Study links educators’ skepticism to poor academic performance among minority students
Photo by Rhiannon Joseph/Ryersonian TORONTO (CUP) — Some Ryerson educators aren’t surprised at a study that says teachers who don’t believe in... Read more.
Bias in business may mean fewer female MBA students
Photo courtesy Marco Arment/Flickr Creative Commons HALIFAX (CUP) — Experts say women are at a disadvantage when it comes to studying business. The... Read more.
More than 10,000 march in Montreal against budget cuts to public sector
Photo by Keith Race MONTREAL (CUP) — A familiar sight presented itself in downtown Montreal on Oct. 31 as tens of thousands showed their displeasure with... Read more.
Impeachment sought for student president in Saskatchewan
Photo by HenryTye Glazebrook SASKATOON (CUP) — Citing a number of concerns, including budgetary spending, lack of transparency in governance as well as a... Read more.
Ryerson president to help John Tory’s mayoral transition
Photo by Alex Guibord/Creative Commons TORONTO (CUP) — Ryerson University president Sheldon Levy has been named a member of mayor-elect John Tory’s... Read more.
International students given greater work allowance
Photo by Jane Lytvynenko HALIFAX (CUP) — New Government of Canada regulations make it easier for international students to work while in school, but do... Read more.
UNB student union website hacked by ISIS supporters
FREDERICTON (CUP)—The University of New Brunswick Student Union (UNBSU) website is back online after it was overtaken by an organization supporting the... Read more.
Ryerson faculty members want university to end business with American Apparel
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons TORONTO (CUP) — At least 18 faculty members are calling on Ryerson University to stop sourcing Ryerson-branded... Read more.
What students have learned under the Umbrella Revolution
Hong Kong students continue to lead the Umbrella Revolution for democratic reform Photo courtesy of Willy AuYeung/Flickr creative commons TORONTO (CUP)... Read more.
Student says his race got him locked out of coffee shop
Owner says lockdown scenario had 'nothing to do' with skin colour Photo by Remi Yuan When most of downtown Ottawa went into lockdown Wednesday after a... Read more.
New Brunswick students put Green Party over the top
David Coon credits big win in Fredericton South riding to student involvement Photo by Andrea Bárcenas/The Aquinian FREDERICTON (CUP) — Green Party of... Read more.
Saskatoon students stranded during transit lockout
University has introduced ride share program, increased parking to help them get to class Photo by Katherine Fedoroff/The Sheaf SASKATOON (CUP) — With... Read more.
Academics divided on merits of private sector funding at public universities
Ontario has lowest per-student funding in Canada, leading schools to turn to private donations Photo by Peter Milonas/The Ryersonian TORONTO... Read more.
Students push to name George Brown residence after escaped slave couple
Lucie and Thornton Blackburn inspire naming campaign of college's first residence building Handout photo TORONTO (CUP)—For the past few weeks, students... Read more.
Students crash ARC opening party with ‘drop fees’ protest
SFUO execs part of group that demanded provincial minister invest more in post-secondary education Screenshot courtesy of SFUO/Facebook The University of... Read more.
Parliament to debate new bill to protect unpaid interns
NDP MP tabled Bill C-620 to protect interns from 'abuse' Photo by Tina Wallace SASKATOON (CUP)—A newly proposed piece of federal legislation that aims to... Read more.
Province wants more students to take advantage of Ontario Tuition Grant
Students in ‘much better shape’ with provincial help, says OUSA BRANTFORD (CUP)—The Ontario Tuition Grant (OTG) has undergone its annual increase, and... Read more.
McGill grad students win mandate for CFS disaffiliation in court
Photo by Tamim Sujat/The McGill Daily MONTREAL — The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) lost two court cases against the Rassemblement des associations... Read more.
Federation may pursue court action after UNB delayed release of president’s contracts
Student and teacher unions hope transparency will make salary increases more comparable Photo by Jimmy Emerson (CC) FREDERICTON (CUP)—The Federation of... Read more.
Forum held at Thompson Rivers University to discuss ISIS recruitment
Several young Canadians reported to have joined terror group KAMLOOPS (CUP)—After a CBC article uncovered that a former Thompson Rivers University student... Read more.
Women’s hockey gets full ride
CIS ramps up scholarships for female post-secondary athletes Photo by Olivia McLeod/The Eyeopener TORONTO (CUP)—Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS)... Read more.
Get your head in the game
A look at sports psychology Photo courtesy of Simon Fraser University FlikrABBOTSFORD, B.C. (CUP)—Spectators are often envious of professional athletes.... Read more.
Gees fired up at football home opener
Team's powerful offence a huge threat, as long as they avoid penalty trouble Photo by Marta KierkusLast season the Gees posted a 5-3 record that led to a... Read more.
Women’s fastball club looks for support
Players say more funding and recognition will help the hit it out of the park Photo by Marta KierkusThe women’s fastball club has struck out on national... Read more.
Hannah Sunley-Paisley inducted into Gee-Gees Hall of Fame
Basketball star was among best in OUA rankings for points and rebounds Photo courtesy of geegees.caHannah Sunley-Paisley played every year of her Canadian... Read more.