The Varsity (newspaper)
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Compact |
| Owner(s) | Varsity Publications Inc. |
| Editor | Thomas Cardoso |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 21 Sussex Ave., 2nd floor, Toronto, ON, M5S1J6, Canada |
| Circulation | 20,000 |
| ISSN | 0042-2789 |
| 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 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.
History
In 1895, the suspension of The Varsity's editor, James Tucker, led Latin Professor Dale to publicly attack the administration in 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.
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 and former Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
- 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 and The Shock Doctrine
- David Megginson, computer software developer
- Graham F. Scott, editor of This Magazine
- Linda McQuaig, Toronto Star columnist
- Tom Walkom, Toronto Star columnist
- 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
- Clive Thompson, journalist and science and technology writer
- Conan Tobias, editor of Taddle Creek
Masthead
2011-2012:
- Editor-in-Chief - Tom Cardoso
- Production Manager - Rogelio Briseno
- Design Editor - Anamarija Korolj
- Photo Editor - Bernarda Gospic
- Online Editor - Sam Bowman
- News Editor - Dylan C. Robertson
- 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
