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The code switching trap: identity versus acceptance
Some TMU students find that they modify their personality depending on their environment
Dismantling beauty standards we never asked for
As beauty standards evolve, TMU students have found ways to defy them
The Passion Project
Welcome to The Passion Project, an Eyeopener digital series dedicated to highlighting creative passions. These 10 stories explore the joys of making art for personal fulfillment and celebrate stories from student artists who express themselves through artistic passion—not for profit or recognition but for their love of their craft. From …
A love letter to heartbreak
With every step forward, I leave a piece of my heart behind—it’s made me who I am today
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 …
‘Fake it till you make it,’ the interns struggle with imposter syndrome
By Hajir Butt On the first day of his internship at Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) Zone Learning this summer, fourth-year graphic communications management student Ethan Garfield dons a proper dress shirt and dress pants, eager to make a good, lasting impression on his fellow interns and employers. Having landed his …
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 …
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 …
Q&A: Caméra d’Or winner discusses latest film during TMU visit
As director César Augusto Acevedo puts it, Horizonte is a film born out of desperation and a great sense of culpability. In just over two hours, it attempts to represent 50 years of civil unrest and generational suffering in rural Colombia referred to as “La Violencia.” The plot follows a …
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.
Fetishes on film: Former TMU student premieres comedy at TIFF
Solemates is the story of a love triangle between a shoe store owner, a customer and an old pair of shoes. Or, as co-producer Torrin Blades puts it, the story of a customer who walks into a shoe store to update his wardrobe and “bites off more than he can …
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 …
CopyRITE closes permanently on May 23
CopyRITE, the Toronto Metropolitan Students’ Union’s (TMSU) on-campus print shop, has closed permanently as of May 23. The copying and printing centre was operating at nearly a $200,000 deficit, according to a shared 2023–2024 financial statement obtained by The Eyeopener. Previous financial statements indicated its profits hovered around the $50,000 …
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 …
A Proposal in Cancun? | BOTB So Delicious
In the Second of six features, we spoke to So Delicious, who recently played in the TMUsicians' Battle of the Bands at Massey Hall. Join us as we get to know more about the band, the stories behind their music and the performances themselves!
Hundreds of students unite in the Quad for rare solar eclipse
Despite cloudy weather obscuring much of the solar eclipse, hundreds of Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) students crammed into the Kerr Hall Quad on Monday afternoon in an attempt to catch a glimpse of the rare celestial event.A formal watch party in the quad was organized by SciXchange, TMU’s science literary …
A Love Song About his Sister? | BOTB Mystique
In the first of six features, we spoke to Mystique, who recently played in the TMUsicians' Battle of the Bands at Massey Hall. Join us as we get to know more about the band, the stories behind their music and the performances themselves!
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
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 …
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, …
TMU student shows off new music and old favourites during Pink Patty’s Day performance
Third-year Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) professional music student Carina Bianchini—who performs using just her first name—had people dancing during her concert at Sneaky Dee’s last Saturday. Carina was the show’s headlining act, with TMU student musicians Charlotte Huang and Christina Kennedy—as well...
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 …
TMU’s Battle of the Bands to return after four years
After a four-year hiatus, TMUsicians will be rocking out in TD Music Hall on March 22 for the eighth annual Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Battle of the Bands. The competition was last held in 2019...