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Ladies of the night

November 6, 2002

By day, they wear sneakers and jeans and bury their noses in books along with their fellow classmates. By night, they transform into money-making sex machines, lured by quick cash in an industry where typically your body is an asset. But many student escorts are earning money off men who are also looking for a little intelligent conversation. The Eyeopener’s Karolyn Coorsh talks to one escort about balancing the books with the boys.

Masked in shame

October 30, 2002

As more Ryerson students are starting to realize, pimples don’t just pop up during their teens. This week, The Eyeopener looks at the embarrassment of having zits and what students can do to combat their breakouts — for good.

High on speed

October 23, 2002

It’s just before midnight when Jason pulls into a parking lot near Highways 7 and 400 in his 5-speed, cherry red 1999 Volkswagen MK3 Golf GTI VR6. The interior dash, gear shift, stereo deck and floor mats are chromed-out pieces of eyecandy that sparkle against the black seats and dashboard. This year, he has spent close to $10,000 on modifications. His stereo blares from a crew of Honda drivers who have come to show off their modified sports cars.

Beyond the boiling point

October 16, 2002

With mid-terms just around the corner, some Ryerson students are having a difficult time coping with stress.

Life without Mother

October 2, 2002

Ryerson professor Mario Estable moved to Toronto last year with his daughter to start a new life. This week, he talks to The Eyeopener about life as a single parent and the challenges he faces trying to raise a child and establish his career at the same time.

The perils of plastic

September 25, 2002

Dragged by debt, Ryerson students struggle to pay off hundreds of dollars in credit card purchases.

Guilty by association

September 11, 2002

Salman Hamdani is believed to have died while trying to help rescue people after the Sept. 11 attacks. But Hamdani’s and other Muslims’ heroism during American’s time of need are being overshadowed by a continued sense of fear and discrimination.

Shake your money maker

August 21, 2002

By Ab Velasco $imple and plain – everybody needs money. How you come about it is your own business, But Isaac likes to make it everybody’s. He has only a few stipulations. “I didn’t want anything penetrating me, and no penetrating him. No facial cum shots,” he says, laughing. Twenty-year-old Issac, who preferred not […]

‘Knowledge the only weapon’

Sri Pathmanathan’s darkness began at the age of seven, but instead of shutting out hope, it spurred him to success.

Space junkies set sights on Red Planet

February 6, 2002

They’re not little, they’re certainly not green, and they’re not all men; but if they have their way, they’ll be the first Martians you ever see. And they’re about to descend on Ryerson

Fashion itch inspires designers’ stitch

January 30, 2002

As Ryerson’s year-end Mass Exodus fashion show quickly approaches, the design labs on the second floor of East Kerr Hall are becoming a frantic scene of fabrics, scissors, mannequins, and talent.

The ups and downs of student trading

January 23, 2002

The chance for big, quick gains is luring students to play the stock market but season traders say it’s important to play smart and invest with your head, not your heart.

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