Category: Infographics
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Ways to make the best of Thanksgiving weekend
INFOGRAPHIC BY CHRISTY KNOX With families gathering over the weekend there are many things you can do together to enjoy your Thanksgiving. Here are some suggestions.
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All about blood donations
BY JESSICA ROVEDA Donating blood is something people are encouraged to do, but not everyone knows how the process works. Here are some quick facts on how donors can help save lives. MORE RELATED TO THIS: Students give blood to save lives Students often ineligible to give blood due to body art Everyday student health…
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International Women’s Day
On March 8, International Women’s Day was celebrated around the world. The Sheridan Sun takes a look at women’s achievements through the years.
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Winter Health Tips
INFOGRAPHIC BY GREG LOWENTHAL It’s that time of year again, when people get sick with colds and flu. We look at ways to avoid getting sick this year.
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Sitcom-themed restaurants coming to T.O.
INFOGRAPHIC BY RYAN SAGADORE Toronto’s latest pop-ups will bring two iconic TV restaurants to life: Monk’s Cafe (Seinfeld) and Central Perk (Friends). In the spirit of ’90s nostalgia, we’ve compared the two classic shows as well as the new coffee houses they have inspired.
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A guide to Peel’s new waste cart policy
BY MICHAEL MELRO As of January, municipal governments in the Region of Peel launched their new waste cart policy. It involves the axing of old disposal practices and the introduction of new critter proof bins for garbage, recycling and organic waste to over 300,000 homes. As of last year, Peel recorded that they handle more than…
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SAD: More than just the winter blues
BY OLIVIA LITTLE Jan. 18, the third Monday in January is called the most depressing day of the year. Failed New Year’s resolutions, debt from the holidays, lack of motivation and cold weather can pile up and cause people to feel overwhelmed and gloomy. For some, “Blue Monday” doesn’t just stay for a day, for some the…
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Sheridan ranks high in research in Canada
STORY AND INFOGRAPHIC BY ELISE MORTON When it comes to research, Sheridan is the tops. Research Infosource Inc.’s annual study, which ranks Canada’s Top 50 research colleges by total income, ranks Sheridan first for total projects completed (225) by a large college in 2013-2014. “The results are a testament to the creativity, talent and quality…
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Single moms jump through hurdles for diploma
STORY BY OLIVIA LITTLE Being a single mom in college means balancing assignment deadlines, parenting, and often, full-time work. Michelle Candelaria, 30, Early Childhood Leadership student and single mother to her eight-year-old daughter knows the challenges that lone parenting adds to the already difficult task of earning a diploma. “The hardest part is juggling the…
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Sisterhood of the travelling pant sizes
STORY BY BRITTANY PREOCANIN It was while browsing the ring selection at Pandora last week that I first found myself feeling segregated from the average sizes of society. Sure, there’s the awkward stage when a woman may no longer be able to shop at Garage, but who would ever think about being too big for…
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Carbon Monoxide Awareness
INFOGRAPHIC BY ELISE MORTON How do you protect yourself from something deadly that you can’t see, smell and taste? It’s a difficult task, unless you have a carbon monoxide detector. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas, which is invisible, odourless, tasteless and is also known as the silent killer. According, to Ontario’s new Carbon…
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Halo: 5 Guardians makes its debut
STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG Since the franchise began more than 14 years ago, Halo has released over eight full-length games and one anniversary edition game. The latest release, Halo 5: Guardians, was released Oct. 27 at midnight all over the world. Sam Bailie, 19, purchased the game on Day One and has since completed it. “I wasn’t really…