The Varsity (newspaper)
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| Type | Twice weekly newspaper |
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| Format | Compact |
| Owner | Varsity Publications Inc. |
| Editor | Jade Colbert |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| ISSN | 0042-2789 |
| Official website | 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.
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.
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[edit] 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.[1] 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.
[edit] 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
[edit] Masthead
The Varsity's editorial staff for 2009-2010 consists of the following:
- Editor-in-Chief - Jade Colbert
- General Manager - David Levine
- Production Manager - Rogelio Briseño
- Design Editor - Lola Landekic
- News Editor - Jane Bao
- Comment Editor - Alixandra Gould
- Arts & Entertainment Editor - Shoshana Wasser
- Science Editor - Jasmin Bhawra
- Sports Editor - Sara Quinn
- Features Editor - Chris Berube
- Photo Editor - David Pike
- Online Editor - Joe Howell
