News in a Minute – November 19, 2018
RUtv News reporters Jonathan Bradley and Ali Jiwani talk about the top local and international stories for Monday, November 19th, 2018. Continue reading News in a Minute – November 19, 2018
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News in a Minute – November 12, 2018
RUtv News reporters Anastasia Andric and Anastasiya Romanska talk about the top local and international stories for Monday, November 12th, 2018. Continue reading News in a Minute – November 12, 2018
Students have strong feelings about the new RU Pass
After a university-wide referendum in October, students voted in favour of the U-Pass. The U-Pass will be for all full-time students to use the TTC at a discounted rate, starting in September 2019, and will be rebranded the “RU-Pass”. Many students are excited about the discount, but others who don’t use the TTC enough to benefit from the pass say it’s unfair. RUtv News reporter … Continue reading Students have strong feelings about the new RU Pass
Young Voters and the Toronto Municipal Election
The Toronto municipal election is taking place today. In the running are incumbent mayor John Tory, Jennifer Keesmaat, Sarah Climenhaga, Saron Gebresellassi and Faith Goldy. Youth voter turnout is expected to be low. Find out students’ thoughts on voting and hear from Jennifer Keesmaat on why the youth vote is important. Continue reading Young Voters and the Toronto Municipal Election
Weed on campus: What you need to know
(By: Ally Yacapin) Weed is now legal in Canada. The use, cultivation, and sale of recreational cannabis has been officially legalized across the country as of Oct. 17, 2018. There are now federal laws in place dictating how cannabis can be used, how much is too much to consume, who can buy and consume cannabis and where to legally use it. Ryerson students, however, have limitations … Continue reading Weed on campus: What you need to know
Private details asked of students through clipboards on Ryerson campus
(By: Subi Anandarajah) Ryerson students are having data about them gathered via clipboards that are being discovered in lectures, according to an email Ryerson Community Safety and Security delivered on Wed., Sept. 19. Clipboards are seeking background information for a “Management Opportunity for Summer 2019,” according to the email. “They were handed around the classroom. My prof didn’t mention anything about it, so us being … Continue reading Private details asked of students through clipboards on Ryerson campus
How opioids are affecting campus safety
(By: Jacklyn Gilmor) Brooklyn Morris doesn’t feel safe walking to and from class. The first-year psychology student says she’s been harassed more than once, including on Victoria Street near the campus store. Morris, on her way to class one day, took her usual route along Yonge-Dundas Square. She walked along the clear panels on the southeast side of the square just like she always does. … Continue reading How opioids are affecting campus safety
Construction takes over the Kerr Hall Quad
Ryerson University has lost some of its already limited green space to campus design and construction teams. What once was a space for activity and relaxation is now a temporary construction zone. Reporter Briana-Lynn Brieiro talks to some students about their thoughts on the project. Continue reading Construction takes over the Kerr Hall Quad
New meal choice at Ryerson makes a ‘Special’ impact
(By: Angela McLean) Ryerson students can now help feed a child in need when they purchase a meal on campus. The university’s latest meal offering, the WE Special, has an appetizing social impact. Each purchase unlocks a meal for a child in need locally or globally. This initiative is the result of an innovative partnership between the charitable organization WE and foodservice provider Chartwells and … Continue reading New meal choice at Ryerson makes a ‘Special’ impact
Ryersonians at TIFF: Akash Sherman with sci-fi drama Clara
(By: Angela McLean) As one of the host venues for the Toronto International Film Festival, the Ryerson Theatre welcomes some of the industry’s biggest movie stars, directors and creative minds through its doors. Among those this year will be at least one recent Ryersonian. Former FCAD student Akash Sherman is the director and screenwriter of Clara, a Canadian-made sci-fi drama making its world premiere at … Continue reading Ryersonians at TIFF: Akash Sherman with sci-fi drama Clara
