Year: 2014
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The past, written in bone
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT MOODIE A new project at Sheridan will use 3D imaging technology to help students learn and conduct experiments for an upcoming course: Forensic Anthropology. Sheridan has skeletal remains found in Austria on loan from Germany for teaching biological anthropology and the project has been putting these through 3D scanners since…
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Apocalypse How
Looking to survive a home invasion, a natural disaster, the coming pandemic? Well, Sheridan’s second-year journalism students have you covered. Apocalypse How is the ultimate handbook. Self-defence instructors, outdoor survivalists, insurance industry experts, professional bodyguards, and even movie critics all weigh in with tips and pointers on how to make it through the worst of…
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Sheridan revives cross-country team
BY SPENCER LUYBEN Sheridan’s Athletic Department has announced the reintroduction of cross-country running starting in the fall. “We’re pretty much involved in all of the team sports right now that lead to national championships,” said Sheridan varsity coordinator Wayne Fish, who’s the primary organizer of the new team. “We decided to look at an individual…
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Be The Game promotes kindness to end bullying
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JONATHAN FERGUSON A different way to approach anti-bullying is travelling across Canada to spread the message of kindness. Founded in 2008 by Joe Drexler, 41, Be The Game is an organization that makes changes to children’s lives by helping build confidence, self esteem, character and builds leadership skills. Through Be the…
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Movie night helps international students bond with new country
STORY BY SATYARTH MISHRA Odecca Ordonez says before she founded a campus international students group she didn’t eat Indian food. “Please don’t laugh,“ she told students at the Sheridan International Student Association’s movie night on Friday at HMC. “This is how I learned about Indian culture.” Ordonez kicked off an event designed to connect…
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Oakville Jazz Culture
BY KAGAN PITTMAN AND JAIME POLMATEER Jazz has been a musical phenomena for over a century now and it has become a significant part Downtown Oakville’s culture. Read all about the story behind the music. VISIT oakvillejazz.thesheridansun.ca
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Oakville Place is Just Dancing this March Break
STORY AND PHOTOS BY DYLAN PAISLEY Oakville Place has been moving all week with its Just Dance 2014 March Break dance off. The competition last week to promote the mall and was to entertain kids on March Break. “Well I know other shopping centres have done it with Guitar Hero. The game seems to be…
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Sam Cash & The Romantic Dogs – an insider view
BY TAYLOR SHAPPERT & MARICA PEJAKOVIC Sam Cash & The Romantic Dogs are a Toronto band fighting their way to the top. This indie/folk/rock foursome is on tour right now. We sat down and talked with them before their first show of the tour; here’s what we got: photos, video, live footage and two articles.…
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Oakville hockey reaching new heights
BY TODD CORDELL Oakville is quietly developing into a powerhouse in Canada when it comes to developing quality hockey players on a consistent basis. While the town is already well represented at the NHL level with the likes of New York Islanders star forward John Tavares and Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Steve Mason, there figures to…
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SISA gives international students a home away from home
STORY BY SATYARTH MISHRA Using hope, encouragement, dedication and love for each other, the Sheridan International Student Association (SISA) wants to make the college more like a home for students from other nations. “SISA started with 15 members in late December 2013 at Sheridan HMC campus, and now has 30 active members,” says Prachi…
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Tips and tricks for filing income tax returns
STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON It’s tax time, Sheridan. That time of year that everyone seems to dread. But, there are many helpful knacks that can help students save money, according to Canada’s tax watchdog. Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) spokesperson Fiona He recommends students file a claim for tuition, education and textbooks, which will allow students…
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Residence works hard to promote student events
BY MADDY SOMMERVILLE Living in Sheridan’s residence offers students an experience in college; it’s not only convenient and safe, but it also boasts a lot of ways for residents to have fun and enjoy their time. Recently, the Sheridan residence, playfully nicknamed ‘Rez’ by those who live there and sometimes by those who don’t, have…