Ryerson University
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Laurier’s student-run production of “High School Musical” will hit the stage this January
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This January, Laurier Musical Theatre (LMT) is putting on High School Musical––their first student-run production in over two years due to COVID-19 restrictions. During the fall term, cast members and students in LMT worked together through hours of vocals, choreography and rehearsals to prepare for the final shows, taking place on Jan. 26th, Jan. 27th…
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Ryerson University hosting national forum on anti-Asian racism
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Ryerson University (name change pending), is hosting a virtual forum on anti-Asian racism. The event, titled the National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism: Building Solidarities, will run from Nov. 9 to 10 and include several different sessions focused on racism within Canadian universities. The forum was preceded by a similar one held by the University of…
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Summer job listings on university campuses falsely rumoured to be linked to human trafficking
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A story surrounding mysterious clipboards has been circulating at various post-secondary institutions, such as the University of Windsor and Ryerson University. Students in various lectures and classes had been given the opportunity to provide their information to unspecified summer jobs. However, despite a seemingly harmless concept, rumours began to circulate that the clipboards and sign up…
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Golden Hawks suffer back to back defeats in Toronto
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On a two game road-trip to Toronto, the Wilfrid Laurier men’s basketball team faced off against the University of Toronto on Friday night and Ryerson University on Saturday night. The Golden Hawks returned home having lost both games, but head coach Justin Serresse sounded more like a coach on a mission than one guiding a…
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Data confirms that demand for youth mental health services continues to increase greatly
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Recent data collected by The Toronto Star and Ryerson University revealed that the demand for youth mental health services has increased greatly in the past several years and continues to peak at a high rate. The increasing demand by students is a cause for concern amongst post-secondary institutions, who are now faced with supplying enough…
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Broadway you can enjoy without breaking the bank
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It’s no secret that musicals – while infinitely enjoyable – aren’t always entirely accessible. Pricey tickets and out-of-town shows mean that often times you’ll be missing out. However, that doesn’t mean you need to fall into a musical melancholy. I’ve put together a list of musical soundtracks that will make you feel like you are…
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