Author: chelseahogg

  • The Walking Dead return could be a game changer

    The Walking Dead return could be a game changer

    BY CHELSEA HOGG Sunday nights at 9 on AMC brought a whole new meaning to suspense and thrills with this week’s  mid-season return of The Walking Dead. For those who have not seen it, now is the time to stop reading to avoid potential spoilers for the mid-season return. The Walking Dead makes it a…

  • Student spending hacks to save the bank

    Student spending hacks to save the bank

    STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG While attending school, students will often be faced with the reality that money really doesn’t grow on trees. With the extra costs that school comes with, it can be hard for students to know how much money they need to spend. All the hard earned summer work goes to textbooks, food,…

  • Holiday gift ideas for the struggling consumers

    Holiday gift ideas for the struggling consumers

    STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG   With the huge crowds, ridiculous lines and shortage in stock, it’s hard to find that perfect gift. This year, new ideas and new worries stress the gift giving public For anyone looking for gifts involving video games, sometimes the game itself isn’t what someone wants. Gift buyer, Andrew Downes, 19…

  • Match Group goes public

    Match Group goes public

    STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG Investing in stock is always a risk. What if you’ve invested in something that people stop using if it works well? Tinder, Match.com and OKCupid are examples of services people drop if the service is successful for them. When looking for a partner of any kind online, the website or app becomes obsolete…

  • Halo: 5 Guardians makes its debut

    Halo: 5 Guardians makes its debut

    STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG Since the franchise began more than 14 years ago, Halo has released over eight full-length games and one anniversary edition game. The latest release, Halo 5: Guardians, was released Oct. 27 at midnight all over the world.  Sam Bailie, 19, purchased the game on Day One and has since completed it. “I wasn’t really…

  • Halloween DIY could make or break the bank

    Halloween DIY could make or break the bank

    STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG Halloween costumes come in all kinds of styles, sizes and colours, but they also come at different price points. It can be hard to find a costume you love with the money you have, so some students have started constructing their costumes by DIY. Melissa James, 18, has started using DIY…

  • Halo 5: Guardians release fast approaching

    Halo 5: Guardians release fast approaching

    STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG Halo fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the October 27 release of the new Halo 5: Guardians. Fans have long awaited the next chapter in the Halo series, which hasn’t seen a new installment since 2012. The promotional podcast series called Hunt the Truth was released shortly after the announcement of Halo 5…

  • Pros give students tips on modelling

    Pros give students tips on modelling

    STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG While everyone wants to be noticed at least once in a while, some plan on making it a career. For those getting started in the modelling industry, It can be hard to know where to go and how to be smart. Cyryn Fyrcyd of Stratford, Ont., a freelance model and photographer,…

  • Experts offer student tips for success in school

    Experts offer student tips for success in school

    STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG Going back to school can be nerve racking enough with new faces, new teachers and a new building, but it also comes with new commitments, deadlines and stresses. Sheridan College has a variety of services that help with academic progression, preparation and guidance. To maintain good grades and a balance between…