Female leaders on campus
The Eyeopener, March 16, 2015
“Leadership is not a gender. It’s a quality,” said Urooj Siddiqui, who heads RESS (Ryerson’s Engineering Student Society). The student groups at Ryerson are now equally run by as many women as they are, men. Here, I talked to three female leaders on campus about being a boss.
The key to keeping your New Year’s Resolution
Ryerson Folio, February 5, 2015
A month has passed since New Year’s Resolutions have been placed but who has actually held on to them? If you feel like a failure for not being able to stick to yours, don’t worry. Study’s show that most of us can’t. Here’s where I talk about some ways to change that.
Ryerson’s Wendy Cukier
presents diversity report at City Hall
The Eyeopener, January 22, 2015
Wendy Cukier, vice president of research and innovation at Ryerson University, presented the 2014 DiversityLeads study which looks at six sectors and the representation of women and visible minorities within each. Here’s where I write about the under-representation of minorities in multiple sectors and their lack of valuable social networking opportunities or social capital.
No one airline should have all that power
Next Stop, December 5, 2014
Next Stop was a travel blog created by a group of five digital journalism students, including myself. Here, I talk about how Air Canada gets away with what many customers hail as their sub par services in the past few years. I use an infographic to outline passanger satisfaction and an interactive to map compare Air Canada rates to that of other major airlines in a few other countries.
Going Graphic with Ryerson Alum
Trista Capitano
Ryerson Folio, November 28, 2014
This is the first instalment of people profiles on alumni of Ryerson’s school of fashion. A recent grad, shares relatable trials, hard work and how fruitful her experience has been to get her where she is–back at the university. But this time as staff. Meet Trista Capitano.
HitchBOT comes home
Ryerson Folio, November 20, 2014
The wellington-wearing, smartass-replying, hitchhiking robot that traveled over 6,000 kilometres across Canada this summer, made a stop at Ryerson. With HitchBOT was his creators of six students who gave a behind the scenes look at the robot who went viral. The masterminds included two Ryerson students and assistant professor.
No sight, only sounds
Ryerson Folio, November 19, 2014
Musicians@Ryerson hosted their second “Darkness Concert” where the audience was blindfolded. The concert, in collaboration with the Chinese Students’ Association and Poetic Exchange, donated all proceeds to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB). Here’s my review of it for Ryerson’s arts and culture magazine, the Ryerson Folio.
First Flight for Shape-Changing Wings
Takes Off
Next Stop, November 12, 2014
NASA carried out its first flight-tests for the wing surface that changes shape mid-flight. Read about it here and peep the timeline I made which outlines some of the major aviation milestones in the past decade.
Fall Flavours
Ryerson Folio, October 29, 2014
Pumpkin spice everything is everywhere but Starbucks seems to be everyone’s PSL go-to spot. I went on the painstaking mission of reviewing fall treats at coffee shops around campus and dealing with a nasty stomach ache mixed with a sugar infused sleepless night for Ryerson students. Here, I list some places that might be doing PSL better than Starbs.
Travel Crisis? There’s an App for That
Next Stop, October 10, 2014
Whether you’re on vacation, or a business trip, you shouldn’t have to worry about more than what you’re travelling for. From keeping tabs on your flight, managing your budget and even a handy first aid app, I give you five smartphone companions you need when you travel in an easy to read infographic. Categorized in functions, mobile compatibility, and price, we’ve got you covered.
Bugs on the Runway
Ryerson Folio, Jan 20, 2014
Myles Sexton, androgynous model releases his debut independent jewelry collection. The focus of the collection is around the wings of the “jewel” beetle which Sexton uses in variations of shoulder pads, chains, eyepatches and corsets.
Rise in Alcoholism Among Women, Says Author
McClung’s Magazine, March 14, 2013
Award-winning author, Ann Dowsett Johnston addresses the rise in women drinking at the first National Roundtable on Girls, Women and Alcohol.
Maham Shakeel 