Category: Lifestyle
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Sheridan’s pizza maker
STORY BY JOEL P. JACOBSON From his pizza dough tricks to his heartwarming smile, Gino’s Pizza employee Abid Abid is an integral part of Sheridan’s student community. The 42-year-old pizza maker isn’t in it for the dough. His drive to continue working for Gino’s comes from his love for Sheridan’s student body. “I would not…
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E-wasteful
STORY BY MICHELLE WHITTEMORE Every year, 20-50 million tonnes of electronics are thrown away globally, and the amount of electronic waste is growing by 5 per cent annually. Since 2001, Apple has released 24 generations of the iPod and seven versions of the iPhone since 2007. But Apple products aren’t the only ones being released with…
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Logging on and looking for love
STORY BY JESSICA BEAULIEU “Online dating? Come on buddy, it hasn’t come to that. You’re 23-years-old,” I remember saying to one of my best friends. She was an intelligent, good-looking girl with a great sense of humour and a promising future ahead of her. I thought she was crazy for even considering going online for…
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Textile takeover
STORY BY JOEL P. JACOBSON David Webb, a 24-year-old graduate of Sheridan’s Crafts and Design program, is about to launch a new clothing and accessory company, DWEEB apparel. Webb graduated in 2013 from the Textiles program, is living in the heart of Toronto and he says loves the cultural hub. “Being in the city, you…
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The Inside Ride puts the fun in fundraiser
STORY AND PHOTOS BY DYLAN PAISLEY Men, women and children pedalled their hardest on stationary bikes for the Inside Ride last Saturday in Mississauga. The Inside Ride is a biking fundraiser where teams raise money for Ontario Parents Advocating for Children with Cancer. “We provide support for parents whose children are being diagnosed with cancer…
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Toronto designers prepare to show their Spring 2014 collections at World MasterCard Fashion Week
The cobblestone path at David Pecaut Square will soon be covered in luxe white tents and the click-clacking sound of stilettos worn by Canada’s chicest tastemakers when World MasterCard Fashion Week begins on Oct. 21. The Spring 2014 collections, showcased by some of Canada’s most beloved designers, will be shown in the square until Oct.…
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Fall Festival brings community together
INFOGRAPHIC AND PHOTOS BY MAXINE LOWE Downtown Oakville held its first Fall Festival last Saturday, Oct. 5. Towne Square was filled with performers from Fred Astaire’s Dance Studio, a circus act by Circus Jonathon and hula hoop fun for the kids with hula hoop artist Kavita Matthews. There were also street performances by Dan Campbell…
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It’s a hard-knock life
STORY, INFOGRAPHIC AND PICTURES BY MICHELLE WHITTEMORE. “We’ll keep your resume on file.” These are the six words no graduate wants to hear, although, perhaps it’s better than hearing, “nametag and uniform deducted from paycheque.” Well, choose your poison because only 51 per cent of Sheridan graduates will be hearing, “you’re hired!” for a job…
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Guide dogs lead the way for those in need
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MAXINE LOWE It’s hard to resist playing with Tulip, with her tiny frame, wagging tail and soft, black fur. But the miniature poodle isn’t just a normal pet. She’s a seizure guide dog that helps those with epilepsy. Her owner, Elizabeth Rose von Rosenbach, fosters Tulip and helps her get used to…
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Fall brings pumpkin-flavoured power
Everyone loves the Pumpkin Spice Latte, and some have strong attachments to the sweet drink.
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MapMyWalk app promotes healthy living habits among students
REVIEW BY DANA MIELE If you’re looking to move from the couch to the sidewalk, using MapMyWalk app is a good place to start. For the past week I’ve been using this app on Trafalgar Campus (applicable for BlackBerry, iPhone and Android) as my walking buddy and I’m surprised at how much distance can be…
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Cosplayers dress for the occasion
STORY BY TYLER REYNOLDS Imagine waking up in the morning and putting on the costume of your favorite fictional character for other fans to admire. Cosplayers get to do this for a few weekends a year. Cosplay, the short form of costume play, is the art of dressing up as a character from works of…