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  • Festival of Trees returns to light up Oakville Place

    Festival of Trees returns to light up Oakville Place

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      STORY BY JONATHAN FERGUSON The trees have returned to Oakville Place after a seven-year absence. The Festival of Trees runs from Nov. 25 to Dec. 9, and five trees will be raffled off with proceeds going to charity. There are five artificial Christmas trees up for raffle, each put together by a store from…

  • The work-study struggle

    The work-study struggle

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    BY JONATHAN FERGUSON Being a student and finding work is not easy, and juggling the two is even harder. The struggle to earn good grades and make a decent dollar is something many college students face. “Trying to find work that fits with their schedule is a big issue for students,” said Laurie Jackson, director…

  • 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…

  • Sheridan Comic Con is on the way

    Sheridan Comic Con is on the way

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    BY JONATHAN FERGUSON Do you want to save the world? Or maybe you are the type who wants to conquer it. Either way, hero or villian, all are welcome at the first Sheridan Comic Con at Davis Campus on Oct 27 to 31. The event aims to promote creativity on campus, and invites students to…

  • The Game Jam Alpha

    The Game Jam Alpha

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    VIDEO BY JONATHAN FERGUSON On september 26th starting at 9pm and ending the next night at 9pm, Sheridan had a Game Jam Alpha to test and see if students would be interested in the event. A game jam is a 24 hour event where participants create a working playable game within the time limit.

  • Be The Game continues to spread the kind every time message

    Be The Game continues to spread the kind every time message

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    BY JONATHAN FERGUSON Be The Game continues to spread the kind everytime message while raising money and mental health awareness. At the Black Bull Neighbourhood Pub Banquet hall, Sept 18, Be The Game held a fundraiser so schools that normally would not be able to have the program visit now could within the upcoming months.…

  • Live coverage of FROSH OUT LOUD

    Live coverage of FROSH OUT LOUD

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    COVERAGE BY JONANTHAN FERGUSON & CAT MUIA Tonight Wednesday September 10 in the Marquee USS with the Beaches will be playing a show and the sheridan sun will have live coverage. The show begins at 9 p.m. and doors open at 8 p.m.   Visit the Sheridan Sun website for some live coverage of the…

  • SU throws welcome home event

    SU throws welcome home event

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    BY JONATHAN FERGUSON Sheridan Student Union held its first outdoor event on Wednesday in Trafalgar’s student parking lot to welcome back everyone. Held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., the free event for all students, staff and faculty offered carnival games, snacks and information on clubs. Nadine Heath, SU’s senior marketing manager, was in charge of…

  • Sheridan International Student Association aims to expand after elections

    Sheridan International Student Association aims to expand after elections

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    STORY AND PHOTOS BY JONATHAN FERGUSON The Sheridan International Student Association elections are beginning this week and plans to open more chapters across the Sheridan community are in the works. There are eight positions open, with each one having two to three candidates and some with only one entry according to SISA president and international…

  • Be The Game promotes kindness to end bullying

    Be The Game promotes kindness to end bullying

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    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…

  • Sheridan Career Centre sets you up for the job

    Sheridan Career Centre sets you up for the job

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    STORY BY JONATHAN FERGUSON Job-hunting for students will be much easier after benefitting from the upcoming “Dress for Success” clothing drive and LinkedIn headshot clinics hosted by the Sheridan Career Centre. Two events this month will give students opportunities for students to prepare for life after graduation. At each campus students are invited on March…