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The Eyeopener: Vol. 58, Issue 9
As managing editor for the Eyeopener's annual Love & Sex issue I pitched, managed, edited and produced an entire special issue. Love, Sex & Heartbreak!
New mural at TRSM unveiled during Treaties Recognition Week
A mural titled “Indigenous History of the Land” was unveiled at the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) this month as a part of Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) Indigenous Education and Treaties Recognition Week. The painting by Shawnee, Lakota, Potawatomi, Ojibway and Algonquin artist Philip Cote uses cultural symbols to …
New Hindu Students’ Association puts education and inclusivity to the forefront
Former TMSU executive jumpstarts the HSA with high hopes and important goals
The dogs of Kerr Hall Quad
The squeaks of dog toys and excited barks echo throughout the many walls of Kerr Hall Quad, backed by joyous chatter from their accompanying owners. Each morning, local Torontonians flock to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) where their pups can run and play with the others they’ve come to know.
BREAKING: Pro-Palestine walkout participants occupy executive floor of Jorgenson Hall
Demonstrators calling for the disclosure of Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) financial holdings stood outside the university’s executive offices on Tuesday during the school’s Board of Governors (BoG) meeting. Approximately 10 people stood outside the glass entrance to the offices on the 13th floor of Jorgenson Hall where two TMU security …
TMU student elected NDP candidate in upcoming federal election
Hailey Ford, a third-year journalism student at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), has been nominated as the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) candidate for the Oakville East riding. Her candidacy was confirmed on Aug. 24 at an NDP Oakville East meeting according to a press release. Ford was uncontested in the nomination …
1 on 1 With NDP Candidate Hailey Ford
Jake MacAndrew sits down with Hailey Ford, the TMU student elected NDP candidate in the upcoming federal elections. Find out about her journey into politics and her views going forward.
Professor’s pet peeves: key tips to a successful semester
When walking into a lecture hall, your mind is likely swarmed with thoughts on how to survive the semester ahead. But while you’re focused on your own survival, it’s worth considering another crucial factor: your professors. Those individuals at the front of your lecture room have their own set of …
Is the internet taking away my feelings? - The Eyeopener
I’m worried I can’t express myself without relying on memes and emojis
Loyalty programs that will save you money while savouring city life
Living on a budget doesn’t need to mean missing out on the university experience
1,847 TMU employees soaking up the sun in this year’s Sunshine List
Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) number of employees on the Ontario government’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure, commonly known as the “Sunshine List,” increased compared to last year. This year, 1,847 TMU employees were listed as making over $100,000 in 2023, a 12.55 per cent increase from the 1,641 employees that made …
Relics from the gridiron: TMU football nearly 60 years later
1965 saw then-Ryerson's football team dissolved due to lack of school spirit but has TMU developed interest since then?
Relics from the gridiron: TMU football nearly 60 years later
Two Eyeopener editors looked through hundreds of documents—including yearbooks, obituaries, internal reports, newspaper clippings, archival photos and historical manuscripts—to compile the research presented in this article. In 1958, the then-Ryerson Rams football team was at an all-time high. The school had recently won the Ontario-Quebec Conference championship and gained traction …
More than just merch: A sports fan’s devotion
As an expression of identity, sports memorabilia helps provide a community
Ubisoft Indie Series winner shares their journey from TMU to the gaming industry
Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) journalism alumnus Funké Joseph worked a series of odd writing jobs throughout their undergraduate studies. They wrote video game news and culture features for publications like IGN, Vice and even worked as an online editor at The Eyeopener. Although they initially pursued a career in journalism, …
15 demerit points issued ahead of TMSU campaign period
8 election rulings were distributed before the campaigning period began on Feb. 28
TMU women-focused groups offer members a professional safe ‘haven’
In traditional male-dominated programs, women are taking initiative to establish empowering spaces
BREAKING: Celestial slate sweeps TMSU 2024 election
The slate won every Board of Director executive position with approximately 60 per cent of the vote
Individuals who ran in the TMSU election discussed their platforms at a candidate forum
Only nine of the total candidates running in the 2024 election were present
Individuals who ran in the TMSU election discussed their platforms at a candidate forum
Toronto Metropolitan Students’ Union (TMSU) candidates attended a democracy forum on March 4, ahead of the annual election. The Eyeopener held the forum in partnership with the students’ union. The Eye’s business and technology editor, Jake MacAndrew, moderated the event. Students running in the election had an opportunity to answer …
An overview of the TMSU’s 2024 annual election thus far
31 candidates are running across 11 positions with 5 roles already filled
The battle between the mind and heart: A student’s dilemma
When culture and family intersect with education, students often find themselves stuck between societal expectations and personal goals
TMU’s law school will have a new home
The Lincoln Alexander School of Law will be moved to 277 Victoria St.
From beds to ballots: The relationship between sex and politics
In the intricate dance between politics and personal spaces, our bedrooms become a stage where societal norms, legislative decisions and individual choices intertwine. This forces us to examine our understanding of consent, relationships and sexual health in the most private corners of our lives.
Jagmeet Singh acknowledges anti-Palestinian racism, Islamophobia and antisemitism
The Dais held a democracy forum with the NDP federal leader at TMU
Getting by on gig work: The hidden costs of ‘easy’ money
trudging through what seems like a never-ending winter storm, her feet engulfed in thick white snow reaching her ankles, Maanya Kohli finds herself delivering what would likely be her last order. The second-year professional communications student has been delivering for Uber Eats on-foot for three months. This bitterly cold day …