The Varsity (newspaper)

The Varsity (newspaper)

Infobox Newspaper
name = The Varsity


type = Twice weekly newspaper
format = Compact
language = English
foundation = 1880
owners = Varsity Publications Inc.
headquarters = Toronto, Ontario
editor = Chandler Levack
ISSN = 0042-2789
website = [http://www.thevarsity.ca thevarsity.ca]

"The Varsity" is one of the main student newspapers of the University of Toronto. In publication since 1880, it is the second-oldest student newspaper in Canada.

The paper publishes twice 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.

Like most student newspapers, "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.

History

In 1895, the suspension of "The Varsity"'s editor, James Tucker, led Latin Professor Dale to publicly attack the administration in the "The Globe", which in turn led to his own dismissal. [ [http://www.newsandevents.utoronto.ca/bios/02/history17.htm Q&A: What made the "blood fairly boil" in U of T student and future prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King in 1895? ] ] 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.

Notable past staff

*Barbara Amiel, journalist, "Maclean's" columnist, socialite, spouse of Conrad Black
*Peter Gzowski, broadcaster and reporter, host of CBC's "Morningside" (1982–1997)
*Michael Ignatieff, public intellectual, former academic at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Member of Parliament
*Michael Kesterton, columnist for "The Globe and Mail"
*William Lyon Mackenzie King, 10th Prime Minister of Canada
*Mark Kingwell, professor of the University of Toronto, senior fellow of Massey College
*Naomi Klein, journalist, author of "No Logo"
*David Megginson, computer software developer
*Bob Rae, Rhodes Scholar, 21st Premier of Ontario, Member of Parliament
*Edward Roberts, 11th Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
*Frank Shuster and Johnny Wayne, comedians, best known for the comedy duo Wayne and Shuster
*Isabel Vincent, journalist for the "National Post", former correspondent for "The Globe and Mail"

Masthead

"The Varsity"'s editorial staff for 2007-2008 consists of the following:

:Editor in Chief - Chandler Levack:News Editor - Andre Bovee-Begun:Comment Editors - Ben Spurr and Mathew Katz:Arts Editor - Jordan Bimm:Science Editor - Dan Rios:Sports Editor - Mark Veloso:Photo Editor - Dan Epstein:Production Manager - Rogelio Briseño:General Manager - David Levine

References

External links

* [http://www.thevarsity.ca/ "The Varsity"]


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