Author: rossandersen
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Residents call for research into badlands
BY ROSS ANDERSEN Caledon residents insist that master planning of the Cheltenham Badlands should be put on hold until further research is done. The fifth public meeting, held by the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT), took place at the Inglewood Community Centre on Wednesday, where residents shared their opinions. The meeting of approximately 60 people determined…
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Outdoor show travels to Toronto
BY ROSS ANDERSEN Travel enthusiasts and campers filled the International Centre over the weekend, exploring different opportunities for fresh-air fun at The Outdoor Adventure Show. More than 300 exhibitors displayed their gear at the show, offering the latest in camping technology. Innovative tents that doubled as hammocks were a major eye catcher. All eyes were…
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Hey hey, my my, rock and roll can never die
BY ROSS ANDERSEN Being a multi-platinum selling band is one thing, but creating music that stands the test of time is a true achievement. Beethoven, Bach and Mozart have all successfully proven their music is timeless, although a different genre of music has accomplished similar milestones. Songs specifically from the ‘60s seem to endure, remaining…
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Photography student inspired by his roots
BY ROSS ANDERSEN It takes a certain kind of student to stand out in a crowded classroom. In Elijah Williams’ case, he has repeatedly proven to his peers and teachers that he is unique. Elijah Williams is a First Nations student in his fourth-year of the Bachelor of Photography program at Sheridan College. He is…
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Bruins extend win streak to four
BY ROSS ANDERSEN The Sheridan Bruins men’s basketball team (OCAA 12-3) extended their winning streak to four games, with a 84–66 victory against the Lambton Lions (OCAA 8-5) last Saturday. In the first quarter, it seemed the Bruins had their work cut out for them. The scoreboard remained close. The pace was fast and there was…
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Helping international students cope at college
BY ROSS ANDERSEN The everyday routine a domestic student experiences, can be quite a challenge for international students. Moving to an unfamiliar country and adjusting to a different culture is something most Canadians have never endured. “The hardest part for me is letting go of my old life, and beginning a new one,” said Nikolina…
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Syrian refugees come to Ontario
STORY BY ROSS ANDERSEN Ontario will be welcoming 4,000 of the 10,000 Syrian refugees immigrating to Canada by the end of the year. The majority of the refugees will be located to the Greater Toronto Area. Find out where:
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Oakville residents rely on the United Way
STORY BY ROSS ANDERSEN Sheridan College raises thousands of dollars every year for the United Way of Oakville to help Halton. Last week, the United Way of Oakville kicked off its campaign at Sheridan College. The United Way raises funds supporting programs based in Halton with goals of building a better future. For more than…
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Mo Moustache
STORY BY ROSS ANDERSEN Across campus, students are putting down the razor and growing moustaches. The Movember movement is underway, and students are ready to participate. During moustache month men around the world raise money for men’s health research. “It’s a way for men to support a cause, similarly as women would for breast cancer,”…
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Music Fills the air on Sheridan’s Main Stage
STORY BY ROSS ANDERSEN VIDEO BY ERIN QUEENAN Music filled the air in Macdonald-Heaslip hall as Sheridan Theatre students showcased world-class musicals. Sheridan held its second annual Canadian Music Theatre Project festival (CMTP) last weekend. Four musicals were performed lasting 45 minutes each, with a 10-minute intermission in between. The festival features of a series of…
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Oakville hospital opens doors for tours
STORY BY ROSS ANDERSEN Oakville’s newly built, state-of-the-art hospital attracted thousands across the community to have a first-hand-view of the facility last weekend. The 1.6 million-square-foot Halton Healthcare hospital serves Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills and has been five years in the making. “There is much more room in this hospital for expansion, as the…
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Battling buckthorn
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSS ANDERSEN Trafalgar Campus’ ecosystem is getting a makeover as contractors fight the invasive species known as buckthorn. The thorn is a threat to Sheridan’s ecosystem. It surrounds the existing plant life, traps it and the vegetation dies. Sheridan has trees, which are swamped with buckthorn and have no room to…