Category: Lifestyle
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Cyclists kick in to gear with Oakville Bike Tour
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY SPENCER LUYBEN Sheridan cyclists found themselves rolling toward a day of discounts and discovery during a tour of Kerr Village Thursday. The students were the first ever Discover Oakville Bike Tour, held by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition in conjunction with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The…
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Cask night with Cameron’s Brewing Company
STORY BY KELLEN JACKSON Come on Sheridan students, get your cask in gear! If you like to party, dress up and drink beer, Cameron’s Brewing Company wants to see you at its monthly Cask Nights. “I will send a bus to Sheridan College to get them over here,” says Kelly Harris, head of events and…
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Sheridan gets fit
STORY AND PHOTOS BY DYLAN PASLEY It is the beginning of week five and you are putting on your favourite pair of jeans. They’re a little bit tighter than they should be. Then you recall how you have been eating burgers at the caf and drinking beer at the campus pubs. It’s at that moment…
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CASK NIGHT @ Cameron’s Brewing Company – Thursday, September 25, 2014
COVERAGE BY PALWASHA TEMOR CASK NIGHT – Cameron’s Brewing Company is hosting an 80s theme night and will have live performances and a variety of different flavours of beers. The Sheridan Sun will be there live to cover the event. Join as at 6 p.m. which is when the party starts.
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Jeff’s pumped to walk the walk
STORY BY JEANYLYN LOPEZ Men are taking part in Hope for High Heels on Sept. 28, walking in women’s shoes to help put an end to violence against women.
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Giving a voice to aboriginal culture
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MADDY SOMMERVILLE If you have ever find yourself in B-Wing when the strong scent of sage hangs in the air, it means the Aboriginal Initiatives Office is open and they are ready for questions. The sage is used in a cleansing technique used by Native Americans to purify. The burning of…
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Vapour tales
STORY AND PICTURE BY MARKO WOLOSHYN Tyler Silva, an on-and-off smoker of 11 years, tried once again this past summer to kick the habit, this time with the aid of an electronic cigarette. “It’s different feeling, because actual cigarettes have combustion and with e-cigarettes are just a vapour, so it’s not the same thing. It’s…
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First Audition Woes
STORY BY KELLEN JACKSON This is the first in a continuing series about people’s first experiences with doing things they’ve never done. Actor Atticus Mitchell had a disastrous first audition experience that almost made him give up on his dream. “I was super terrified and considered giving up (acting) immediately,” says 21-year-old actor Atticus Mitchell.…
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The Beauty Benefits of Coconut Oil
BY STEPHANIE ALBA Coconut oil is often known as an ingredient for a recipe, little did you know it can replace several of your beauty supplies. Your list of beauty supplies can go on forever and add up to a significant amount of money. It’s definitely a challenge when you’re on a budget. Coconut oil…
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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.
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Striking out against ALS
STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON PHOTOS BY JONATHAN FERGUSON Before you dunk that bucket of water of ice-cold water on your head, ask yourself, “Why am I doing this?” The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has raised millions for research and inspired thousands of online videos in just six weeks. The first week of August, Pete Frates,…