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Three students enthusiastically raise their hands as one of their classmates looks sad that they're not participating

How Ryerson students handle anxiety and class participation

February 6, 2018

Participation in class has always been a struggle for some students, no matter what academic level they’re at. For some teachers, this means reevaluating how to get students to participate

A line of young people in a store, thinking about what they're hoping to buy.

Treat Yo’ Self: Why some millennials feel guilty making purchases

January 30, 2018

In an increasingly expensive world, what does it mean for millennials to spend money on themselves?

Illustration of bedbugs.

A bug’s life: The psychological impacts of living with insects

January 23, 2018

Is something bugging you? You might be one of the many Toronto students who are dealing with bug infestations

A collage of photos. A little toddler in a pink ballerina outfit, a little boy with big glasses, two teen girls practicing a dance routine and a boy in front of an airplane.

Ryerson students reminisce on the dreams they left behind

January 16, 2018

Our dreams led us to where we are now. And for most of us, it’s not exactly what we imagined when we were kids

Meet your Winter 2018 Masthead

November 20, 2017

Congratulations to our Winter 2018 Eyeopener masthead!

Need some extra cash? Become a human experiment. This is how some people are supplementing their income. ILLUSTRATION BY CAMILA KUKULSKI.

Being a human experiment to pay the bills

November 14, 2017

Getting paid to be a human experiment doesn't sound like a bad idea when you're paying for rent, food and tuition

Rye’s musicians forced to pick profession over passion

November 7, 2017

Music performance programs are extremely competitive and many students view them as programs with a future that is limited and not guaranteed

Lost in translation

October 31, 2017

Some Ryerson students who grew up speaking more than one language identify with the words they use

Stay-at-school Mom

October 24, 2017

Wrigglesworth is part of a troop of hard-working student parents who have chosen to come back to school to ensure a better life for themselves and their families. Many of those students can’t afford the cost of child care in Toronto or are burdened by the city’s long wait lists for licensed places

Going back: Having a bachelor’s degree isn’t enough anymore

October 17, 2017

Kids are directed towards university at a young age and told it’s the only way to succeed out there in the “real world.” This pressure can result in kids hastily choosing a program without considering where it will lead them in the future

With marijuana legalization just under a year away, what will happen to the medicinal users when their supplies are controlled by the government? ILLUSTRATION BY SKYLER ASH

How will legalization affect medical marijuana users?

September 26, 2017

With marijuana legalization coming up, the importance of weed has become more mainstream. People who smoke weed have their eyes set on July 2018, the set time for legalization

Post-secondary institutions in Ontario have high rates of stimulant drug misuse when compared to the rest of the country. ILLUSTRATION BY PREMILA D'SA

Students are misusing prescription drugs to get ahead in school

September 20, 2017

When students are willing to sacrifice their health and well-being for a grade, universities are facing an issue far more complex than what it appears

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