Symbol for logo

So I have been racking my brain to think of a symbol that might be something that could cover our title's theme

how about the orb?
"The visual symbolism of holding the world (in Latin orbis terrarum, the 'circle of countries', hence the word orb) in one's hand, or perhaps even more ominously under one's foot, was a clear message used since antiquity among pagans."

so that is one of my suggestions. i shall keep exploring the internet

1. a sphere or globe: a Christmas tree hung with brightly colored orbs.
2. the eyeball or eye: He looks with blind orbs on an indifferent world.
3. any of the heavenly bodies, as the sun or moon: He lay on the grass, warmed by that orb of day, the sun.
4. a globe bearing a cross; the mound or emblem of sovereignty, esp. as part of the regalia of England.
5. Astrology. the number of degrees from exactness within which an aspect operates.
6. a circle or something circular.
7. Astronomy. (formerly) the orbit of a heavenly body.
8. the earth.
–verb (used with object)
9. to form into a circle or sphere.
10. Archaic. to encircle; enclose.
–verb (used without object)
11. to move in an orbit.
12. to form into an orb or globe; round out.

I know there is opposition to the Eagle but I seriously believe it is the ultimate symbol for imperialism. Obviously we will try to avoid making it look like the Nazi eagle but so many different imperialist states have used it as their symbol and it's all because of the Romans. I've done a bit of research so take a look at some the eagles used as symbols. I'm kind of intrigued by the two headed eagle because it's Ryerson and OCAD. It's just something to think about.

Looking at the image I forgot to put the American eagle lol. Imagine it in your head please.

its not that i am opposed to they symbol of the eagle, I realize that it is a very strongly imperial symbol...it just might be too strong and too blatant. There is no subtlety and mystery about it and it has been used very very often.

If everyone else likes the eagle it isn't an issue to me. It just might be beneficiary to think of other possibilities

also i just noticed that all the eagles were holding the orb that i was speaking of

that's a good point about the orb. If we go with the eagle we absolutely need to think long and hard about what the eagle is holding. I agree that it's a strong symbol but I think if we modify it we can add depth and elements that will hold meaning for this particular event.

suggestion 2: crown?

that's a good possibility, it had crossed my mind too. I think Geoff should play around and see how things look.

also for orbs which i was just reminded of, is that many people believe ghosts to appear in orb form (ghostly presence...which is what many of people's projects are trying to do...create an invisible presence)

stef and me were talking today and she came up with a kick ass idea for a logo...wat about a ruler. its measurment and the word can mean something besides a stick of measurement. it would cover both...it could look pretty cool too!!