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The Eyeopener serves as the independent student newspaper for Ryerson University, a role it has fulfilled since 1967. It is managed by Rye Eye Publishing Inc., a non-profit organization that is run by the students of Ryerson.

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Success and sacrifice: Filipino families restore emotional bonds

1 month ago | theeyeopener.com | Khushy Vashisht

By Teresa ValentonThough simple in colour, the white walls of Katrina Tan’s Markham, Ont. home have witnessed stories that have decorated her life. The living room couch that was once filled with family members celebrating holidays, sharing conversations and sitting in the mundane, now lies empty. Photos in frames that captured better days sit atop shelves alongside medicine bottles, awards and old family documents.
Pushback on DEI programs sparks student concerns

1 month ago | theeyeopener.com | Khushy Vashisht

By Ava WhelpleyUncertainty surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Canada is sparking discourse among the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) community regarding its importance in the workplace. DEI is a framework which gained momentum during the 2020 demonstrations of the Black Lives Matter movement, with many organizations beginning to welcome it.
Editorial: Thank you for an adventure of a lifetime

1 month ago | theeyeopener.com | Josh Chang

By Joshua ChangMy first steps into The Eyeopener’s masthead were far from traditional. Getting the call on April 14, 2023 that I had been elected as the Volume 57 fun and satire editor came as a shock, seeing as my only two bylines up to that point with the publication were for the communities section. I was still in a daze when I flew to Los Angeles in August of that year, slumped next to an airplane window and furiously typing up my section’s first-ever story.
TMU Spanish conversation tables bring communities together by transcending language

1 month ago | theeyeopener.com | Khushy Vashisht

By Ana Baltar QuirosDisclaimer: Unless specified, the interviews in this article were conducted in Spanish and translated to English. On April 4, the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (LLC) hosted the fourth and final Spanish Conversation Table of the 2024-25 academic year in the Podium building. It provided an opportunity for students and faculty across campus to improve their Spanish and connect with Hispanic culture.
Bold around the globe

2 months ago | theeyeopener.com | Josh Chang

By Keiran GorskyWith 45 players set to graduate across the eight Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) varsity teams following the end of their respective seasons, the question of what comes after university looms—some may return for a fifth-year with the Bold, while others may retire from their sport completely. The rest may take their craft to the next level.
Scoring in fashionable style: TMU athletes’ shoes take their fits to the next level

2 months ago | theeyeopener.com | Josh Chang

By Eli SilverstoneIn 2016, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) partnered with Nike to supply its sports teams with apparel. This included uniforms and equipment for the varsity teams while also being available to club and recreational teams based on their budgets, as previously reported by The Eyeopener. Since then, Nike has provided the men’s and women’s basketball teams with shoes that consist of TMU’s primary blue and white colours. But this doesn’t mean every player has to wear them.
‘A neutral ground’: StyleCircle’s clothing swap aims to make sustainable fashion more accessible

2 months ago | theeyeopener.com | Josh Chang

By Grace HenkelToronto Metropolitan University (TMU) student-run fashion publication StyleCircleheld its second clothing swap event on March 13, aimed at reducing barriers to environmentally-conscious clothing options for students at TMU.
Editorial: The TMSU needs to stop giving Team Re-Elect the upper hand in the 2025 general election

2 months ago | theeyeopener.com | Josh Chang

By Daniel Opasinis and Joshua ChangIn plain words, The Eyeopener has severe concerns with how the Toronto Metropolitan Students’ Union’s (TMSU) current executive team—running under the slate Team Re-Elect—is working to extend their tenure for another year. The TMSU annual general election is currently in the heat of its voting period, and Team Re-Elect seems to be attempting to tip the scale in their favour with questionable advantages and campaigning procedures.
Editorial: We heard you. We fucked up.

Jan 31, 2025 | theeyeopener.com | Josh Chang

By Joshua ChangOne of the most essential skills a young journalist must practice is how to take accountability. Whether this means issuing a factual correction or recognizing one’s personal bias, the path to credible and effective journalism is laid in knowing where you’ve fallen short. The Eyeopener’s standards are no different. On Jan.
TMU to update senate policy on international institutional partnerships

Jan 28, 2025 | theeyeopener.com | Jerry Zhang

By Dylan MarksToronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has announced plans to update its senate policy on international institutional partnerships known as Policy 95. This update is aimed at strengthening the school’s global engagement efforts. Proposed changes also include broadening specific definitions of International Institutional Partners and Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Specific Activity Agreement to align more closely with the.