson are still looking to overcome stereotypes.

Muslims find balance during Ramadan

November 14, 2001

"O you who believe, fasting has been prescribed upon you as it has been prescribed upon those before you so that you may learn Taqwa (piety)." (Qura'an 2: 183)

A celebration of Allah; a time for learning and faith

November 14, 2001

Ryerson students talk about what Ramadan means to them.

Baha’i believers fall into faith

November 7, 2001

The Toronto Baha'i community is looking to grow.

In the shadow of terror

September 19, 2001

By Fatima Najm As the United States sifts through the wreckage of the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Muslims are finding themselves in the crosshairs of negative public opinion. They’re stuck between the fear of millions of people with an unnamed enemy and a misconception that all terrorists […]

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