By: Melissa Salamo and Chelsey Gould Imagine a place with Caribbean-like beaches, beautiful lagoons, caves, parts of the Amazon Rainforest, tropical grassland, stunning prairies, the world’s highest waterfall and many other wonders. This place sounds like paradise… but ironically, today this country is Venezuela, a place that most people believe to be a dystopia. Since…
The downside of getting high: how legalization of marijuana affects Canadians who have faced conviction
By: Rosemary Akpan and Matthew Rodrigopulle Marijuana legalization in Canada is just around the corner, but many convicted of possession in the past will still experience the consequences. Recreational use of marijuana is set to be legalized in Canada by July 2018 and yet, the Government of Ontario is still enforcing charges for those found…
What are the weirdest Canadian laws? We broke them to find out
By: Larry Heng and Brent Smyth Brent and Larry hit the streets to break some of the silliest laws in Canada. Follow their journey to criminal life.
Ryerson Rams women’s hockey: facing inequality
By: Tait McGregor and Lauren Davis. Lauren Davis talked to the Ryerson Rams women’s hockey team about their experiences as female hockey players in a male-dominated industry.
The crippling costs of professional sport injuries
By: Brittany Butler and Sara Jabakhanji Injury and hockey go hand-in-hand. So what’s the cost of burden? The National Hockey League has been underway for just over a month and already there have been over 90 reported player injuries, according to The Sports Network. As these players miss crucial time on the ice, teams are…
Hockey vocabulary with Heather and Sarah
This is the most puck-ing fun vid you’ve ever seen about hockey vocabulary. Now that you’ve learned some terminology, take the quiz: Video by: Sarah Chew and Heather Taylor-Singh Quiz by: Chelsey Gould Quiz Photo credits- Image one: By Palm Beach Blackhawks, Image two: By total Pro Sports- Image three: General Motor Place in Vancouver, by Mister…
From stick to joystick – the evolution of hockey
By: Funké Joseph (Video by Larry Heng) Hockey – a classic Canadian game where brave players go for their hardest on frozen water, with the wind in their hair and ice knives on their feet. Even though it isn’t Canada’s official sport, many Canadians still hold it close to their hearts which is very noticeable…
VIDEO: First meals
by Matthew Rodrigopulle, Tiffany Mboyo and Kelsey Demelo When students move out of home, they face the scary reality: I have to make dinner on my own. Let’s see how Ryerson students deal with this dilemma.
VIDEO: Aussies Try Canadian Food
by Brent Smyth Watch Australian students try Canadian food for the first time!
VIDEO: Go-to meals
by Matthew Rodrigopulle, Tiffany Mboyo and Kelsey Demelo Are you on a student budget? Stressed on time? Just lazy? Our reporters hit the streets of Ryerson to find out your go-to meals.