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University in talks with party to name Maple Leaf Gardens

Maple Leaf Gardens continues ongoing renovations for planned November opening. PHOTO: MARTA IWANEK

With Maple Leaf Gardens completion delayed until the fall, associate news editor Rebecca Bur-ton and sports editor Sean Tepper investigate Ryerson’s hunt for a name donor

According to senior administration, Ryerson University is well into discus-sions with an unnamed party for the naming rights to Maple Leaf Gardens (MLG).

The university’s new athletic centre will be getting one more name added to its historic title as Ryerson is on the hunt for a donor to complete their $20 million needed in fundraising.

Since the announcement of Ryer-son’s acquisition of the famed Toronto landmark in fall 2009, the university has been searching for an individual or a company to sell the building’s naming rights.

“It’s absolutely true. We’re looking for a name donor,” said Ryerson’s pres-ident Sheldon Levy.

“Just like with the George Vari build-ing or Heaslip House, you look for do-nors that give you a certain amount

of money and in exchange you name the building in their honour.”

The total cost of this project, which amounts to $60 million, breaks down as follows: $20 million from the athlet-ic referendum that was held in 2009, $20 million from government funding and the final $20 million from fund-raising. The money that came from

fundraising also includes the Loblaw Corporation Ltd.’s $5 million dollar contribution, while the $20 million

that will be raised from the student referendum will be used to pay off the building’s mortgage over the next 30 years.

Adam Kahan, Vice-Provost Uni-versity Advancement, said although Ryerson is in discussion with an ‘un-named’ party, no current deal has been put in place.

“We’ve been looking for naming rights since the project started,” he said.

“[We are] ... looking to offset our costs.”

The university will sell the naming rights but remain in close coopera-tion with the donor to see how the university can maintain the historical nature of Maple Leaf Gardens while arranging a way for all three names to be used officially.

“No one has signed a deal yet, ” said

Levy uses Smitherman to boost the Digital Media Zone

BY EMMA PRESTWICHNEWS EDITOR

George Smitherman sees himself as a non-student alumnus of Ryerson.

The former politician has been ap-proached by Ryerson President Shel-don Levy to boost the profile of the Digital Media Zone, one of Ryerson’s most media-savvy projects.

“I look forward to being more in-volved on Ryerson campus,” Smither-man said.

Levy phoned Smitherman after his mayoral run to ask him if there was any chance of them developing a partnership, which is still in the plan-ning stages and which Levy expects

will consist of part-time support. “George has so much experience

with so many connections that I thought he could also introduce us to individuals,” Levy said.

He said he thinks the DMZ is a way to attract new business people to

Canada and Ontario, and thinks that the former politician can link the start-up projects to people in the industry.

The DMZ hosted a tour for several federal ministers and business orga-nization Tuesday to promote the facil-ity’s focus on entrepreneurship and small business.

Valerie Fox, the director of the DMZ, said that Smitherman’s involvement is very recent and she only met with him and Levy a few weeks ago.

However, she thinks he brings his own background and connections. She said that his involvement, and

that of any public figure, is positive for the profile of the DMZ, which is look-ing to expand its profile.

Smitherman said he thinks the DMZ has “done all the work for itself”, but that he could make the business

sector aware of the projects.“I could see the ideas visualized,” he

said.He and Levy have been friends

since Levy first became president in 2005 and Smitherman was the local MPP.

Smitherman said he wants to insert himself into campus life by working with the vice-provost academic and the heads of departments to tailor classroom talks to students about his work in government and public life.

“I have unique experiences about a period of time in public life,” he said.

Levy.“We’ve continued to talk to a num-

ber of individuals but until there’sa signed deal we can’t make any an-nouncements,” said Levy.

Ivan Joseph, Ryerson’s athletics di-rector, said even with the addition of a third party, Ryerson will continue to brand their name on the Gardens by making it a prominent name at the new facilities.

“You’ll always have Ryerson Univer-sity in the name no matter what,” said Joseph.

“We are not giving away Ryerson’s name.”

The project has so far been post-poned from March 2011 to Novem-ber. Ryerson will also be searching for name donors for the Image Arts building and the Student Life Centre in the coming months.

Whatname would you like to see on MLG?

“It’s a historic site. I don’t think they should add any company to it. I don’t even think Ryerson should be in it.”

— Scott Beaudin.,theatre student

“Tim Hortons, if we get good discounts.”

— Darcy McQuaide,business management

student

“I think it should be the Hudson’s Bay Company because it’s Canadian and it’s been there for a long time, so it would be very fitting.

— Lisa Amanfi, , criminal justice student

We are not giving away Ryerson’s name.

—Ivan Joseph, Athletics Director

President works former mayoral candidate for his network connections

I look forward to being more involved on Ryer-son campus.

— George Smitherman

George has so much experience and so many connections.

— President Sheldon Levy

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Ryerson President Sheldon Levy said he thinks the DMZ can be a way


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DMZ hosts federal ministers

The project is an innovation incubator.

— Rob Moore, Minister of state

Ryerson is hiring a headhunter, someone to search for candidates to replace the first general counsel. According to Erin McGinn, interim secretary of the Board of Governors,the search for someone is a formal process called Request for Propos-als (RFP). Potential firms interested must submit proposals and undergo an evaluation process. From there, Ryerson chooses the most appropri-ate firm. McGinn said, “Once the RFP closes, it will likely be about a week totwo weeks before we choose a firm and [then] we get that process go-ing.”The competition closes Jan 31. Julia Hanigsberg, current general counsel, will be the VP ofAdministration and Finance as of Oct. 1, 2011. The position of general counsel and secretary to the board of

governors is as honourable as it sounds. Hanigsberg managed Ryerson’slegal services, she’s the one who pro-vides advice when legal problemsaffecting the university arise. Hanigsberg joined Ryerson in 2006 and previously worked senior legal, policy and administrative roles with the Ontario government. She was also a visiting professor of law and government at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Rye looks for head hunter for new general counselBY DIANA DUONG

BY EMMA PRESTWICHNEWS EDITOR

Ryerson’s dream of being a Silicon Valley is attracting names to promote its work.

The Digital Media Zone hosted sev-eral federal ministers and small busi-ness organizations on Jan. 25 to dub 2011 the “year of the entrepreneur.”

Rob Moore, the minister of state for small business and tourism, was present at the event and touted the project as an “innovation incubator”, according to a press release.

to attract new business people to Canada and Ontario.

The DMZ hosted a spontaneous tour for Lt. Gov. David Onley on Jan. 19, and former mayoral candidate George Smitherman is interested in using his connections to network between the work of the DMZ and the business sector.

The visitors toured several of the students’ projects, including 3D exhibits by ARB Lab’s CEO Adrian Bulzacki and Flybits’ Mobile Transit Companion, which has been used by the Paris Metro to provide passen-gers with transit information enroute.

Richard Lachman (left), Colleen Ayoup (left) and Laura Turnbull (right) enjoy the community of the DMZ. PHOTO: LINDSAY BOECKL

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The Eyeopener6 Wednesday, January 26, 2011NEWS

Dorrel Richards has been issued a “permanent program withdrawal because of missing paperwork. PHOTO: LINDSAY BOECKL

Ryerson kicks out studentAcademic appeal denied after Access Centre delays issuing an exam extensionBY GRAHAM SLAUGHTER

At 52 years old, Dorrel Richards is getting kicked out of university.

Even though Richards is only three courses away from graduating, she was permanently dismissed at the end of the 2010 fall semester.

“Here I am in the later stage of my life. Getting kicked out of school —for what reason?”

The mature student has filed a complaint to Ryerson’s office of dis-crimination and harassment services after her appeal to continue classes was denied and she was emailed a “Permanent Program Withdrawal.”

Ann Whiteside, Ryerson’s discrimi-nation and harassment prevention Officer, said that a complaint like Rich-ards’s must have jurisdiction before

they can move forward. “97 per cent of these things are

solved informally,” said Whiteside. “Someone comes to us with a concern and we help them deal with it on their own.”

Richards’ appeal was denied be-cause she failed PHL444 — “Ethics in Health Services Management” — last winter semester while on academic probation. She said she failed the exam because the Access Centre didn’t grant her the extra time she needed until the semester ended.

Richards suffers from osteoarthri-tis, a degenerative condition that causes a constant, sharp ache in her hands. She applied to receive extra exam time through the Access Centre last February. It wasn’t until May — a

month after she failed PHL444 — that the exam extension was approved.

“I know I would’ve passed if I had that half hour,” said Richards.

Stefanie Marinich-Lee, the man-ager of the Access Centre, told the Eyeopener that many students with disabilities are granted accommoda-tions up front.

During the appeal process, Rich-ards explained the Access Centre’s tardiness to the appeal board. The ap-peal board suggested she “find a new program.”

However, Richards said she worked in a hospital in her native Jamaica for 17 years and holds a diploma as a medical technologist. “Why isn’t this program for me? No one will tell me,” Richards said.

Richards’s situation has a deadline – the first of the month. Since she isn’t a Ryerson student anymore, she lost her OSAP funding. The single mother, who hasn’t been able to work the past few years because of her osteoarthri-tis, says that she won’t be able to pay her rent.

“I can’t sleep at night,” said Richards. “Where am I going to get the money to take care of my daughter?” At this point, Richards said her only hope of finishing her degree is if Whiteside can help her snag a temporary proba-tionary contract and win the appeal.

If she graduates, she said she wants to work in a seniors’ home or a hospi-tal.

“I just want to do the courses and move on with my life,” she said.

THE APPEAL PROCESS

A student such as Richards who has received a permanent program withdrawal (PPW) has options. They can request a temporary probationary con-tract, which allows the student to enroll in classes while they wait for an appeal. If the ap-peal is approved, the student continues classes. If it doesn’t, they get a full refund.

If you have all the facts and have read all the policies and procedures relating to the ap-peal process, there are five grounds an applicant can claim in an appeal:

Prejudice — any grounds pro-

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Medical — requires a Ryerson medical certificate or doctor’s note.

Compassionate — any events or circumstances the applicant feels they can’t have predicted.

Course management — if the instructor has deviated too far from the course material.

Procedural error- Any is-sues with the application of a course policy.

According to the ombud-sperson’s office, in a case where someone feels like they’ve been treated unfairly, rules of ‘natural justice’ apply in the decision process. Here are the four rights that every person at Ryerson can claim:

1) )The right to know the case against you;

2) The right to an impartial and unbiased decision maker;

3) The opportunity to be heard;

4)The right to a decision and the rationale for that decision.

More information is avail-able on the ombudsperson’s website:http://www.ryerson.ca/ombuds/

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‘127 Hours’ inspiration Aron Ralston visits Ryerson

Aron Ralston visited Ryerson University with Wind Mobile on Jan. 24. He inspired the movie 127 Hours, starring James Franco, after he was pinned by a boulder in a canyon for more than five days and sawed off his right arm to survive. He spoke about the ordeal in the Student Campus Centre lobby. PHOTO: PAGE SABOURIN

Fake Board of Governors Twitter account punks Ryerson

Sarcastic puns aren’t the usual tone for Ryerson’s Board of Gover-nors (BOG). So the Eyeopener was surprised to stumble upon a Twitter account under the name @Ryerson_BOG that claimed to be an official BOG representative while tweeting sarcastic one-liners.

The first tweet on Jan. 19 indicated it was the official BOG twitter account and even hosts a link to the official Ryerson site.

Julia Hanigsberg, Vice-President

Administration and Finance (and avid tweeter @Hanigsberg), confirmed there has never been an official twit-ter account created for the BOG. And with only two current followers, in-cluding Ryerson Students’ Union VP Education Liana Salvador, it is unclear who is behind the tweets.

“Technology allows for all sorts of things to happen,” said Erin McGunn, Secretary to the BOG.

When the Eyeopener first spoke to McGunn she was unaware of the ex-

isting account, predicting it was just one of the individual Board members.

After clarifying what the account had been publishing, McGunn said she will be looking into the account.

“It’s always a concern when you see something you’re not aware of.”

No posts have been made since Jan. 20. But a big Eyeopener thank you to the witty tweets — they were good for a laugh. Now we just need a fake President Sheldon Levy account.

— Rebecca Burton

A Board of Governors account appeared on Twitter Jan. 19 claiming to be official. PHOTO: CHELSEA POTTAGE

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The Eyeopener8 Wednesday, January 26, 2011NEWS

Ted Rogers finance chair Ayse Yuce said there is more industry demand for accounting and finance majors. PHOTO: CHELSEA POTTAGE

Potential new program for Ted RogersBY NICOLE CLARK

Students may have more options when applying to the Ted Rogers School of Management if a motion for a new program is passed at the Senate meeting on Jan. 26. The motion for a school of finance and accounting has been put for-ward by the Academic Governance and Policy Committee, which would create a specialized business degree. But Liana Salvador, Ryerson Stu-dents’ Union vice president of educa-tion, is concerned about funding for the proposed school. She said there

are more important aspects for stu-dent success, like smaller class sizes. Cameron Marr, a third-year business student, said he would have applied to the proposed program if it existed when he was in high school. Though he is majoring in finance, Marr said he doesn’t feel fully pre-pared for the industry. “Theory-wise, I feel prepared. But if you ask any finance grad, once you get a job, theory is of little use,” he said. Marr said this program would better prepare students for the job market. It will allow students to specialize in finance and accounting, and will

add more courses to ensure students are prepared for the working world. Ayse Yuce, chair of finance at Ted Rogers, said the idea came from both students and industry employ-ers who want to hire finance and ac-counting graduates specifically. “The industry brought up that there is a big demand for accounting and finance majors, rather than general business degrees.” “Without a doubt [this program] would help. We need a broader range of finance courses. Many of them were not offered this year, so it really restricted what courses I could take,” said Marr.

Edible Panties and Groaners A stray snowball from a snowball fight in the quad broke a second floor window in Kerr Hall West. A student in the classroom was cut by a piece of broken glass, but didn’t need to go to the hospital. Geez guys. Why you gotta break balls? And windows?... And balls.

A student had two textbooks stolen from the seventh floor of the library after she left her bag unattended to take a phone call. Rookie mistake. Don’t leave your shit unattended.

A student had a black shoulder bag stolen from the sixth floor of the library. The bag had her purse and laptop in it. She left for five minutes to talk to a friend. The bag was found later in a men’s washroom in on the second floor of Kerr Hall, but the laptop is still missing. Seriously? Come on, don’t leave your shit unattended.

A student’s bag was stolen from the third floor of the library, after he left it unattended for an hour from 7:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. The bag had $450 worth of valuables in it. We REPEAT: Do not leave your stuff lying around.

Two more students had textbooks stolen from the library on the tenth

floor. Both textbooks cost over $100. Ok. We have no sympathy left for any-one losing items in the library.

A noise complaint brought security to the third floor of Kerr Hall West to find students playing music loudly and dancing. Security asked them to stop. To all those who love to party: bring it on over to the Eyeopener office. We love loud music and dancing. But a fair warning: we are prone to disco showdowns. Especially to Elton John’s Benny and the Jets.

At 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 23, an iPod video and a Christmas tree were stolen from an unlocked living room in Pitman Hall. At 1:10 a.m. the student called security back to tell them that the iPod had been returned, but the Christmas tree was still missing. Dear student, someone was obviously try-ing to tell you that Christmas is over, and your Christmas tree was obnox-ious. But damn them for being passive aggressive!

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New elections watchdog pushes for demerit free raceBY REBECCA BURTONASSOCIATE NEWS EDITOR

Newly hired Chief Returning Officer (CRO) Hakim Hassim starts off the Ryerson Students’ Union election this Jan. 26 with high hopes of oversee-ing a smooth democratic process. “I want to have a clean, fair , trans-parent, and respectful election,” said Hassim. The third party overlooker is re-sponsible for distributing demeritpoints, ensuring candidates have all legal documents to be fairlynominated and listens to the con-cerns of the individuals running. “Everything elections goes through [me],” said Hassim.

The political science graduate from Queen’s Unversity has worked in both provincial and federal elections in the past. Hassim has also run two

successful campaigns to become VP of the arts and science faculty at Queen’s.

In previous years, concerns about bias were raised about a CRO’s con-nection with the Canadian Federa-tion of Students, an organization the RSU has close ties with. Hassim, who was hired througha non profit job posting site called “Charity Village,” has no affiliated tiesto the CFS. Last year’s CRO Pablo Vivanco faced tough controversy over potential nominee David Fourney who was unable to run because the RSU could not provide the money for a sign language interpreter beyond all candidates meetings and debates.

Vivanco was also surrounded with controversy over keeping ballots private as a number of students com-

plained about improper handling by poll clerks. Hassim warned potential can-

didates this year to get additional nomination signatures to ensure that they could be in the running as students were disqualified last yearover lack of signature numbers. The first all-candidates meeting was held Jan. 21 and so far the elec-tion has begun smoothly. All posi-tions were advertised as usual but Hassim recognized a lower number of candidates this year. The first election debate will be held on Feb. 2 from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. “I don’t want to see any underhand-ed tactics. Nothing negative,” he said.

Student union election hits campus The Job Students United RU Change Extra Info

President

VP Education

VP Student Life and Events

VP Equity

Caitlin Smith

Melissa Palermo

Rodney Diverlus

Alyssa Williams

Sean Carson

Karol Pawlina

Ecem Guler

Donna Ryder

Natalia Pawlina

Mark Single

I want to have a clean, fair, transparent, and respectful election.

— Hakim HassimCRO

Natalia Pawlina is a fourth-year medical physics student. She would like to communicate more with the student body about events they would like to see. She would like to push to have the Kerr Hall quad turned into a legitimate soccer field in the warm months, and a collapsible hock-ey rink in the winter. She would also like to start a street hockey tournament on Gould Street.

Karol Pawlina is a third-year biomedical engineering student. He would like to see extra costs for necessary program items (like those in fashion or photography) collapsed into tuition. He would like to continue the fight for lower tuition fees, and aims to make the campus a better place to live. He said he wants the RSU to work at being inclusive rather than exclusive.

Donna Ryder is a third-year socialwork student who has been fighting human rights issues in courts since 1985. She wants an open door policy for any student with an equity issue. She wants to make Ryerson more acces-sible for students with disabilities, and wants to have more services for students with impaired hearing or visibility in classrooms. She would also like to push for equity training among staff and professors.

Ecem Guler is a third-year industrial engineering student who would like to improve campus study space by having empty classrooms open to book as is currently possible with private rooms in the library. She would like to make this happen, if not all school year long, at least during the examination period.

Mark Single wants to maintain fiscalresponsibility. Singlewants to trimthe RSU budget by half. He says he will cut services he feels are unnecessary such as CKLN, the SCC office that offers Metropasses, and discount AMC tickets. He also wants to cut ties with the Canadian Federation of Students. Single says these cuts will put back at least $40 in the hands of students so they can choose how to spend it.

ElectionDate: Feb. 7-9

Time:10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

What you need:OneCard

* Adam Solomon is running for VP Equity independently, but was not available for comment.

At designated polling stations around campus (TBA)

Caitlin Smith is a recent graduate ofRyerson’s journalism program and isthe current VP Operations (VP Fin-ance). She would like to continue working with the university to eliminate the extrafees for night school classes, and she would like to develop a sexual assault support line. She would also like to hold more consistent and convenient meetings so that more volunteers will get involved with the students’ union.

Melissa Palermo is a second-year new media student and has volunteered for the RSU for two years. She wants to lobby to prevent course selections from being cut and would like to see more funding for graduate programs. She also wants to work with students’ unions provin-cially to make education an election issue in the upcoming provincial election.

Rodney Diverlus is a third-year dance student and is the current VPEquity. He would like to establish anaccessibility fund to make student events more inclusive. He wants to start campus wide anti-oppression training, making it available to students as well as campus groups. He would like to expand the Expression Against Oppression week and increase general awareness of equity issues.

Alyssa Williams is a third-yearbusiness student and an executive for the West Indian Student Association. She would like to change some of the unused space in the student centre to a lounge. She would also like to lobby for more dance studio practice space for multi-cultural groups. She would like to expand the week of welcome, and keep current events free.

Sean Carson is a fourth-year filmstudent and is the current VP Student Life and Events. He would like to bring RSU services, like discounts on movies and sporting events, to stu-dents in the Ted Rogers School of Management. He would like to get discounted Toronto Football Club tickets for students. He would like to keep Gould Street closed, and have the closure extend to Church Street.

The president sets the RSU’s major policies and goals for the academic year. They oversee the other executives, direct large projects and occupy the office closest to the door.

The responsibilities of the VP Education have been cut since the implementation of VP Equity. VP Education is still in charge of certain activist campaigns about education and fees, and acts as an advocate for students.

VP Equity is in charge of campaigns against racism and homophobia and supervises the Equity and Sustainability Committee.

VP Student Life and Events organizes parties and other events including the annual Pa-rade and Picnic. They also meet with student groups and plan many multicultural events.

VP Operations(Previously known as VP Finance)

VP Operations balances the books and supervises RSU ser-vices including the Used-Book Room and selling Metropasses. Sets the budget for the RSU and affiliated student groups.

The 2011 Ryerson Students’ Union elections are finally here. News editor Sarah Del Giallo introduces the candidates

I don’t want to see any underhanded tactics.

— Hakim Hassim,CRO

PHOTOS COURTESY OF STUDENTS UNITED/ RUCHANGE PHOTOS BY: CHELSEA POTTAGE

The Eyeopener10 Wednesday, January 26, 2011FEATURES

Dreaming of sleep

PHOTO: LINDSAY BOECKL

With hectic schedules and exam anxiety, students spend endless hours at night battling insomnia. Features editor Mariana Ionova investigates the disorder and what students can do to fight it

11Wednesday, January 26, 2011 FEATURES The Eyeopener

At 4 a.m., Justin Bull is still feverishly typing away at his computer, trying to tire his mind into submission with an assign-ment that isn’t due for weeks. His eyes are blood-shot and his lids are heavy but, for him, sleeping is almost impossible.

The second-year computer science student has spent countless nights like this since he developed insomnia four years ago. The 20-year-old had been a straight-A student in high school but, within a few months of developing the disorder, he became so sleep deprived that he couldn’t focus on anything. Soon, his grades began slipping. “I don’t know how I even got the marks to get into uni-versity.”

Even though he did get into Ryerson, his sleep problems intensified as essays and assignments began piling up. His insomnia came in spurts and bouts. He could sleep normally for days and then go for a full week with barely a nap. No matter how exhausted Bull was, he found himself suddenly becoming alert and un-able to halt his racing thoughts at night. “It’s this sudden burst of energy around 12 at night, as if I’ve had coffee, even though I haven’t.”

Sleep disturbances are among the most common problems plaguing university students, who often toss and turn with anxiety about their course work, their jobs or their social lives. About a third of students report occasional difficulty falling or staying asleep and between 10 and 20 per cent experience chronic insomnia.

Symptoms of insomnia typically in-clude difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep and can vary in severity. Students who experience symptoms for less than one week are said to have transient in-somnia, while those who have trouble sleeping for anywhere between one

and three weeks are classified as having short-term insomnia. If the problem con-tinues for longer than three weeks, it is considered to be chronic insomnia.

Dr. Colleen Carney, an assistant professor at Ryerson, said that insomnia is a growing problem among university students mainly because campuses are breeding grounds for stressors that can keep students up at night. Carney came to Ryerson in 2008 from Duke University to direct a new Sleep and Depression Lab that specializes in conducting clini-cal trials for those experiencing insomnia and depression.

Carney explained that, much of the time, students are kept up by situational

factors that come with university life. Insomnia often kicks in when a student is worrying about passing an exam the following morning or trying to tune out their roommate’s 5 a.m. karaoke after-party.

“Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a student actually has a sleeping disturbance or if they just have lots of stressors related to university life,” Carney said.

But, aside from noisy rooming arrange-ments and looming assignment dead-lines, the biggest contributor to insomnia is the wildly fluctuating time schedule that most students keep. Carney said most students go to bed at different times each night, which throws off the body’s biological clock. And, when you try to go to sleep at an earlier time, your body

doesn’t recognize that it is time to wind down yet.

The lack of sleep that follows extended periods of insomnia can eventually catch up with students and cause serious health problems. In some cases, students can end up being hospitalized for exhaustion.

“They think nothing of pulling an all-nighter,” she said about time-strapped university students, adding that most don’t even consider the serious impacts sleep deprivation can have on the body.

But Carney warned that, even if irregu-lar sleeping schedules don’t land students in the hospital, they can still put a tre-mendous amount of stress on the body. The effect of sleep deprivation resembles

intense jet lag after a long flight and often results in reduced concentration, lapses in memory, poor coordination, irritability and impaired social functioning.

“It’s like you’re flying through multiple time zones every night.”

At the beginning of last semester Bull had reached that point and his insomnia was interfering with his academic and social life so much that he had to start taking prescribed medication to get to sleep. He had struggled to concentrate in his classes and had began to fear that his grades would deteriorate. “I’m basically on autopilot. I can’t absorb information properly. After three nights of no sleep, you feel miserable.”

But after nearly five months on medica-tion, he decided to stop taking it. “I don’t

like the idea of depending on a pill to get me to sleep,” he explained, noting that he now tries to overcome insomnia with more natural sleep inducers like herbal teas.

Research on sleep disorders has also shown that there is a strong link between insomnia and depression, with nearly 40 per cent of insomniacs also reporting depressive symptoms.

“If you have insomnia it can worsen into depression,” said Molly Atwood, a fourth-year psychology student who works with patients participating in the lab trial. She noted that, much of the time, prolonged sleep deprivation leads to irritability and a negative mood that can become chron-ic in students.

Olya Shuhatovich, manager of the Sleep Research Lab, said that one way to treat insomnia is through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBH), which aims to change individuals’ sleeping habits and to teach them positive routines that will im-prove their sleeping patters. The therapy focuses on teaching those suffering from sleeping disorders how to create a sleep environment that promotes rest, setting regular sleeping schedules, and avoiding stimulating foods and beverages.

Shuhatovic, who leads a trial CBT for insomnia at the Sleep and Depression Lab, said the therapy has helped many pa-tients overcome sleep problems. “It’s very effective. We’ve had people completely recover in the trial in four sessions.”

For Bull, one thing that helped him cope with insomnia was incorporating regular exercise into his schedule. “I have started going to the gym and tiring my body and it seems to be working.”

But the most important change that he has made has been curbing his anxiety about school and life. “I’ve tried really hard to keep low stress levels. It definitely helps.”

Tips for a good night’s sleep1. Keep a cool roomCranking up the heat in your bedroom may be tempting on a freezing night, but slowly broiling yourself could be the reason why you toss and turn in bed for four hours. Experts say students can curb sleeping problems by keeping their room tempera-ture at about 19 degrees Celsius year-round.

2. No daytime napsMost students are dying to take a quick, one hour-nap after pulling an all-nighter, this can confuse the body’s internal clock and lead to hours of insomnia at night. The best way to ensure a good sleep is to avoid daytime naps, no matter how tempt-ing it may be to sprawl out in the student lounge.

3. Have a regular bedtimeFor most students, this is nearly impossible largely because of essays, jobs and, most importantly, drunken Saturday nights. But insomnia experts recommend that those suffering from sleeping problems at least try to go to bed at around the same time every night so that their bodies develop a routine.

4. Wind down before bedTo avoid sleep problems, start preparing your body for rest about 90 minutes be-fore actually going to bed. Avoid check-ing your email, watching TV, working on your laptop or talking on the phone right before bedtime. Doing these activities in your bed can also lead you to associate

it with everything but sleep, which can intensify insomnia. Try reserving your bed for sleep and various fun, related activities. Also, speaking of fun activities, sex can also induce sleep and combat insomnia, so you may want to consider its therapeutic value.

5. Don’t eat or drink before bedMost of the time, the reason students can’t sleep is because they load on caffeine and carbohydrates shortly before going to bed. Ideally, do not drinking coffee after 2 p.m. and avoid ravaging a pack of chips or half a tub of ice cream at least three hours before going to bed. Some students also rely on nighcaps (or binge drinking) to get to sleep quickly but this type of therapy, while effective, results in poor-quality sleep.

6. Hold off on the workoutAlthough exercise can help tire out the body and can alleviate sleep disturbances, the adrenaline of a work-out right before bedtime pumps up the body and leads to sleeplessness. Doctors recommend avoiding exercise at least three hours before bed.

7. Get up when you can’t sleepMost students who suffer from insomnia oftentimes lay awake for hours, frustrat-ed and anxious about how tired they’ll be in the morning. Instead, get out of bed if you are unable to fall asleep after 20 minutes and read your really boring politics textbook.

I’m basically on autopilot. I can’t absorb information properly. After three nights of no sleep, you feel miserable.

— Justin Bull, second-year computer

science student

12 COMMUNITYThe Eyeopener Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Rye poetry is slammin’

On Friday, Jan. 21, the Ram in the Rye changed from a casual student watering hole to an intimate coffee house when about 300 people filled the bar for the Urban Hip-Hop Union poetry slam.

Poetry fans and supportive friends arrived early, securing seats near the performance area in front of the DJ booth and ordering the occasional pint to keep the servers happy (I or-dered a pound of wings and a glass of water to last me three hours). By 10 p.m., it was standing room only. When the show started 30 minutes later, there were 10 people sitting on the floor.

The 11 competitors, which included a 16-year-old teen, a Ryerson student in red tie-dye pants and a York student in “a relationship with hip-hop”, were battling it out for the chance to open for famed spoken word artist Carlos Andrés Gómez at the upcoming What Makes a Man conference, hosted by the White Ribbon Campaign.

If you were one of the many who couldn’t handle the crowds, here’s what you missed.

THE GOOD The poems: Years of angsty high school coffee houses left me fearing the worst, but I was pleasantly sur-prised by the quality of the night’s poems. The themes varied—from an Afghan love story and a piece on the Congo, to a defence of second chanc-

Ryerson is known for its artistic programs, but who knew it had poetic potential? Community editor Allyssia Alleyne dishes on the highs and lows of the most poetic night of the year

PPHOTOS: CHELSEA POTTAGE

es and a lovesong to hip-hop—some-thing for every taste.

Shihan Van Clief: After Buddhika Bel-lana was announced as the winner, the renowned Def Jam spoken word artist delivered what may have been the performance of the night, after performing for a packed auditorium in the library building earlier that eve-ning. Check out his poem “This Type Love” on YouTube if you’re not already familiar with him.

The fashions: We all know that Ryer-son boasts some of the most stylish dressers in the land, but tonight the crowd was particularly on point. Ur-ban bohemian seemed to be the dress code. Guys in New Era baseball hats and oversized retro glasses mingled with gals twirling well-maintained dreadlocks and cute if impractical beanies. The number of down jackets was a little uninspiring but I’ll let that slide because of the frosty weather.

THE BAD The noise: It seemed that no matter how hard the emcees tried to quiet them, the uninterested patrons at the back of the bar refused to quiet down and let the poets be heard. Way to go, assholes.

The lack of space: I appreciated the close proximity to an alcohol source, but the Ram was too small to com-

fortably accommodate the many rev-ellers. A fellow Eyeopener editor (and noted poet) left when he found that he couldn’t push his way to the bar.

The lateness: If there’s one thing I’m a stickler for, it’s punctuality. It was ad-vertised that the slam would start at 9:30 p.m. The event didn’t actually get underway until an hour later. Yes, the show turned out to be worth the wait, but I remained unimpressed. I ran out of the AMC without stopping at Mar-ble Slab for some poetry, not to watch people play tennis on the Ram’s giant screen for an hour.

SOUNDBITES— David Delisca in an ode to his BlackBerry: “Our love was a research in motion.” — A woman with brown hair and bright pink highlights: “Is your girl-friend here? INTRODUCE ME!”

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The Eyeopener 13Wednesday, January 26 , 2011 COMMUNITY

Student market hits Ryerson

Handmade greeting cards, charitable tees and custom cocktail dresses are some of the offerings at the student market, from Tuesday to Thursday in the Student Campus Centre lobby.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ashley Catania, a third-year arts and contemporary studies student, is selling a line of tongue-in-cheek greeting cards.

The cards are intended for Valentine’s Day, but they aren’t the kind you’ll pick up at Hallmark. The

cards, made of organic materials, are anti-romance, featuring dark humour. According to Catania, they’re perfect if you want to, “do something nice for the person you hate.”

Catania founded the line a couple of years ago, inspired by a breakup.

“I thought it would be funny to make cards to send your ex if you ended badly,” says Catania.

The cards cost $4 each, and Catania is hoping to donate a portion of the profits to a local women’s shelter.

Jordy Beale is, a third-year entre-

preneurship student, is also trying to raise money for a good cause. She will be selling shirts from Rock Your Cause, a line of casual clothing, to benefit the SickKids Foundation.

Beale co-founded Rock Your Cause in 2008 after a family friend was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Since then, it has grown

into a large line of apparel sold at schools across North America.

“Our goal at Rock Your Cause is to give anyone and everyone a chance to raise awareness and funds for any personal cause,” says Beale.

Ryan Joelson is more interested in generating interest in his designs than funds.

Though the second-year fashion design student will be participating in the student market, his pieces will not be for sale.

“I do have a sentimental attach-ment for everything I make,” Joelson says.

Instead of selling ready-to-wear garments, which are more couture than casual, Joelson creates custom designs to fit the customer while building his portfolio.

“When working with a client, it’s easier to let go with a specific desti-nation in mind.”

Last year, Joelson received a $1,000 bursary from the RSU to support his line, and will be entering one of his designs in a competition at Montreal Fashion Week.

If his design is chosen as a winner, he could win a bursary.

The pieces on display are from his first collection, titled Hawkshaw, and are inspired by the femme fatale of the early 1900s.

His work includes both daywear and eveningwear. Many of his gowns are artfully draped, though Joelson does so without sacrificing structure or excellent tailoring.

“I’ve only been sewing for three years and I’ve been pushing myself to learn new techniques, and I’ve already gotten this far already, so it’s pretty good.” Ashley Catania (above) and Ryan Joelson showcase their wares.

PHOTOS: LINDSAY BOECKL

Natalie Ast takes a look at some of the student entrepreneurs selling their wares at this week’s student market

I thought it would be funny to make cards to send your ex

if you ended badly.— Ashley Catania,

ACS student

The Eyeopener14 Wednesday, January 26, 2011BIZ & TECH

See something strange on campus? Administration got you down? If you’re on Twitter, use the #eyeforatweet hashtag to share your frustration, or just make us laugh. If we like what we see, we may just print it! And be sure to follow @theeyeopener for all your Ryerson news.

Retirement isn’t something stu-dents gab about in the OSAP line.

“I can’t save money for the long-term,” said Jennifer Clark, a third-year business student. She said the money she used all of the money from her summer job to cover her living ex-penses for the school year.

Clark isn’t the only one not dream-ing about lawn bowling and early-bird specials. A recent poll by the Royal Bank of Canada found only 39 per cent of Canadians aged 18-34 invested in RRSPs in 2009, down by 61% since 2006.

The declining number is not shock-ing, considering the escalating levels of debt students carry once they fin-ish school. Finance professors say students don’t make enough money to make RRSPs worthwhile.

The federal government intro-duced RRSPs, or Registered Retire-ment Savings Plans, in 1957 to help Canadians set aside money that gains interest without being taxed.

According to the Toronto Star’s Moneyville retirement calculator, a 25-year-old who deposits $5,000 each year could have $820,340 by the

time they reach 65.But Yuanshun Li, a finance profes-

sor at Ryerson University, said most students don’t earn enough money to benefit from these investments.

“When I was a student, I didn’t have any extra money to spend at all,” Li said.

“Unless a student pays a high amount of taxes, these types of ac-counts will not help them.”

He said if students have some ex-tra cash, it would be better to invest in a tax-free savings account.

They work like a normal savings

account, but with a few stipulations. Investors can only deposit less than $5,000 per year, and unlike RRSPs, the difference can be carried into future years.

Kathryn Stewart, a second-year criminal justice student, saved enough money to set aside in a tax-free savings account.

“I haven’t set a plan in motion, but I look to the future at least five years,” Stewart said.

“Once I’ve graduated, I will be able to start thinking about long-term in-vestments.”

So long, Palm Springs

@iFanaanRyerson Poetry Slam Is A Full House, No Stephanie Tanner

@joshvisserI learned that one of my former #ryerson classmates was voted one of “Cleveland’s Hottest Bachelors.” What have I been doing in life?

@Bluestockings31Whoever put the prostate exam posters up in the #Ryerson ladies’ rooms seems to have been tragically misinformed. #eyeforatweet #WTFRyerson

@Cieraughis in class watching a VHS from the 80’s. step up your game ryerson.

@janeswitzerToday at #Ryerson: Girl, looking total-ly casual, being led around by a guy with a leash tied around her neck. #freakoftheweek #whydoigohere

New poll shows students investing in RRSPs the lowest in nearly a decade. Michael Chu reports

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The Eyeopener 15Wednesday, January 26, 2011

If you’re interested in serving an important role in the governance and future of Ryerson University, consider running for a seat on the Senate or

the Board of Governors.

The Board of Governors and the Senate are responsible for Ryerson’s financial and academic oversight, respectively. This year, the two governing bodies of the university will be running elections simultaneously. Faculty and students will be

elected to both governing bodies, and a staff member will be elected to the Board of Governors.

Important Dates for Board and Senate Elections

February 7, 2011 – Call for Nominations February 16, 2011 – Close of Nominations

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You can also visit the following websites:Board of Governors Election: www.ryerson.ca/governors/elections

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The Eyeopener16 Wednesday, January 26, 2011ARTS & LIFE

Over the hills and through the cityThe Avenue is a new Toronto-based reality show starring and produced by Ryerson students. Graham Slaughter reviews

We can frame people to entertain an audience. It’s a show. We need drama.

— Scott Fisher,executive producer

A handful of Ryerson stu-dents are broadcasting their posh lifestyles living in the upscale blocks of Toronto with a new web-based reality series.

Take MTV’s The City’s focus on style, knock it down to a Canadian calibre, toss in the high school drama of MTV’s Laguna Beach and the sexual ambiguity of LOGO’s RuPaul’s Drag Race and voila! — The Avenue is paved.

The Eyeopener sat down with three cast members and three executive producers, all Ryerson students, on Jan. 21 to talk about the show.

At the beginning of the in-terview, executive producer Jacob Morris was insistent about the format.

“We’re not trying to be any kind of Jersey Shore. It’s not just drama and going out and partying for shock value,” Morris said.

Scott Fisher, another execu-tive producer jumped in: “The way I see it is that it’s all real. They’re real people and we’re following the real things that they’re really doing.”

But Fisher was quick to cor-rect what he meant by ‘real.’

“It’s a TV show, we’re con-structing something,” Fisher

said. “We can frame people to

entertain an audience.”But wait, there’s more.“It’s a show. We need drama.

We will tell them, ‘Why don’t you guys go out for lunch, go to this club,” Fisher said.

The paradox that real-ity shows lack ‘reality’ isn’t ground breaking by any means, and The Avenue is no exception.

The weekly show pre-miered on Youtube on Jan. 25, and is scheduled to air on a Rogers channel sometime next month.

Fisher first got the idea

for the show while watching Gregory Lazzarato, the main character on YouTube.

“I was thinking, ‘How can I launch a successful show right from the get go?’” Fisher said, “So I wanted to follow an internet celebrity.”

And Lazzarato’s online fol-lowing has been very recep-tive to the new show.

Also known by his Youtube persona Gregory Gorgeous, his uploads include personal vlogs and make-up tutori-als that have attracted over 90,000 subscribers.

Still, the cast is prepared for varied responses.

“Since I have been get-ting a lot of attention, I have learned that you shouldn’t read what people write about you,” said Arta Ghanbari, the show’s resident fashion jour-nalist, about negative com-ments and press.

Executive producer Stepha-ne Pare added, “A lot of celebs do that.”

According to the press re-lease, the show profiles “the lives of five up-and-coming Torontonians as they build new friendships, deal with drama, enemies, and climb their way to the top.”

But in reality, the show con-

veniently stars two Ryerson radio and television arts stu-dents and a journalism stu-dent that were already friends with Lazzarato.

A small camera crew fol-lows the fabulous five as they romp across Toronto’s most unrecognizable clubs, bars, ultra-lounges and the occasional lunch spot (“for drinks”).

But the cast has adjusted to the spotlight.“It did take a little getting used to, having a normal conversation with the camera there,” said Rachel Guest, Lazzarato’s self de-scribed “sassy” friend.

It did take a little getting used to, having a normal conversation with the camera there.

— Rachel Guest,second-year radio and

television arts

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE AVENUE

1ST- & 4TH-YEAR STUDENTS:

Voice your opinion!Next week, I’m contacting first- and fourth-year students by email and encouraging you to participate in the 2011 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), an ongoing initiative to measure Ryerson’s performance and improve the quality of the student experience. Please check your @ryerson email account for my letter which provides more details and the survey link.

Win an iPad or an iPod touchA 32GB iPad (Wi-Fi + 3G capable) and two 32GB iPod touch media players are available to be won at Ryerson, and students who complete the survey will be entered into the prize draw.

Your opinion matters. Thanks to each of you, in advance, for being part of this exciting initiative.

Sheldon LevyPresident

Your opinion will help us to understand how to improve the quality of the student experience here at Ryerson. This is an exciting opportunity for you to give us your input and ensure we have an accurate picture of student life. I urge you to complete your online survey promptly. This year, all universities across Ontario are participating in NSSE, a survey of first- and fourth-year students, which focuses on five key characteristics of a high quality university education:

• academic challenge;

• active and collaborative learning;

• student-faculty interaction;

• enriching educational experiences; and

• a supportive campus environment.

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The Eyeopener 17Wednesday, January 26, 2011 ARTS & LIFE

Check out Samantha Sim’s take on student hoarding and Angela Hoyos’ cosmetic tips for guys and girls online this week!

theeyeopener.com/arts-life

Arta GhanbariReality TV doppelganger: The City’s Olivia PalermoDid you plan on being a YouTube star? “In my life, all I want to be is an editor-in-chief of a fashion publication. I never had plans for like, a show or anything.”How she was scouted: “[The producers] saw a video of me (Confessions of a Toronto Socialite) on YouTube.” Will Ryerson approve? “I think that Ryerson students will watch and say, ’I want to be a fashion journalist. I want to be just like her.’”Who are your friends on The Avenue? I have my assistants.Recent Tweet: Mostly everyone is surprised at how nice I am when they meet me.

Rachel GuestReality TV Doppelganger: The Hills’ Lo Bosworth

Favourite part of doing the show: “I can be sassy and get away with it.”How she was cast: “I’m in RTA with Scott and Jake and they asked if I

wanted to be on crew and I was like, ‘Well like, can I be in it?’” Why she stood out in the trailer: “She’s a snob. I’ll punch Arta in the face.”Recent tweet: Some guy Just bought me a PICKLE! Aka a tequila shot

with no lemon, but a PICKLE!!! IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE OH MY GOD OH MY GOD

Gregory “Gorgeous” Lazzarato

Reality TV Doppelganger: Lauren Conrad circa Laguna BeachYouTube views: 2,679,905 (and counting)Quotable quote: “What do you mean, ‘Why are all the hot ones gay?’ It’s obviously just me.”Nail polish of choice: The Burlesque Collection, inspired by the movie. Relationship status: Judging by the trailer, it looks like he’s just been dumped over the phone.Recent tweet: Farted and it smelt like jolly ranchers :) hmmmYouTube signoff: “Stay gorgeous.”

Reality TV Doppelganger: Jersey Shore’s Sammi “Sweetheart” GiancolaOn-air persona: “I’m kinda like the nice girl on the show. I’ve always

been soft spoken, I don’t take things so seriously. If someone has a prob-lem they come and talk to me.”

According to executive producer Scott Fisher: “She’s the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet.”

Claire Rejzekov

Reality TV Doppelganger: The short-lived Jersey Shore star Angelina PivarnickJob: Aspiring modelLongevity: “Only a few episodes,” according to Scott Fisher.Richter scale of popularity: “Nobody on the cast really gets along with Jessica. That’s why she’s not in the trailer or any of the interviews,” said Fisher.

Jessica Atcheson

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The Eyeopener18 Wednesday, January 26, 2011SPORTS

Forty eager Go Girls cheering and wearing matching pink t-shirts were the last fans Ryerson’s women’s vol-leyball team expected to see at their home game against York University last weekend.

Rising Rams, a program that has Ryerson athletes interact with the community, was put together by Shauna Bookal, Ryerson’s athletic event director and Ivan Joseph, Ry-erson’s athletic director. The pro-gram has Ryerson student athletes going to local elementary schools to talk to students in grades one to eight about living their dreams and

becoming varsity athletes as well as every day leaders in their respective communities.

“Growing up in Toronto, you think being a varsity athlete seems out of reach,” said Bookal. “This gives the kids the opportunity to see what’s out there, and [it] enforces Ryerson’s name and brand at a young age.”

Inviting youth groups like the Go Girls to home games is just one of the few ways that Bookal and Jo-seph have made reaching out to the community one of Ryerson’s primary goals.

“By going into schools and invit-

ing them here... we are making an impact,” Bookal said. “Kids want to see and be a part of the athlete’s games.”

12-year-old Jessica Rowe, who was one of the Go Girls who attend-ed the game, said that she was in-spired by watching athletes that are only a few years older than her play varsity sports.

“It’s nice to see that we are not all about frilly dresses. Girls can do just as much as guys can,” she said.

The highlight of her night was the autograph signing session that the team held at the end of the game.

“I think it’s so cute how much they look up to us,” said Lauren Sokolows-ki, a first year player on the women’s volleyball team. “They think we’re famous.”

Sokolowski is just one of the Ryer-son athletes who participate in the numerous youth outreach programs.

The men and women’s basketball, soccer, volleyball and hockey teams put aside their full course loads and busy workout regiments to take part in reaching out to the community.

“One of the things Ryerson’s big on is city building,” said Joseph. “This is part of who we are.”

Rams reach out to the community

Rams week in review

The women’s volleyball team sign autographs for the Go Girls after a Jan. 14 loss to York University. PHOTO COURTESY OF KELSEY WINGERAK

BY SHANNON CUCIZ

Friday Jan. 21Basketball (M): Queen’s 50 @ Ryerson 89Basketball (W): Queen’s 64 @ Ryerson 74 OTHockey (M): Ryerson 2 @ Toronto 5

Saturday Jan. 22Basketball (M): RMC 43 @ Ryerson 81Basketball (W): RMC 44 @ Ryerson 68Hockey (M): Queen’s 5 @ Ryerson 3

Sunday Jan. 23Hockey (W): North Halton 0 @ Stingers 2Volleyball (W): Ryerson 0 @ Ottawa 3

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Friday Jan. 28Basketball (M): Laurentian @ Ryerson 8 p.m.Basketball (W): Laurentian @ Ryerson 6 p.m.

Sunday Jan. 29Basketball (M): York @ Ryerson 8 p.m.Basketball (W): York @ Ryerson 6 p.m.

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