Author: Dana Boyington
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Online dating and the search for love
Everyone has heard the stories. Love at first sight, two high school sweethearts get married right out of school, or two opposites attracted to one another. But the Internet has changed all that and people are learning the value of meeting others online. The Sheridan Sun and matchmaker Rebecca Traynor Cooper, study why this is.…
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The culinary delights of Chef Kal’s cooking
STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON Chef Kal is his name and don’t you forget it. You have smelled his delicious delicacies in the cafeteria. You’ve been caught carrying one of those Kal’s Corner take-out boxes- but who is that enthusiastic chef and what has he been up to. “I think it’s every chef’s dream to have…
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Real vs. fake christmas trees, there’s no argument
BY DANA BOYINGTON Every year, I ask the same question. Is it better to get a real Christmas tree or artificial Christmas tree? Studies have shown that although both have their own pros and cons, real trees are more environmentally friendly. Check out the featured infographic and see for yourself. Click on the ornaments for…
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Refresh and de-stress
Having trouble studying for tests and exams? The First Year Library Team at Sheridan wants to help. On Monday, Dec. 1 at Davis Campus library, first Exam Jam, aimed at helping students during their academic studies, will take place. “We took the idea from University of Toronto,” says Jamie Goodfellow, First Year Librarian. “But, basically…
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Meet the keeper of the Cup
STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON He started from the bottom and now he’s the Keeper of the Cup. Sheridan graduate Phil Pritchard started as a student at Sheridan, ending up as the vice – president of the resources centre at the Hockey Hall of Fame. But, he’s probably best known as the guy with the white…
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Wake up call for a better sleep
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:…
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Reaching for the top
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.…
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Living the fairy tale
STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON When 22-year-old Omar Elhindi sent a demo reel to Disney Studios he never expected life’s his fairy tale to come true. “I was worried that it wouldn’t live up to [their] expectations – but it did,” he said. Elhindi was accepted last spring for a two-month summer internship as a computer…
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Culture globalization: Sheridan’s next step
STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON When Sheridan’s Joe Henry went to China to recruit new students, he was not expecting the impact it would have on him. “It was an eye-opening experience,” Henry says. “I’ve never travelled anywhere outside of Canada before and to see the different way they live – was amazing.” This year’s President’s…
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Single mothers going back to school
STORY AND PHOTOS BY DANA BOYINGTON Single mothers are getting the chance to go back to school with a little help of Sheridan College and some local charities. A new project dubbed Homeward Bound Halton, offers many services to help single mothers with their education and living expenses as they work towards their educations. This…
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Striking out against ALS
STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON PHOTOS BY JONATHAN FERGUSON Before you dunk that bucket of water of ice-cold water on your head, ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has raised millions for research and inspired thousands of online videos in just six weeks. The first week of August, Pete Frates,…
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REBEL fest: Make things happen
BY DANA BOYINGTON The Culture, Recreation and Library divisions of Mississauga are calling on all youths for their annual REBEL festival. The week – long event, which runs May 1-7, celebrates the creative talents of Mississauga youth. It was in 2012 that the first REBEL event ran in association with National Youth Week and National…