The Sheridan Sun – Archives

Year: 2014

  • College expands to get creative

    College expands to get creative

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      STORY BY JONATHAN FERGUSON A new plan to expand Sheridan in Mississauga through the Get Creative fundraiser was revealed Oct. 25 at the Hazel McCallion Campus. Get Creative is a $9 million campaign that will help with expansion of the school in the centre Mississauga to be completed September 2016 according to Sheridan President…

  • Wake up call for a better sleep

    Wake up call for a better sleep

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    Dana Boyington
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    INFORGRAPHIC BY DANA BOYINGTON A good night sleep is vital to the human body, as it is essential for the brain and body to function properly. But, throughout time we have become more reliant on our devices, which is distracting us from sleep. Here we take a look at how technology affects our sleep: SOURCES:…

  • The Last of Us leads in diversity

    The Last of Us leads in diversity

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    STORY BY JENNIFER STIENSTRA It’s hard to find a game with a very diverse cast and good representation, but Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us, seems to do just that and make it look easy. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world that’s been torn apart by disease caused a contagious fungus that infects…

  • Planning your Halloween

    Planning your Halloween

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    BY BRITTANY MCAULEY If you’re like anyone else on Halloween, you’re probably not sure what to do or where to go. The Sheridan Sun has broken down a few of our favourites this year that all promise to spook, surprise and show you what Halloween really is.

  • Reaching for the top

    Reaching for the top

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    Dana Boyington
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      STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON When Fiona Yeung stepped into the world of Google, she knew she was in for the adventure of a lifetime. “I never thought I would get an internship at Google and after two months of not hearing from them I didn’t think I was going to get in,” said Yeung.…

  • Magical Meatless Tour

    Magical Meatless Tour

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    Chad Mason
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    INFOGRAPHIC BY CHAD MASON Maybe I’m Amazed at the impact meat has on the environment. Sir Paul McCartney, known to the baby boomers as the cute Beatle or genuinely regarded as one of the greatest minds in music history will no longer let it be. Along with his daughters Mary and Stella, the McCartneys launched…

  • Change the status quo with youth vote

    Change the status quo with youth vote

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    Jeanylyn
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    STORY BY JEANYLYN LOPEZ Young people are often criticized about their lack of interest in politics. In an Elections Canada study after the 2011 federal election, it estimated that voter turnout steadily increased with age from 38.8 per cent for ages 18-24 in comparison to 75 per cent for ages 65-74. We’ve tried to get…

  • Sheridan student runs for Milton council

    Sheridan student runs for Milton council

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    STORY BY JENNIFER STIENSTRA Ryan Devries, 20, a third year student in Sheridan’s Global Business Management, decided to put skills he’s learned to use and run for local councillor in Milton. Devries says he decided to run to help improve the planning of the city and be the voice of the older part of town…

  • Women storm Trafalgar Campus in Take Back the Night march

    Women storm Trafalgar Campus in Take Back the Night march

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    VIDEO BY SPENCER LUYBEN Sheridan held its first Take Back the Night march Tuesday, to promote sexual violence awareness and female empowerment. About 50 men and women of all ages took part in the two-hour event.

  • Craig Cardiff: Behind the microphone

    Craig Cardiff: Behind the microphone

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    Chad Mason
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    VIDEO BY CHAD MASON Juno nominated singer/ sognwriter Craig Cardiff spent a musical filled day at Sheridan College. The Sherdian Sun had the joy to sit down with the singer and talk to him about his inspirations, what he suggests to up and coming musicians and his opinion on the state of the so call…

  • LIVE COVERAGE: Halton Pumpkin Trail

    LIVE COVERAGE: Halton Pumpkin Trail

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    Samantha
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    COVERAGE BY SAMANTHA MAICH The Halton Pumpkin Trail officially runs from Sept.19-Oct.31, 2014. Maps are obtained by dialling 311, at local tourism offices, farmers markets, establishments participating in the event, and by clicking here. The objective is to go to various locations on the Pumpkin Trail Map and “experience all things pumpkin in Halton,” according…

  • LIVE COVERAGE: Indie Week Launch Party

    LIVE COVERAGE: Indie Week Launch Party

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    Vanessa Gillis
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    COVERAGE BY VANESSA GILLIS Indie Week is coming to Canada! On Wednesday, October 15, The Hideout in Toronto will be hosting the Indie Week Launch Party, which will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature indie bands from Australia, Japan, Ireland, England, and, of course, Canada.  Visit canada.indieweek.com to see the full lineup for the festival,…