Author: spencerluyben

  • Sheridan Animation draws comparisons to Harvard

    Sheridan Animation draws comparisons to Harvard

    BY SPENCER LUYBEN The Animation program at Sheridan consistently ranks among the top animation programs in the world. But why? What makes it “the Harvard of Animation schools?” Discover the details about this colossal program here.

  • Wine vs. Beer: A battle of the titans

    Wine vs. Beer: A battle of the titans

    INFOGRAPHIC BY SPENCER LUYBEN Along with the reciprocation of presents and getting together with family members, the holiday season breeds a behavioural tendency of mass alcohol consumption. It may come as a surprise for wine and beer drinkers that their drink of choice offers some nutritional benefits alongside its drawbacks. The following figures, however, are in…

  • Captain Cappelletti atop OCAA mountain

    Captain Cappelletti atop OCAA mountain

    STORY BY SPENCER LUYBEN Melissa Cappelletti was built for volleyball. Tall and slender, with natural power and tremendous athleticism, the fourth-year Bruin is the epitome of the volleyball player physique. So it only makes sense that she decided to play volleyball, right? “I stumbled into volleyball almost by accident,” said the 22-year-old right side. The…

  • Bruins drop in standings after series of costly errors

    Bruins drop in standings after series of costly errors

    STORY BY SPENCER LUYBEN The Sheridan men’s volleyball team (5-2 OCAA) lost in their matchup Saturday, against St. Clair College (6-2 OCAA) in a 3-1 defeat (25-21, 25-23, 22-25, 25-16) that saw St. Clair moving past the Bruins in the standings. Sheridan seemed to be behind the eight ball from the onset, as they lost…

  • Lady Bruins send Saints packing

    Lady Bruins send Saints packing

    STORY BY SPENCER LUYBEN The Sheridan Bruins women’s volleyball team (16-5, 5-2 OCAA) stormed the St. Clair Saints (4-4 OCAA) in a straight-set 3-0 (25-23, 25-13, 26-24) victory on Saturday. “It was a pretty big win for us at the end of the day. We were in a three-way tie with Redeemer and St. Clair.…

  • Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic Game

    Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic Game

    LIVE EVENT COVERAGE BY SPENCER LUYBEN The Hockey Hall of Fame is holding its annual Legends Classic hockey game to honour the newest inductees on Sunday at the Air Canada Centre. The event will include a pre-game ceremony that will showcase the inductees receiving their official Hall of Fame Blazers. After that, the game will commence…

  • Bruins battle adversity and win National Championship

    Bruins battle adversity and win National Championship

    STORY BY SPENCER LUYBEN Talk about a storybook ending. Sheridan men’s soccer team beat the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Mariners 5-4 in a nail-biting championship final on Saturday that required penalty kicks to decree the victor. “It felt like a movie almost, and the ending was perfect,” said team captain David Velastegui, who slotted home…

  • CEGEP Garneau edges NAIT in CCAA Bronze final

    CEGEP Garneau edges NAIT in CCAA Bronze final

    STORY BY SPENCER LUYBEN CEGEP Garneau Elans edged NAIT 3-2 in extra time to emerge as the Bronze final winners. The rematch between the two sides was all too familiar for the Ooks, losing to the Elans for the second time in the tournament after experiencing a 6-0 blowout on Day 1. Nerves seemed to…

  • Bruins are national champs after nail-biting penalty kick final

    Bruins are national champs after nail-biting penalty kick final

    STORY BY SPENCER LUYBEN Sheridan narrowly surpassed the VIU Mariners in the Championship finals in a nail-biter that had the Bruins clinching the victory 5-4, winning 6-5 on penalties. In a constant back-and-forth battle that could’ve seen either side come ahead, the host team fought back from giving up late goals in the 90th+4 and…

  • Sheridan advances to National Championship gold medal game

    Sheridan advances to National Championship gold medal game

    STORY BY SPENCER LUYBEN In a day governed by penalties, host team Sheridan stunned CEGEP Garneau Elans in a rainy, heart-pounding thriller that saw the Bruins advance to the national championship after coming ahead on penalties 5-4. Garneau controlled the ball for most of the first half, demonstrating a tightly controlled plan of attack. Their…

  • Sheridan stuns Douglas College in Nationals opener

    Sheridan stuns Douglas College in Nationals opener

    STORY BY SPENCER LUYBEN In an atmosphere throbbing with excitement, seventh-seeded host team Sheridan College defeated second-seeded Douglas College in a thrilling 3-0 shocker. The game started slowly, with a goalless first half that saw only a few real chances on net for both teams. Ball movement between the squads was exceptional, and both teams…

  • David Velastegui: Sheridan soccer’s Superman

    David Velastegui: Sheridan soccer’s Superman

    STORY BY SPENCER LUYBEN With the ball at his foot, he’s untouchable. One-part Superman, one-part Picasso, one-part Houdini combines to make David Velastegui, captain of Sheridan men’s soccer team. At 5-foot-10, Velastegui has a moderate build, but his legs are as thick as tree trunks. His power on the field is explosive, his quickness elusive,…