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Our volunteer training session is today at 5pm EST! We'll be going over things like what being an Eye contributor involves, how to pick up pitches and other ways to get involved that aren't writing. Come hang out and meet some of our masthead members Facebook event + Zoom link below:

In a journalistic twist on horoscopes, The Eye's masthead looked through the archives to find the most interesting articles published on the weeks they were born.

One year after their split from Ryerson, the RSU has announced it will release a break-up album to creatively channel their heartache. Here’s what The Eye found out about the development process:

These senior Rams athletes are taking lessons learned in their athletic careers to their professional ones.

RyePlants wants to bring people together with plant show-and-tells, pot decorating and more.

"Abolition is inevitable and I know that we will win, but it is up to us to care for each other and take the necessary steps to realize it in our lifetime," writes Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy - CSSDP Ryerson founder Alannah Fricker.

The winners of our $50 Starbucks gift cards for filling our out readership survey are Reedah Hayder and Rachel Leung! Email [email protected] to claim your prize! Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit our survey.

The image by Nadya Kwandibens is part of a series entitled "Concrete Indians" which showcases Indigenous identities in contemporary, urban settings.

Are you or your company looking to advertise to the coolest group of people around? Thats what youll be doing if you buy an ad with The Eye that all our readers will see! If interested, please reach out to our advertising manager Chris at [email protected].

Read about how university athletes struggle with the transition to life after sports in this week's cover story:

Its time for our second volunteer spotlight of the year! This time, we are shouting out Sidra Jafri for her hard work getting our latest Biz and Tech piece out. Thank you from all of us at The Eye

Faculty of Science students will be using Augmented Reality (AR) technology in their at home labs, as of last Monday.

Our second print edition of the year is out now! Find it on select stands around campus and online here: https://issuu.com/editor-theeyeopener/docs/eyesep23 And check out this weeks cover by the amazing Jes Mason (+ much love to our cover model-athlete Eli Savage as well)

Eggy used to be an actual ram and the stuffed heads of previous Eggys are currently stored in the universitys archives. Check out the full story here: https://theeyeopener.com/2020//the-history-of-eggy-the-ram/

Post-secondary students across Canadian universities are trying to make up for the loss of hands-on learning during the pandemic by deferring their education. Jemma Dooreleyers and Dhriti Gupta delve into how waiting might actually result in a higher quality education.

Does Beans exist? Accepting any and all respectful academic discourse in the comments section below.

As Ryerson is now delivering the majority of their courses virtually, some international and out-of-province students have decided to stay in their hometowns.

Ryerson has announced that the winter 2021 semester will be largely offered remotely.

Ryerson has its own student newspaper? (No seriously!) Spread the word about The Eyeopener! And stay involved in student life with us during these ~trying times~

Whether youre in the living room, chilling on your bed or outside during your Zoom lecture, weve got you covered for your after class study session.

On Sept. 9, a Ryerson instructor of 20 years filed a case of racial discrimination against Ryerson with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.

Indigenous policy researcher Courtney Skye felt the scorn of a court injunction against her rights as a Haudenosaunee woman. Its hardly the first time for her or her fellows at 1492 Land Back Lane.

Hiding an unsolved Rubiks cube is the perfect reason to use a custom background...some things are just too embarrassing to show the world.

The fifth RSU Board of Directors meeting was called to discuss the layoffs of five full-time staff members and the endorsement of the All Out September 30 student strike.

Are you or your company looking to advertise to the coolest group of people around? That's what you'll be doing if you buy an ad with The Eye that all our readers will see! If interested, please reach out to our advertising manager Chris at [email protected].

It's time for our second volunteer spotlight of the year! This time, we are shouting out Sidra Jafri for her hard work getting our latest Biz and Tech piece out. Thank you from all of us at The Eye

The sectors that women tend to dominateretail, food and accommodations, arts and recreation and social serviceswere the ones hit hardest by the pandemic.

Theyre paying how much for a TED Talk??

Brian Lesser of Computing and Communications Services talks about how he and his team helped transitioned the university online, and plan to keep it running.

From a real ram to todays current costumed version, we took a deep dive into long and historic life of Eggy the mascot

Eggy used to be an actual ram and the stuffed heads of previous Eggy's are currently stored in the university's archives. Check out the full story here: https://theeyeopener.com/2020//the-history-of-eggy-the-ram/

Does the university need to look into Eggy the mascots name and its relationship with Egerton Ryerson?

The university stated that they are forming a new task force to aid in looking into its ties with Egerton Ryerson.

Textbooks got your pockets empty already? Use your Rye email to cash in on these student discounts.

Are you planning on going back to campus? Well, we have you covered on what will be open when you get there.

The Ryerson School of Interior Design Course Union has launched an open letter requesting for the Faculty of Communication and Design and Ryerson School of Interior Design to build an inclusive and anti-racist program.

New year, new us. Logo by our very own Jes Mason.

Looking to learn more about activism movements and collectives in the city? We got you.

Seeing protests for Black and Indigenous lives as anything less than essential is a luxury for your mental health, as BIPOC students are systematically more affected by PTSD.

Following her termination while on medical leave in January 2019, Carol Sutherlands union has filed three grievances against the university.

This Wednesday and Thursday, educators and staff members across post-secondary institutions in Canada will pause all teaching and administrative duties to call for racial justice.

Like ~free stuff?~ Well do we have a contest for you The Eye is running a readership survey and we want to reach as many Ryerson students as possible. This is your chance to tell us what we can do better and maybe get your next coffee on us. Were giving away $50 Starbucks gift cards to two students who take and share our survey! To enter the contest... 1. Fill out our readership survey: https://forms.gle/6srsKmG8hh84uiLK8 2. Comment or DM us a screenshot of the confirmation screen 3. For five bonus entries, share this post and tag two friends at Ryerson! (and send a screenshot of this as well) You must be a current Ryerson student to enter. Good luck!

We broke down the RSUs 2020-21 budget. Heres where your $82 RSU student levy is going to this year:

Were hiring! The Eyeopener is looking for a Photo Editor to join our masthead. We are prioritizing applications from BIPOC and LGBTQ2IA+ folks. Applications are due by September 9. More information can be found in our posting below.

Rye students! The Eye will be virtually tabling at todays Campus Services and Involvement Fair! Drop into our Zoom table anytime from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to speak to some of our editors about volunteering and all of our other shenanigans! https://connectru.ryerson.ca/event/162426

Theyve already missed grad, prom and an entire summer. So why be bummed out about online classes?

Did you know Ryerson offers "challenge credits" if a student has gained skills and knowledge outside the classroom?

Rams athletes, coaches and facility employees give the best tips and tricks for an active and healthy fall despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19.

Potential friends? In your Ryerson Accepted Facebook group??? Its more likely than you think, reports Sofia Vavaroutsos.

Not sure how to get started on your budget this semester? Simran Singh has written up a few tips to get you started: https://theeyeopener.com//coming-up-with-your-student-bud/

In these unpredictable times, there are some things that never change. For better or for worse.

We broke down the RSU's 2020-21 budget. Here's where your $82 RSU student levy is going to this year:

We're hiring! The Eyeopener is looking for a Photo Editor to join our masthead. We are prioritizing applications from BIPOC and LGBTQ2IA+ folks. Applications are due by September 9. More information can be found in our posting below.

Rye students! The Eye will be virtually tabling at today's Campus Services and Involvement Fair! Drop into our Zoom table anytime from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to speak to some of our editors about volunteering and all of our other shenanigans! https://connectru.ryerson.ca/event/162426