Author: kelseylyons
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Sticking to fitness goals can be tricky, but not impossible
BY KELSEY LYONS Setting and sticking to fitness routines requires planning, hard work and dedication. Sheridan Musical Theatre student Carlo Bianchini, 19, says he always sets goals for himself. “A huge goal I’ve had for myself this year is [to gain] about 15 pounds of lean muscle,” he said. Bianchini says that he started this…
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Sheridan student gets standing ovation at open mic night
BY KELSEY LYONS Not long after Lauren Quiquero could talk, she could sing, with a perfect pitch at that. The 19-year-old Sheridan student sang at the open mic/poetry slam at The Marquee to kick off Black History Month on Feb. 23. She had the crowd going long before the song ended and they gave her…
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Finding love in your lipstick
BY KELSEY LYONS Lipstick is a girl’s best friend, especially in hard times. In the 2008 financial meltdown, top cosmetic company L’Oréal revealed that when the rest of the economy was suffering, their sales were rising by 5.3 per cent. Journalists noticed this particular trend and called it the “Lipstick Effect,” which led to a…
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The power of lipstick
BY KELSEY LYONS Lipstick can be applied in seconds but can provide empowerment in women forever. Visual Merchandising student and makeup artist Chelsea Kumar says she wears makeup for her. “Personally, I like makeup and I’ve been wearing it for a long time and I can cover up blemishes that I’m insecure about,” she said.…
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Decoding the mystery of food labels
BY KELSEY LYONS Food labels often go unnoticed, unread or misunderstood. Whether you want to be more health conscious or just want to know what’s going into your body, it’s important to understand what those numbers and seemingly complicated terms mean. Here is a breakdown of a food label: Sources: Healthy Canadians
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Weight loss dreams creating unattainable goals
STORY BY KELSEY LYONS The drive and the desire to lose weight fast can often push people to extreme, even dangerous lengths. Crash fitness involves the idea of quick-fix weight loss and often unachievable, short-term goals. Sheridan Performing Arts student Alex Fiallos, 18, says that she’s been doing crash fitness almost her entire life. Fiallos…
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Alessia Cara returns to Brampton, where her dreams began
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELSEY LYONS Alessia Cara blew away her hometown last Thursday in concert at Davis Campus in Brampton. Cara opened with her song “I’m Yours,” from her album Know-It-All, on Def Jam Records. From the start, the concert was filled with energy and excitement, not only from Cara, but the audience as…
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Iron John and Joan throws lifeline to kids
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELSEY LYONS Sheridan’s Police Foundations program offers its students a way to gain experience that can help them land a job in the field by mentoring at-risk youth. The Iron John program for boys and now the Iron Joan program for girls, was started about seven years ago. Police Foundations student…
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Breaking budgets for big brands
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELSEY LYONS Struggling college students say they splurge on big brand names for their long-lasting quality. Art Fundamentals student O’Malley Griffith, 21, sometimes purchases brand name clothing. “I have a Dior robe ($60 to $90) and I occasionally buy Ralph Lauren Polo shirts ($165 to $400),” said Griffith. “And there are a…
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Putting a spotlight on sexual violence
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELSEY LYONS Yes means yes. Not “Meh,” not “Maybe,” nor “I don’t know.” Last Wednesday, social justice activist Julie Lalonde came to Sheridan’s Hazel McCallion Campus to speak about her Draw the Line campaign, with a compelling lecture on sexual violence and the bystander effect. She was welcomed by Sheridan president…
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First meal of the day is the most important, experts say
STORY BY KELSEY LYONS Got breakfast? People say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it’s not always on students’ radar. “I do not have time for breakfast,” said Illustration student Alixandriya Schafer, 21. “I have four 8 a.m. classes and I like my sleep.” For students like Schafer, breakfast isn’t…
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Torontonians fall back into fitness
STORY BY KELSEY LYONS AND OLIVIA LITTLE Fit for Fall took over the Distillery District Sunday, October 4, with Torontonians working up a sweat at free outdoor fitness and relaxation classes. Top Toronto fitness instructors from studios such as Spynga, Stott Pilates, and Yoga Tree taught the sessions – which included yoga, meditation and high intensity…