Gems of the library
By Jake Ross As students gear up for their return to school in a couple of weeks, they may not be aware of the full slate of offerings their campus library has available to them—other than a quiet...
View ArticleSikh Student Association hosts Langar
By Nadine Alsaghir On March 17, the Sikh Student Association held Langar at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), offering a traditional communal meal to students while teaching Sikh principles of...
View ArticleWith love from me and all my relations
By Daniel Opasinis I want to start by saying, the writers in this issue are at some of the earliest points of their careers in journalism. To take on a project like this—covering sensitive topics...
View ArticleSATIRE: My first powwow went horribly wrong…
By A. Settler Disclaimer: The tales that follow do not accurately reflect The Eyeopener’s views on Indigenous people and most of this never happened, so please, laugh. There I was—standing at the...
View ArticlePersonal essay: Finding your way back
By Jordyn Misura For a long time, I thought reconnecting meant finding an answer. Something that would lead you to a moment when you finally knew who you were, where you came from and where you...
View ArticleTMU pledges to support Canadian suppliers in response to Trump tariff threats
By Dylan Marks Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has pledged to prioritize purchasing from Canadian suppliers following the introduction of tariffs on American goods and services on March 4. TMU...
View ArticleThe Unapologetic Issue
Read all the stories from “The Unapologetic Issue” below: (KHADIJAH GHAURI AND SAIF-ULLAH KHAN/THE EYEOPENER) Editorial: To be is the greatest act of courageBy Khushy Vashisht (SAIF-ULLAH KHAN/THE...
View ArticleEmbracing the black sheep: Students find liberation in being different
By Jasmine Makar Being different is often a fighting feeling, a battle that deters many from following their dreams and aspirations. But when the largest opposition is those closest to you, the...
View ArticleSmall Identity Staples: How TMU Students Carry Themselves on Campus
By Zoha Naghar For students at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), identity has many dimensions and can extend far beyond just appearance or culture. It can encompass fandoms, hobbies and personal...
View ArticleTMU mature students forge connections at Mapping Identities workshop
By Mohammed Mohyedin Mature students at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) braved one of Toronto’s heaviest snowfalls of the season on Feb. 13 to gather and connect at the “Mature Students: Mapping...
View ArticleTMU medical school requirements spark controversy among student applicants
By Jasmine Makar Admission requirements for Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) new medical school have been causing controversy among students since the application portal opened on Oct. 9....
View ArticleThe end of beginnings: Graduating students choose themselves
By Khushy Vashisht With the end of the school year just around the corner, students graduating from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) reflect on the last four years of their education and lives...
View ArticleThe battle between the mind and heart: A student’s dilemma
By Khushy Vashisht Growing up, 12-year-old Zoya’s* favourite subject in school was math. But once she reached high school and was exposed to a larger variety of courses, she found herself gravitating...
View ArticleWhy Canada?
By Luis Ramirez-Liberato As the son of Mexican parents, why they chose to immigrate so far up north remains a mystery to me. Canada, a land of ice and snow, is so different from the Mexican state of...
View ArticleKnowing I belong in two different worlds
By Jonathan Reynoso “Kain na,” my Lola—meaning ‘grandma’ in Tagalog—yells to me early on a bright Sunday morning. Along with the sound of her voice, I often wake up to the sweet smell of longanisa,...
View ArticleThe stories of diversity and inclusion during Latin Heritage Month
By Daniel Carrero Ramírez Every year, communities in Canada recognize October as Latin American Heritage Month. It is a time dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the different contributions...
View ArticleK-pop and anime fandoms foster safe spaces on campus
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Sama Nemat Allah When Trisha Chockie Wong moved from Hong Kong to Canada in 2016, she was terrified of the inevitable feeling of isolation that comes with being an...
View ArticleThe missing piece: Why students can struggle to fit in with cultural groups
Reading Time: 10 minutes For racialized students, having access to cultural groups on campus isn’t a blanket solution to feeling like they have a place within their community. By Sidra Jafri...
View ArticleTop 10 lesser-known Rye student services available online
Reading Time: 4 minutes By Cole Brocksom With Ryerson University beginning its first full semester of online distance education due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, students might not be aware of the...
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