Author: Greg
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Repair Cafe fixes a steam cleaner and more
BY GREG LOWENTHAL AND MARK ELGIE The student centre at Davis Campus was buzzing with the sounds of tools and a steam cleaner getting unclogged as the Repair Cafe was in full effect March 17. The event, similar to the one that took place at Trafalgar Campus in October, allows the public to bring in…
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March is maple month in Mississauga
BY GREG LOWENTHAL Cold air mixed with the sound of music and storytelling. Live demonstrations of making maple syrup. The bright colours of traditional native costumes. These were just some of the sights and sounds of Maple Month held on Sunday at the Bradley Museum in Mississauga. This week’s event was called Walking the Land-Celebrating…
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Graduation fair gears alumni for success
BY GREG LOWENTHAL If a student is graduating this year and looking to buy tickets to Convocation or a class ring, then the Graduation Fair is the event for them. to 5 p.m. It offers student the opportunity to try on gowns so they can be sized and sponsors including TD Bank and Canada Life…
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Brother’s needs lead to app to help autistic students
BY GREG LOWENTHAL A sister’s frustration led to the creation of an app for autistic students and other students looking to organize their everyday lives. The app is called Motify. The name is a combination of the words Motivate and Simplify. Shauna Jones, a student in the software development and network engineering program, developed the…
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Winter Health Tips
INFOGRAPHIC BY GREG LOWENTHAL It’s that time of year again, when people get sick with colds and flu. We look at ways to avoid getting sick this year.
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Benefits of owning a pet
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPH BY GREG LOWENTHAL Pet ownership can be beneficial to your heart. Dogs can be a wonderful thing to come home to after a long day at school or work. I should know. I have a dog. My favourite thing about coming home is knowing the second I open the door to my…
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Planting oak seeds in Oakville
Tuesday, December 8th, 2015. Planting oak seeds in Oakville Story and photography by Greg Lowenthal -OAKVILLE A few little pots sitting on the side of a ledge would look unassuming to most people, but those pots have seeds in them. Oak tree seeds, planted by volunteers and members of the Sheridan Earth Club. The initiative,…
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Students get educated at University Fair
STORY BY GREGORY LOWENTHAL The annual Educational Pathways fair takes place at all three campuses of Sheridan College over the course of a week. The two busiest days are at Trafalgar with eight different universities visiting to give students information about continuing their education The universities in attendance on Monday were York, Wilfrid Laurier, Guelph-Humber…
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Oakville discusses climate change
STORY BY GREG LOWENTHAL It was an intimate gathering of Oakville residents interested in the effects of climate change on their city, and the small group was told they is a lot they can do. “I think there is plenty that the average person can do and in all aspects of life, getting to work,…
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Planting sustainable roots at Sheridan College
STORY BY GREG LOWENTHAL Not rain, nor wind nor cold could dampen their spirits. Students and volunteers were out in full force on Saturday, October 3 planting trees at Trafalgar Campus to create greener spaces in the Sheridan community. They were also joined by environmental group Oakville Green and staff from Sheridan. While there was…
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Students plus healthy eating equals better nutrition
STORY BY KELSEY LYONS Friends, relationships, 8 a.m. classes and – oh right, then there’s food. It’s your first year and there are already so many things on your mind that – believe it or not – you might forget that eating properly will reduce stress and help the year go smoothly. Nutrition and health coach…
