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Ryerson boots computer bug

September 29, 1999

After two years of testing and upgrading, systems are ready and waiting for the year 2000.

The world rings in the new year on the wrong tune

September 29, 1999

The third millennium begins in 2001, but people can’t wait to party

A portrait of the model as a young woman

September 22, 1999

Beads of sweat slide down Paula Romkey’s back as she leans forward into the photographer’s lens. She’s uncomfortably seated on a piece of Styrofoam that can’t contain the heat emanating from the asphalt under her.

Racial harmony out of tune

September 22, 1999

Scarborough’s Malvern community used to be a neighbourhood where people of diverse backgrounds got along. Now, people are divided along lines of colour.

Money man

September 22, 1999

Fundraising guru Gordon Cressy hunted down big donations for the United Way and the University of Toronto. Now Ryerson hopes his magic will work here

Booze, bars and videotape

September 15, 1999

The Eyeopener hits the town on a pub crawl and ends up on national TV.

Fitting women for the iron ring

Ryerson attempts to make the testosterone-soaked engineering programs more accessible to women

Dealing in young addicts

A growing number of young adults play the odds of legal gambling, and for far too many, the house always wins

Features Sports

Off the court

The Ryerson men's basketball team captured its first divisional title and made a historic appearance in the nationals. Here's a look into the season that was and the stories behind the scenes

The Nation of O’Keefe House

A nation is defined by a community of peoples with a defined territory and economy. O'Keefe residents have all that, and spirit too

Corporate presence rising on campus

It's a perfect marriage. Universities get donations while firms receive tax breaks. But before schools buy into the corporate pitch, issues surrounding academic freedom, ethics and control have to be sorted out.

In search of private support

As government support decreases, universities like Ryerson have boosted their fundraising programs. Here's a look at our past campaigns and the inner workings of our money generating machine.

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