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Lessons in Navigating Rape Culture with Mandi Gray

A yet-to-be-released film follows the Toronto activist through her experiences in the justice system after the alleged rape by a fellow York University student.

By Hillary Di Menna Aug. 17th, 8:30 am

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Why Are Toronto Students Spending So Much Time Commuting to School?

A new report finds students spend two or more hours commuting to class.

By Rhiannon Russell Apr. 21st, 12:00 pm

The Struggle With LGBTQ Health Care Options

They're among the most vulnerable—but they're not receiving the adequate care they need.

By Samira Mohyeddin Mar. 15th, 2:00 pm

How Giving Away Your Gift Cards Can Help Fix the 6ix

York University students are alleviating homelessness with the spoils of unused gift cards.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 9th, 10:00 am

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York University To Break Ground On New Student Residence

New student housing—within two six-storey buildings—will host 812 beds.

By Erica Lenti Feb. 29th, 11:00 am

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Family and Friends Worry About Missing York Student

York University student Amina Lawal hasn't been seen since her 19th birthday on Friday.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 24th, 6:09 pm

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Extra, Extra: York Students to Return to Class, Toronto Fire Department Lacks Diversity, and OVO Fest Headliners

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Kelli Korducki Mar. 17th, 4:45 pm

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Extra, Extra: York University’s “Historic Offer,” Red Door Family Shelter Gets New Digs

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Kelli Korducki Mar. 9th, 5:05 pm

Extra, Extra: U of T’s Pioneering Women, an Intrepid Icewalker, and a York Hit-and-Run

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Kelli Korducki Mar. 6th, 5:30 pm

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416 Strike City

Toronto universities' contract faculty and TAs have had enough with subpar wages.

By Kelli Korducki Mar. 3rd, 4:20 pm

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York Stands Behind Its Decision to Accommodate Male Student Unwilling to Work Alongside Women

But the university says if the online course had been in-class and on-campus, it would likely have been a different story.

By Sarah Sweet Jan. 10th, 12:26 pm

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Reel Toronto: The Prince and Me

Toronto does a rare turn as America's Dairyland—and, more importantly, kickstarts a rom-com franchise.

By David Fleischer Nov. 13th, 10:30 am

Does Toronto Need More Wild Bees?

Why a York University PhD student thinks there's a place for bees in urban planning and landscape design.

By Graeme Bayliss May. 21st, 9:15 am

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In Honour of the First Cosmonaut, a Toronto-Centric Celebration of Spaceflight

Yuri's Night, a yearly commemoration of the first-ever manned spaceflight, is tonight.

By Rachel Lissner Apr. 12th, 1:30 pm

Urban Planner: October 23, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: go on a Photo Safari, treat your tastebuds and support a good cause at Taste Matters, and see what York University's film students have been up to at CineSiege.

By Jessica Buck Oct. 23rd, 7:00 am

Experts Bemoan Gridlock Over Taxes at Transit Summit

"Going to School: A Transit Summit" brought together planners, executives, and academics for a day of fretting over the future of public transit in Toronto.

By Daren Foster (aka City Slikr) Oct. 1st, 9:30 am

Newsstand: February 29, 2012

If you're confused about how many days February has, you're not alone. But it's over. That's it. Today: A council decision about transit on Sheppard Avenue East may be accelerated; passengers pursue a class-action suit against Via Rail; York University's president tries the cafeteria mystery meat; and Councillor Janet Davis uses a turn of phrase she's likely regretting.

By Jodie Shupac Feb. 29th, 8:00 am

York U’s CineSiege

By Kiva Reardon Oct. 24th, 12:43 pm