Milton walks to Bethlehem
COVERED BY WILL DIXON The Sheridan Sun’s Will Dixon and Jennifer Stienstra joined the walk to Bethlehem in Milton to experience the birth of Jesus. [View the story “Milton walks to Bethlehem” on Storify]
Advertising students hear from successful grads
STORY BY WILLIAM DIXON If you want a job after you graduate, be prepared to aggressively pursue every opportunity, a panel of Sheridan grads told students last week. “If people follow up with me, it’s a great impression,” said Kirk Allen, co-owner of Re-Shift Media and Sheridan grad from 1982. “It shows that you want […]
Assault in Sheridan’s woods
STORY BY WILLIAM DIXON An assault last Thursday morning of a 21-year old woman near a wooded path near Trafalgar campus is under investigation by Halton Police. Constable Cindy Sunstrum is heading the investigation along with two other officers, said Detective Sergeant John Mans, a member of the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault unit. The […]
Magnet pulls students to employers
STORY BY WILLIAM DIXON Sheridan students looking to connect with potential employers can now add a new job-finding tool to their toolbox – a service that helps the employer find you. Magnet was started at Ryerson University to help students and alumni connect with employers. “Like a magnet, it pulls everything together,” said Joe Henry, […]
Khans of Tarkir
BY WILLIAM DIXON September 26 sees the release of the newest block in the trading card game, Magic the Gathering. Khans of Tarkir introduces six new gameplay mechanics which change the way you play and reprints some older cards worth a pretty penny. Want to learn how to play? Check back soon, we’ll […]
Still no debit in the Marquee
STORY BY WILLIAM DIXON Cash or credit are currently the only two payment options available to students eating and drinking at the Marquee. “It’s more of a service issue,” said Dan Casey, senior manager of operations, in a phone interview. Larger tables of up to eight students would all want to pay in debit, which […]
Culture Days in Milton
VIDEO BY WILLIAM DIXON From September 26 to the 28, Milton held cultural events from community volunteers to promote culture in Milton. The events were free and anyone was welcome. For more information visit culturedays.ca.
Student volunteers share their techno genius
WILLIAM DIXON Sheridan students looking to add a co-curricular to their profile can earn one by sharing their techno know-how with seniors through the Elder Technology Assistance Group. The ETAG program runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday, thanks to its volunteers, many of whom are Sheridan students. Neil Williamson, a Computer Systems Technology student, joined the […]
Sweet teeth rejoice
WILLIAM DIXON Although it’s only been open for six months, Oakville’s The Danish Pastry House is preparing to serve royalty. The small bakery on Cornwall Rd. east of Trafalgar Rd., was started by the half-Danish and half-Canadian, Anita Lauritsen. Her parents had moved to Canada during the 1950s, bringing with them years of Danish traditions. […]