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A global village in poverty
STORY BY JUNE SEO When most people think about poverty they usually think about a Third World country. The reality is that poverty is much closer to home. On my 18th birthday, I moved out of my parents’ home and got a glimpse of poverty in Brantford. According to Canada Without Poverty’s website, 450,000 to…
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SHERIDANtalk aims to break barriers surrounding mental health
STORY BY JUNE SEO Innovators from the mental health world will join Sheridan students to “break the barrier” about mental health issues. On April 9, health and wellness peer mentors will hold a SHERIDANtalk featuring Eric Windeler, founder of The Jack Project, Arthur Gallant, Bell’s 2013 Faces of Mental Health, Mark Henick, a TEDx Toronto…
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One-of-a-kind Craft and Design degree mixes mediums
STORY BY JUNE SEO As Sheridan moves toward becoming a university, the college will offer a new Bachelor of Craft and Design program beginning in September. This four-year degree combines multiple programs to provide students with a better understanding of craft and design by exploring different media. “It was a very unique opportunity for us…
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Celebrating culture with a night of music and dance
STORY BY JUNE SEO The International Centre and Sheridan International Student Association (SISA) held an International Night to give students an opportunity to share success stories. International night was held at Sheridan’s Hazel McCallion campus last Thursday. Students gathered to celebrate their different cultures through dance and music and share a few laughs. “This is…
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One-on-one with Strombo
STORY BY JUNE SEO When Nick Kattis joined the Sheridan’s Broadcast Journalism program, he never imagined that his second interview would be with George Stroumboulopoulos at the RBC Theatre. Kattis won the opportunity to interview the CBC host and personality live on stage last Friday. Prior to the interview, Stroumboulopoulos interviewed Raine Maida, front- man…