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In search of the devine

January 20, 1999

Liz Devine embodies the notion of a Ryerson Community. Despite her full-time position as manager of the Career Centre in a given week she devotes countless hours to groups on and off campus. Meet Ryerson administration’s everywoman.

Who the hell ARE they?!

January 20, 1999

Chieu Luu Luong breaks down the jobs of three Ryerson administrators.

Steele returns to the hearth

January 20, 1999

RyeSAC president Dave Steele stokes the fires in Stratford, Ont. We were there and offer a unique look into the person life of the most reported student on campus.

Gray Matter

January 20, 1999

Linda Grayson, Ryerson’s v.p. administration, just wants to walk her dog and spend every other waking moment brokering the best deals she can.

Torontowood

December 2, 1998

Movie madness it ain’t but Toronto shrewdly markets itself as Tinsel Town North.

The myth of alcoholism among native people

December 2, 1998

Some people believe genetics or biology leads to high rates of alcoholism among native people in Canada. Mike Anthony explodes the myth and discovers the truth.

Human Blights

December 2, 1998

A series of short looks at Canadian history first written for the "You Were Lied To" special issue, by Crystal Whitney

Who does Youth Challenge International really help?

December 2, 1998

The Canadian international development organization claims to help struggling people in Costa Rica and Guyana. Philippe Devos learns how it wastes resources and leaves projects unfinished.

The dark side of Mother Teresa

December 2, 1998

She did little for the sick and dying. She curried favorer among crooks and genocidal maniacs. Laura Hysert talks to the man who uncovered the truth about the withered nun.

What’s a little barter between friends?

November 18, 1998

We all worry about money. That’s why we stay in jobs we hate, hoard cash away in bank accounts, buy stocks in companies that exploit labourers in developing countries, and invest in RRSPs for our retirement when we’re only 20 years old. Money is an inescapable part of our lives.

Crossroads of a legacy

November 18, 1998

Kyle Rae got into politics as a gay activist, determined to change a city from within. But as city councilor, his role in the Yonge-Dundas project will make him remembered as the man who helped heal Toronto’s downtown.

Remembering saba

November 11, 1998

On a visit to Israel, Shi Davidi learns how his grandfather helped create the Jewish nation.

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