Tag: Ryerson

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You don’t know RAC

September 2, 2010

By Rob Moysey Sports Editor During frosh week, the last thing you’ll be thinking about is hitting the gym. But after three weeks of boozin’ and snoozin’ you might be apt to change your mind. Don’t worry, Ryerson’s got you and your beer gut covered. Despite being in the middle of the city, there are […]

Gould Street close might stick

September 2, 2010

By Nicole Siena Walking to class down Gould Street used to be a task all on its own, between swerving through slow walkers on the sidewalk, trying to dodge moving vehicles, and waiting at cross walks. But as of Aug. 23, things got a little easier at Ryerson. After more than a decade of pressure […]

Stay off the streets

September 2, 2010

By Tasha Zanin For many students life in residence means one year of no parents and no rules. But don’t get too excited. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind to avoid being kicked out onto the streets in the middle of the year. Nine points and you’re out Student Housing Services uses […]

The cheat sheet of eat

September 2, 2010

By Rob Moysey Sports Editor Going to Ryerson and living in Toronto can bring a whole city’s worth of culinary temptations to wide-eyed froshies. But if you aren’t careful, it can also make you wide-bellied too. While a frosh week full of burger bingeing and soft drink slurping won’t kill you, a semester’s worth just […]

Salad King survives

September 2, 2010

By Brad Whitehouse Associate News Editor The collapse of the Empress Hotel building this April could have been the end of Salad King. But while plates of pad thai rotted away in the crumbled establishment, owner Ernest Liu cut a deal to reopen the Thai restaurant around the corner in a new location this December. […]

Top 10 Rye hook-up spots

September 2, 2010

By Allyssia Alleyne Community Editor When it comes to hooking up, location is everything. To spice up frosh flings, check out some of these campus hot spots. 1 The Quad: The quad’s many wooden benches are good for those seeking a little discretion, but couples looking for the ultimate thrill should feel free to make […]

Stay in school

September 2, 2010

By Nicole Siena The transition into university is inevitably stressful. The last thing a student wants to hear halfway through a semester is that they are in jeopardy of getting kicked out of their program. Here are some tips on how to avoid hearing that message. Keep a clear academic standing To be in clear […]

Business & Technology

The Internet: not just for porn

September 2, 2010

By Matthew Braga The Internet: not just for porn As far as sprawling urban centres go, Toronto is likely one of the largest. And while you don’t need to travel far to find something good to do, the trick is knowing what’s worth your time. Business and Technology editor Matthew Braga sifts through the internet’s […]

Business & Technology

Biz winner turns blisters in bucks

Decked out in a black cocktail dress and bright pink stilettos, Hailey Coleman stomped out the competition at the Slaight Communications Business Plan Competition (BPC).

Sweet valley Rye

Business and Technology editor Lauren Strapagiel finds out if Ryerson can make Toronto the next Silicon Valley.

Breaking the silence

Ryerson's campus is bursting with diversity - except on the hardwood. Takara Small finds out why.

Grad students are new programs’ guinea pigs

In the span of a decade, Ryerson University has exploded with graduate programs in a quest to propel the school into traditional academia. President Sheldon Levy is banking on these programs to bolster Ryerson's reputation as a legitimate university. But beyond tuition for a graduate-level education, students are also paying for a trial and error period while the school figures out the right formula.

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