Category: News
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Price for parking rises – along with staff and student frustrations
STORY BY JESSICA BEAULIEU PHOTOS BY JESSICA BEAULIEU In the first weeks back at school students are finding their classes, reuniting with friends, buying their textbooks and paying more for their parking permits. Much to the frustration of staff and students, Sheridan has raised the cost of an annual parking pass by $40, taking it…
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Terry Fox’s legacy lives on
INFOGRAPHIC BY OSCAR IMMEL The infographic and links below provide insight on the life of Terry Fox and his accomplishments. Be sure to check out the news on the upcoming Terry Fox Run near you: http://sunarchives.sheridanc.on.ca/this-years-terry-fox-run-holds-special-meaning-for-sheridan/ More news: http://sheridanartsblog.com/2013/09/05/support-the-sheridan-team-in-oakvilles-terry-fox-run-then-see-the-musical/ Visit the Terry Fox Foundation website for more information: http://www.terryfox.org/ Watch a documentary on the life and influence of…
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Sheridan’s Pay for Print program goes green
STORY BY NAT GILPO After three years of planning, Sheridan’s Pay for Print program will launch at the end of the month, potentially saving the college 10 million sheets of paper annually. A total of 60 new printers have been placed in hallways across Sheridan campuses as part of the program’s third and final phase…
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Breakfast in bed? “Sex Cereal” hits the market
STORY BY KAGAN PITTMAN A controversial cereal is hitting shelves worldwide, and it’s bringing a sexy twist to the breakfast table. Earlier this year Peter Ehrlich, president and CEO of Big Life Living Inc., brought his new Sex Cereal to the hit TV show Dragons’ Den, where he found an investor in Jim Treliving, a…
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Paying for print: How much will it really cost?
INFOGRAPHIC BY JESSICA WEINGARTEN The luxury of attending one of the few Ontario post-secondary institutions with campus-wide free printing will soon be over. Over the next few weeks, the college will implement a pay-for-print system for each campus. Students will receive a $5 initial printing credit from the college. Once that credit runs out, you…
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Student Union bids farewell to marketing manager
STORY BY JESSICA BEAULIEU PHOTOS BY JESSICA BEAULIEU For the past two and half years, Daniel LaCute has been the guy approving posters, updating Sheridan’s social media outlets and handling Student Union event marketing. And now, he’s leaving. LaCute is the marketing and communications manager at Sheridan Student Union Incorporated (SSUI). He’s the person in charge…
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Are you covered?
INFOGRAPHIC BY DYLAN PAISLEY The Sheridan Student Union Health and Dental Plan is the health insurance that is included in your tuition. This infographic shows important information, like a summary of what is covered by the plan, how much it costs per year and the last day students can opt out. For more information on…
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Only days remain to opt-out of SU healthcare plan
STORY BY ALEC WHEELER Sheridan students don’t have to be covered under the school’s healthcare plan, according to the Student Union president. Sheridan College currently has an “Opt Out” program for the healthcare plan that is automatically included in all of Sheridan Colleges’ student fees. Unlike most of the fees, however, the medical insurance, which…
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This year’s Terry Fox Run holds special meaning for Sheridan
STORY BY RENEE LALONDE One man, one leg, and 143 days of running: the legacy of Terry Fox’s journey lives on through the Terry Fox Run and an upcoming folk musical about him. This year Oakville holds its 33rd run and, for the first time, Sheridan College will have a team taking part in the…
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Sheridan wireless density project still up in the air
STORY BY ANTHONY MUCCILLI INFOGRAPHIC BY MATT LOWE Last year, Sheridan College began efforts to improve the wireless systems throughout its three campuses. Dubbed the Wireless Density Project, its aim is to increase the number of access points for phones, laptops and tablets throughout the campus. Since last December, the number of access points placed…
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Mental Illness: You are not alone
INFOGRAPHIC BY STEF CASERTA Studies show thousands of people throughout Ontario suffer with mental illness and one in four post-secondary students have considered suicide as a way out. Below is an infographic that outlines how heavily mental health disorders weigh in on the lives of individuals throughout the province and the resources available to those…
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Textbooks a costly investment for students
PHOTOS AND STORY BY TAYLOR SHAPPERT How much did you pay for textbooks this semester? Chances are it was a lot. If Computer Organization & Architecture, 9th edition is one of your required course materials, you’re looking at a $230.75 bill for a new copy at the Sheridan bookstore. Or $173.25 for a used one.…