The Varsity (newspaper)
Encyclopedia
The Varsity is one of the main student newspaper
s of the University of Toronto
. In publication since 1880, it is the second-oldest student newspaper in Canada
.
The paper publishes weekly during the university semesters, and three times over the summer. Originally a broadsheet daily, it now issues in compact
form. The scope of the paper includes international news, national news, as well as local and campus issues. The major sections are news, comment, science, arts, sports and features.
The Varsity usually assumes a left-of-centre stance on political affairs. The paper is published by Varsity Publications, a not-for-profit corporation, and is primarily financed by advertisement revenues with subsidies from student levy
.
, which in turn led to his own dismissal. The chain of events led to a successful student boycott of classes, and is significant for William Lyon Mackenzie King
's involvement as a member of the Varsity editorial staff and student leader. He would later become Canada's longest serving Prime Minister.
Student newspaper
A student newspaper is a newspaper run by students of a university, high school, middle school, or other school. These papers traditionally cover local and, primarily, school or university news....
s of the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
. In publication since 1880, it is the second-oldest student newspaper in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
.
The paper publishes weekly during the university semesters, and three times over the summer. Originally a broadsheet daily, it now issues in compact
Compact (newspaper)
A compact newspaper is a broadsheet-quality newspaper printed in a tabloid format, especially one in the United Kingdom. The term is used also for this size came into use in its current use when The Independent began producing a smaller format edition for London's commuters, designed to be easier...
form. The scope of the paper includes international news, national news, as well as local and campus issues. The major sections are news, comment, science, arts, sports and features.
The Varsity usually assumes a left-of-centre stance on political affairs. The paper is published by Varsity Publications, a not-for-profit corporation, and is primarily financed by advertisement revenues with subsidies from student levy
Tax
To tax is to impose a financial charge or other levy upon a taxpayer by a state or the functional equivalent of a state such that failure to pay is punishable by law. Taxes are also imposed by many subnational entities...
.
History
In 1895, the suspension of The Varsitys editor, James Tucker, led Latin Professor Dale to publicly attack the administration in The GlobeThe Globe (Toronto newspaper)
The Globe was a newspaper in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1844 by George Brown as a Reform voice. It merged with The Mail and Empire in 1936 to form The Globe and Mail.-History:...
, which in turn led to his own dismissal. The chain of events led to a successful student boycott of classes, and is significant for William Lyon Mackenzie King
William Lyon Mackenzie King
William Lyon Mackenzie King, PC, OM, CMG was the dominant Canadian political leader from the 1920s through the 1940s. He served as the tenth Prime Minister of Canada from December 29, 1921 to June 28, 1926; from September 25, 1926 to August 7, 1930; and from October 23, 1935 to November 15, 1948...
's involvement as a member of the Varsity editorial staff and student leader. He would later become Canada's longest serving Prime Minister.
Notable past staff
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, broadcaster and reporter, host of CBCCanadian Broadcasting CorporationThe Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
's MorningsideMorningside (radio program)Morningside was a nationally broadcast Canadian radio program, which aired on CBC Radio from September 20, 1976 to May 30, 1997. It was broadcast from 9AM to 12 Noon, Monday to Friday...
(1982–1997) - Michael IgnatieffMichael IgnatieffMichael Grant Ignatieff is a Canadian author, academic and former politician. He was the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and Leader of the Official Opposition from 2008 until 2011...
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, professor of the University of Toronto, senior fellow of Massey CollegeMassey CollegeMassey College is a postgraduate residential college at the University of Toronto, established in 1963 with an endowment by the Massey Foundation. Similar to All Souls College, Oxford, members of Massey College are nominated from the university community, and are elected by and as fellows of the... - Naomi KleinNaomi KleinNaomi Klein is a Canadian author and social activist known for her political analyses and criticism of corporate globalization.-Family:...
, journalist, author of No LogoNo LogoNo Logo: Taking Aim at the Brand Bullies is a book by Canadian author Naomi Klein. First published by Knopf Canada in January 2000, shortly after the 1999 WTO Ministerial Conference protests in Seattle had generated media attention around such issues, it became one of the most influential books...
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, computer software developer - Graham F. Scott, editor of This MagazineThis MagazineThis Magazine is an independent alternative Canadian political magazine. It was launched "by a gang of school activists" in 1966 as This Magazine is About Schools, a journal covering political issues in the education system...
- Linda McQuaigLinda McQuaigLinda Joy McQuaig is a Canadian journalist, columnist and non-fiction author.-History:Long a business reporter at the Globe and Mail, she subsequently wrote a column for the National Post before moving to her current job at the Toronto Star...
, Toronto StarToronto StarThe Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
columnist - Tom Walkom, Toronto StarToronto StarThe Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
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, Rhodes Scholar, 21st Premier of OntarioPremier of OntarioThe Premier of Ontario is the first Minister of the Crown for the Canadian province of Ontario. The Premier is appointed as the province's head of government by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and presides over the Executive council, or Cabinet. The Executive Council Act The Premier of Ontario...
, Member of Parliament - Edward RobertsEdward Roberts-External links:**...
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and Johnny WayneJohnny WayneJohnny Wayne was a Canadian comedian and comedy writer best known for his work as part of the comedy duo Wayne and Shuster alongside Frank Shuster....
, comedians, best known for the comedy duo Wayne and ShusterWayne and ShusterWayne and Shuster were a Canadian comedy duo formed by Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster. They were active professionally from the early 1940s until the late 1980s.... - Isabel VincentIsabel VincentIsabel Vincent is a Canadian investigative journalist who writes for the New York Post, an alumna of the University of Toronto Varsity newspaper, and the author of several books.-Lamont/Spencer case:...
, journalist for the National PostNational PostThe National Post is a Canadian English-language national newspaper based in Don Mills, a district of Toronto. The paper is owned by Postmedia Network Inc. and is published Mondays through Saturdays...
, former correspondent for The Globe and Mail - Clive ThompsonClive Thompson (journalist)Clive Thompson is a Canadian freelance journalist, blogger and science and technology writer.Thompson graduated from the University of Toronto with majors in political science and English...
, journalist and science and technology writer - Conan Tobias, editor of Taddle CreekTaddle Creek (magazine)Taddle Creek is a literary magazine based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Published twice a year—in June and December—it showcases the work of established and emerging authors/illustrators who live in the Toronto area...
Masthead
2011-2012:- Editor-in-Chief – Tom Cardoso
- Design Editor – Matthew Gray & Mushfiq Ul Huq
- Photo Editor – Bernarda Gospic
- Online Editor – Sam Bowman
- Senior Copy Editor – Maayan Adar
- News Editor – Robin Buller
- Comment Editor – Alex Ross
- Arts and Entertainment Editor – Ariel Lewis
- Features Editor – Erene Stergiopoulos
- Science Editor – Bianca Lemus Lavarreda
- Sports Editor – Murad Hemmadi
Board of Directors
2011-2012:- Chief Executive Officer – Paul Humphrey
- Chief Financial Officer – Vacant
- Chief Operations Officer – Matthew Gray
- St. George Director – Lauren Ash
- St. George Director – Jessica Denyer
- St. George Director – Matthew Gray
- St. George Director – Paul Humphrey
- Staff Director – Ariel Lewis
- Staff Director – Andrew Rusk
- Masthead Director – Erene Stergiopoulos