Category: Infographics
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Wake up call for a better sleep
INFORGRAPHIC BY DANA BOYINGTON A good night sleep is vital to the human body, as it is essential for the brain and body to function properly. But, throughout time we have become more reliant on our devices, which is distracting us from sleep. Here we take a look at how technology affects our sleep: SOURCES:…
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Magical Meatless Tour
INFOGRAPHIC BY CHAD MASON Maybe I’m Amazed at the impact meat has on the environment. Sir Paul McCartney, known to the baby boomers as the cute Beatle or genuinely regarded as one of the greatest minds in music history will no longer let it be. Along with his daughters Mary and Stella, the McCartneys launched…
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Destination Sheridan
INFOGRAPHIC BY FILIPE DOS SANTOS As the Sheridan Sun’s Amanda Spilker reported on Sept 16, international students currently made up around 20 per cent of the college’s student population while providing 47 per cent of the school’s tuition based revenue. School admissions have also been continuing this trend. Since 2011 the number of international students…
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You don’t need to be rich to travel
INFOGRAPHIC BY LINDA HERMIZ There are many ways to see the world without drilling a hole in your wallet.
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Where our food comes from
BY SAMANTHA MAICH Most of us eat locally grown produce, but not all of us know the facts about the produce we eat. Harvest Halton was an event held on Oct.5, in Milton, about where our food comes from. That was the inspiration for this infographic. Produce Available during October is found bordering the infographic.…
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Breast Cancer: a look at cases in men and women
INFOGRAPHIC BY MICHAEL RODRIGUES With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada, the Sheridan Sun decided to look at a few key differences in breast cancer between men and women. While 99% of cases of breast cancer are female, men are still at risk of getting breast cancer. Sources: www.cbcf.org www.cancer.ca http://www.bcsc.ca/ http://www.runforthecure.com
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Explore Journalism
INFOGRAPHIC BY SATYARTH MISHRA Get a breakdown of the various types of jobs a journalism student can expect to find in a frequently changing industry. Data and information released by www.servicecanada.gc.ca.
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Textbook Prices on the Rise
INFOGRAPHIC BY KIRAN R. KHAN When buying, selling or renting textbooks, students can save upto 80% on the price of the textbook. Comparing the textbook prices in the bookstore to those found at Amazon, Kijiji, Indigo, etc., students are offered the minimal affordable price keeping the budget in mind.
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The wars that brought the world to its knees
STORYMAPS BY JENNIFER STIENSTRA The two world wars saw some of the bloodiest fighting the world had ever seen. It introduced new advanced technology, marked the beginning of chemical warfare and nuclear weapons. 2014 is a special year, for it marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War One, as well as the 75th…
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The effects of sleep deprivation
INFOGRAPHIC BY VANESSA GILLIS In today’s fast-paced world, it seems nearly impossible to get the recommended eight hours of sleep. Throw in the stress of being a student, and it’s a miracle anyone sleeps. According to experts and numerous sleep studies, the effects of sleep loss can be devastating. Sources: WebMD How Stuff Works…
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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.