Rye accepts donation January 22, 1997 By Saleem Khan Ryerson received $12,000 so theft charges against a Metro businessman would be dropped. But Ryerson doesn’t seem to be concerned where the money is coming from. “We’re not the donations police,” Bob Crow, executive director of university advancement said. “I was as surprised as anyone to read the Globe and Mail story,” […]
Car break-ins prompt action January 22, 1997 By Jackie Burns Ryerson campus and surrounding streets were hot spots for car break-ins last month, and Ryerson security said the crimes won’t simmer down anytime soon. Chris Beninger, Ryerson’s Crime Preventions Officer, said incidents have been going on for months. “It’s an ongoing problem. It always will be,” he said. Police arrested 37 people […]
Guilty plea in gay-bashing case January 22, 1997 By Philippe Devos The man who attacked a Ryerson professor he thought was gay pleaded guilty to assault Tuesday. Steven Wong, 22, of Murray St. in Brantford, say nervously in the prisoners box as Judge E. Ormston heard the case. Wong offered an apology before sentencing. “I’d just like to say I’m sorry for what […]
Smokers’ haven at Ryerson January 22, 1997 By Deborah Gardner Students heading to The Cavern may still be able to light up when Toronto’s smoking ban takes effect in March. Ken James, former facility manager of Oakham House, hopes Toronto will allow them to use The Cavern as the required 25 per cent smoking area. The City of Toronto’s non-smoking bylaw required […]
Making airwaves January 22, 1997 By Bernadette Johnson RyeSAC wants to do it live. RyeSAC VP administration Angelo DeLuca submitted a proposal to campus radio station CKLN for a weekly half-hour show to cover issues on campus life at Ryerson surrounding universities. He says he was prompted to create this kind of show because Ryerson is now well represented on […]
Food vs. faith: An unhealthy fight January 22, 1997 Muslim group, nutrition school clash over use of hallway space
Long hours for VPs? January 22, 1997 By Shane Dingman Campaigning for the RyeSAC executive has started, but it remains to be seen whether the candidates understand what will be expected of them once they take office. Incoming VPs are told on their nomination form they will be expected to work for 20 hours a week, even though they may have to […]
A wanna-be vice squad January 22, 1997 By Jackie Burns This year’s contenders for vice-president positions at RyeSAC all have high hopes of improving Ryerson, but have very different ideas on how to do it. Gord Tanner, a third-year social work student and VP education candidate, thinks the biggest issue is identifying students’ needs. Angus Maciver, a third-year environmental health student, is […]
Presidential hopefuls January 22, 1997 By Krista Lennox RyeSAC and other services need to be more accessible to students, says this year’s presidential candidates. Angelo DeLuca, current VP of administration, said he decided to run for president this year to try and make Ryerson a “better place.” “I have so many great ideas,” he said. “I just need the space […]
Theatre prof dies, two plays in his honour January 15, 1997 By Tina Glendadakis Tony Abrams, a professor, theatrical set and costume designer at Ryerson’s theatre school, died Dec. 1, 1996 of heart failure. He was 54. Abrams came to Ryerson as a student in 1977. He became a resident set and costume designer and part time instructor in the theatre school in 1979 until he […]
Rags to riches for Ryerson January 15, 1997 By Kelly Preston Move over Times Square, make way for the Ryerson parking garage. The city of Toronto recently announced plans to transform the Yonge and Dundas Streets area into something resembling the famed heart of New York City. Part of the area the city wants to change in the $150-million project is owned by […]