Arts & Culture Blonde ambition November 3, 1999 Former students create an all-Canadian magazine for the all-Canadian girl
Features Honorary degrees shine media spotlight on university November 3, 1999 At every convocation ceremony, Ryerson awards doctorates to individuals who often bring free publicity or donations to the school
Communities Hindu festival brings lights to my life November 3, 1999 By Sheila Avari Smiling white marble idols stand on the black granite altar of the Hindu temple, draped in the richest, finest pink, orange, yellow, red, white, blue and gold Indian silks. Handmade garlands of yellow and white carnations hang from the statues’ necks, adding to the myriad of colours. The otherwise sparkling floor is […]
Students safe in core November 3, 1999 By Magda Lenowicz Despite its location in the bowels of downtown Toronto, most Ryerson students feel pretty safe walking around campus. Emily Best, a first-year image arts student, said she isn’t concerned about walking around the school at night. “I’ve lived in Toronto all my life and I’ve never been threatened, attacked or mugged,” she […]
Flood brings tidings of joy November 3, 1999 Interior design chair emphasizes ‘positive’ aftermath of leaking
Laptop Project faces glitches November 3, 1999 By Emily Yearwood Three years after it started, a pilot project aimed at making laptops mandatory for some Ryerson students is encountering delays. The Link program was launched in 1996 and was supposed to be evaluated this fall. But Esther Deutsch, manager of the Link program, says the project is moving slowly. The program has […]
PhDs in the works for engineering November 3, 1999 By Andreas Maierhofer Engineering students may soon be able to complete their graduate studies at Ryerson. The faculty of engineering moved a step closer to offering master’s and doctorate studies in electrical and computer engineering as the proposal was expected to be ratified by academic council Tuesday night. Now the proposed programs need approval from […]
Editorial My favourite loudmouth November 3, 1999 By Philippe Devos After 18 years of school, there are only two teachers I remember fondly. When I was 7 years old there was my grade 2 teacher Mrs. Edmonds, whose patience and caring made her the next best thing to a mother. And 14 years later, as a cynical and hardened 22-year-old journalism student, […]
University set to crack down on cheaters November 3, 1999 Obmudsperson’s annual report outlines the ways to deal with exam cheaters, false fire alarms
Jailed student rescued RESS November 3, 1999 Former president of engineering society opened lines of communication; appears in court Friday
Spies allowed on campus November 3, 1999 CSIS says extremist groups recruit students at universities, colleges
Family mourns student’s death October 13, 1999 Business student overdoses at weekend rave, two weeks before his 21st birthday