George Brown College student captures Rob Ford slurring “Let’s go party!” on video Tina Todaro, Staff Reporter Every year the city of Toronto hosts its annual Taste of the Danforth, a festival designed to celebrate Toronto’s Greek community. This year, not only did the Greek community get publicity, but so did Toronto’s Mayor Rob Ford. On…
Getting back to school can be an exciting moment, but stressful for some too. Tina Todaro, Staff Reporter Getting back to school can be an exciting moment, but stressful for some too. It can be an exhausting time, especially for international students who are in the country for the first time. Because of stress, students may…
Ontario Human Rights Commission rules that requiring Canadian experience is often discrimination. Danilo Barba, Multimedia Reporter Canada was the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism as an official policy in 1971. But more than 40 years later, international students and immigrants still turn to unpaid work such as volunteering, internships or low-skilled…
Health-care expenses can be costly for many students. In conjunction with Green Shield Canada, the Student Association of George Brown College (SA) has worked to provide students with health and dental coverage. Tina Todaro, Staff Reporter Health-care expenses can be costly for many students. In conjunction with Green Shield Canada, the Student Association of George Brown…
By Karen Nickel & Danilo Barba Why do I have to pay a student Activity Fee? What’s it for? The Student Activity Fee ($87.42 per semester) is a way for the Student Association to keep a funding stream for all the amazing things they offer full-time students. Services range from funding an academic advocacy advisor…
Don’t worry. Come next year you’ll realize that first-years — and almost everyone else on campus — have very little knowledge of what the hell they’re doing. I’ve put together some advice to help you get through. Susana Gómez Báez, The Eyeopener TORONTO (CUP) You’ve finally managed to free yourself from your mother’s suffocating goodbye hugs,…
With the new college season starting this fall, GBC Athletics is expecting a larger participation in sports and fitness activities By Preeteesh Peetabh Singh, News Editor The Siberian Huskies are renowned for their strength, speed and energy. They are not only used for pulling sleds in the arctic but can also be a household pet….
Is print media really dying? Is social media the new trend or is it just over-hyped? Is it a temporary punch or is it hinting towards a permanent structural change? Preeteesh Peetabh Singh, News Editor The idea that print media is in dire straits seemed to be supported when Sun Media, one of Canada’s largest…
Each September, students find themselves getting familiar with the back of each other’s heads. It’s the back to school rush to line up. By Karen Nickel Each September, students find themselves getting familiar with the back of each other’s heads. It’s the back to school rush to line up. Line up at registration; line up…
Toronto is a large, diverse city and college campuses reflect that. But according to Statistics Canada’s 2012 Uniform Crime Report , incidents reported to Toronto Police Service have dropped by seven per cent from last year. By Karen Nickel, Staff Reporter Students coming to college (and their families) can have anxiety about safety and security while attending classes….
