To read or not to read?
BY PALWASHA TEMOR New technologies have allowed print books to be published digitally. On top of that, many popular novels have been adapted into films and many have done well in the box office. With all the changes associated with literature, one can’t help but wonder, do people still read? As well, why do people read? […]
Media Fundamentals alum to direct short film
STORY BY PALWASHA TEMOR Sheridan Media Fundamentals grad Aref Mahabadi has been keeping busy since producing his first music video Seduce. “I worked on a music video this summer and we finished it around two months ago,” the 25-year-old Mahabadi said. “We’re just waiting for the managers for these artists. They’re trying to shop it around […]
Putting a lid on paper cup waste
STORY BY PALWASHA TEMOR If there’s one thing students and staff turn to in order to get them through the day, it’s a cup of coffee — and that produces a mountain of paper cups at Sheridan. The college’s Office for Sustainability focuses on two areas in helping scale that mountain, according to Wai Chu […]
CCAA teams dug deep to travel to championship
STORY BY PALWASHA TEMOR Trafalgar Campus played host to the 2014 Men’s National Soccer Championship last weekend. With eight teams from across the country gathering together to battle for the ultimate prize, Sheridan staff and students pulled out all the stops during the four-day event. According to Jim Flack, director of athletics, the event came […]
From courts to bookshelves, lawyer pens first novel
STORY BY PALWASHA TEMOR One of the biggest challenges authors face is keeping the muse alive and finding time to write. Michael Michaud, 38, had to juggle his day job of being an Assistant Crown Attorney in the GTA with writing his very first novel titled Billy Tabbs (& The Glorious Darrow). “I wrote just […]
Potluck dinner brings International students closer together
STORY BY PALWASHA TEMOR Nothing helps people get to know each other quicker than sharing food. Trafalgar Campus’ Sheridan International Student Association (SISA) hosted its first event last Thursday with a potluck dinner. Students gathered in E Wing to share traditional dishes from their home countries with other SISA members. Corey Mohamed, 19, a student […]
Nuit Blanche 2014
VIDEO BY PALWASHA TEMOR PHOTOS BY BRITTANY MCAULEY & JEANYLYN LOPEZ & CHRIS COUTTS On Oct. 4, thousands of artists, art admirers, suburbanites and partygoers flooded in to Toronto’s downtown core to take part in the all-night public art exhibit known as Scotiabank Nuit Blanche. Artists from all over Canada and the world over displayed their work in […]
CASK NIGHT @ Cameron’s Brewing Company – Thursday, September 25, 2014
COVERAGE BY PALWASHA TEMOR CASK NIGHT – Cameron’s Brewing Company is hosting an 80s theme night and will have live performances and a variety of different flavours of beers. The Sheridan Sun will be there live to cover the event. Join as at 6 p.m. which is when the party starts.
Cheap Alternatives for Everyday Products
BY PALWASHA TEMOR Living on your own can be financially difficult for students. Here are some cheap alternatives to everyday products, as well as healthier alternatives to snack on.
Settling international students
STORY BY PALWASHA TEMOR The start of a new school year causes stress and excitement for everyone, but some face challenge Canadian-born students will never know. Haoran Wang, 27, packed up his life and came to a new country and is trying to adjust to his environment, all while being in school. Currently studying Architectural […]
Pie for Pi Day
STORY BY PALWASHA TEMOR Apple, pumpkin and lemon, oh my! These are just a few types of pies that Sheridan’s Davis Campus served last Friday to commemorate Pi Day. Pi Day is a day celebrated around the world to honour the mathematical equation, and is held on the third month and 14th day. It is […]
Media Fundamentals student hopes to seduce with music video
STORY BY PALWASHA TEMOR Sheridan students gain a lot of experience to add to their resumes, but not many can say that they have directed a music video while being a student. Media Fundamentals student Aref Mahabadi, 24, has done just that. The video is for a song by his good friend Del Hartley called […]