By Wendy Glauser Applications for RyeSAC bursaries last semester doubled to about 700, while the number of $500 awards available remained at 15. Dave MacLean, who sits on RyeSAC’s Board of Directors, said RyeSAC would be able to give out at least double the number of bursaries if they weren’t “spending so much time protesting […]

By Claudia De Simone Jorgenson Hall was the scene for the city’s first Toronto Social Forum on Saturday, as activists poured onto campus to discuss the grassroots political issues. The event was organized by Judy Rebick, Ryerson’s chair of social justice and democracy, and a committee. Speakers included controversial anti-poverty activist John Clarke, who is […]

By Caroline Pelletier It’s 9 p.m. and the keg has already run dry. You want some more beer because you’re not drunk enough. Yet you’re too drunk to walk the six blocks to the Beer Store. Chad Lavallee, founder of Web-based beer delivery service called thebeerguy.ca, has the answer, as he was once a thirsty […]

By Melissa Godsoe After a bitter battle last summer, one of RyeSAC’s most controversial former executives is taking to the trenches and has signed on as a campaign manager in the upcoming election. Former vice-president finance and services Sajjad Wasti will be heading up Dave MacLean’s campaign for presidency. MacLean, a business faculty representative, declared […]

By Joe Friesen Nursing students Bernadette Bujnowski and Areta Rusyn were surprised last week when an enthusiastic politician — more than a month before election day — interrupted their conversation to ask how RyeSAC could better serve their needs. “I’m going to win this election,” he said. “How can I help you guys?” Ronney Young, […]