Lighting up at Celebration Square
STORY AND PHOTOS BY TYLER REYNOLDS It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays in Mississauga. The city held its Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Celebration Square on Nov. 23. “We’ve had the event going along with the city for several years now,” said Karen Ferreira, supervisor of events and promotion for Celebration Square. […]
HPV: Are you protected?
STORY BY STEF CASERTA Four out of five women will be infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) at least once in their lifetime, according to Sheridan’s Health Centre, but there are ways to prevent the disease. The simplest and cheapest method is the use of condoms. On the other end of the scale are two […]
The future is looking bright for innovators
STORY AND PHOTO BY ANTONIA SALAPIC Business-savvy students got advice from successful business owners last Friday and were encouraged to use their imagination to be successful in the arts business. As part of Halton Entrepreneurship Week, Sheridan College and the Halton’s Regional Innovation Centre (HalTech), hosted the first Arts and Innovation day to help students become […]
Wanted: winter coat donations at Davis Campus
STORY BY ADAM BUCK The Sheridan International Centre and Student Union at Davis Campus are working together to make this winter a little warmer for less fortunate students. Until Dec. 6, donations of adults’ and children’s winter coats can be brought to the international office, in B212g, or the Student Union building in room SC200, […]
Sheridan Student Union by-elections wrap up
VIDEO BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Last week, the Student Union by-elections wrapped up. James Foster, the Trafalgar Campus’ one candidate in the election, had his marketing team set up a voting kiosk in the SCAET building. Free coffee and baked goods were offered to students who took the time to vote.
Project Cozy wants Sheridan students to get into the giving spirit
STORY AND PHOTO BY DANA MIELE The holiday season is upon us and Student Advisement is working with Kerr Street Ministries and the Sheridan community to help others less fortunate. Project Cozy, running at Trafalgar Campus is asking students to bring in scarves, hats, mittens or $25 gift cards from various grocery stores. “During the […]
Making a change one meal at a time
STORY AND PHOTOS BY PAIGE GALEA This year was the second Dine For Change for the United Way Oakville. “Basically it`s a restaurant challenge. We go out to the community asking different restaurants to help out the United Way,” said Lisa Tran, a Sheridan student and co-ordinator of Dine For Change explains The participating restaurants […]
Xbox One released
STORIFY BY KAGAN PITTMAN Microsoft’s Xbox One gaming console was released across North America Friday at 12 a.m. to hordes of gamers lining up outside their local video game stores. http://storify.com/KaganPittman/xbox-one-released
It’s not easy helping college go green
STORY AND PHOTO BY CHRIS COUTTS The eye-catching waste bins promoting ecological sustainability spread across Sheridan’s Trafalgar Campus have been around for more than two years now. However, the changes in school infrastructure and student lifestyle that the bins promote is a slow and complicated undertaking being overseen by Sheridan’s Office for Sustainability. Amid the […]
LIVE EVENT: Fort McMoney App Launch
LIVE COVERAGE BY DEVON GENERAL On Friday, Nov. 22, the National Film Board of Canada will host a live demonstration of Fort McMoney, a new app created by David Dufresne that allows users to take control of Fort McMurray, Alberta. They will be tasked with making decisions on economic, political, environmental and social issues for […]
LIVE EVENT: Take Back the Forest
COVERAGE BY JOEL P. JACOBSON On Thursday Nov. 21 from 6:30 p.m to 7:30 p.m Sheridan’s Social Justice Club will be hosting its Take Back the Forest Walk. Take Back the Forest Walk Facebook: “A girl should have the right to enjoy a walk through nature or take a shortcut without fear.” Join Sheridan’s Social […]
