Category: Sheridan News
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Oakville discusses climate change
STORY BY GREG LOWENTHAL It was an intimate gathering of Oakville residents interested in the effects of climate change on their city, and the small group was told they is a lot they can do. “I think there is plenty that the average person can do and in all aspects of life, getting to work,…
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Little fire, big trouble
STORY BY RACHEL LEE-THOMAS, KAHFEEL BUCHANAN, KEVIN GALLANT, KEITH CORKUM Last night a small fire broke out in Macdonald Heaslip Hall in B Wing at Sheridan’s Trafalgar Campus. Classes in HB08 and DB11 were briefly cancelled, but have now returned to their regular schedules. Students were working on a class activity when the fire broke…
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Halo 5: Guardians release fast approaching
STORY BY CHELSEA HOGG Halo fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the October 27 release of the new Halo 5: Guardians. Fans have long awaited the next chapter in the Halo series, which hasn’t seen a new installment since 2012. The promotional podcast series called Hunt the Truth was released shortly after the announcement of Halo 5…
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Putting a spotlight on sexual violence
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELSEY LYONS Yes means yes. Not “Meh,” not “Maybe,” nor “I don’t know.” Last Wednesday, social justice activist Julie Lalonde came to Sheridan’s Hazel McCallion Campus to speak about her Draw the Line campaign, with a compelling lecture on sexual violence and the bystander effect. She was welcomed by Sheridan president…
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Sheridan blog a finalist for national award
STORY BY JANA GREGORIO Curiosities, the official blog of Sheridan, has won three awards this year and is a finalist at the Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA). Curiosities won gold in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District II awards, the Gold Quill award for the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)…
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Post Comedy Theatre: A flicker of insanity
STORY BY NATALIA CAMARENA There is no one word that can really fully define actor, mime, stand-up comedian, juggler and ventriloquist Robert Post. He truly is a one-man variety show capable of entertaining old and young alike. To encounter Post rehearsing for one of his shows is to think he’s insane and quite frankly that…
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Sheridan clubs show their spooky school spirit
STORY BY COURTNEY BLOK Sheridan College clubs showed off their Halloween spirit at the annual club fair in Union Square at Trafalgar Campus. With tables covered with caution tape and cobwebs, many of Sheridan’s clubs gathered on Oct. 13 and 14, to promote their clubs. “If they are interested in getting more members it’s a…
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Neon, Weird & Wavy: Keys ‘N Krates Get Live @ The Marquee
STORY and PHOTOS BY KEVIN GALLANT There was a disproportionate amount of talent on last Thursday’s bill at The Marquee. For a mere $10, the Toronto-based lineup featured: • Pusher, an up-and-coming cat who makes his own tracks and producer tools; • Thugli, a duo with turntabling roots whose banging remixes are regularly played by superstars…
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Curtain goes up, student prices go down
STORY BY JASMINE ANTHONY If you’ve been having a hard time finding something fun to do in Oakville, you’re in luck. The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts has announced its 2015-16 season and the selection of performances will appeal to all tastes. For students on a budget there are $20 tickets for events like Evil…
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Healthy Heart Day raises awareness at Trafalgar
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELISE MORTON Talk about pouring your heart out. Despite the torrential rain Healthy Heart Day kept pumping at Sheridan’s Trafalgar Campus Tuesday, Sept. 22. The event, held by the Sheridan Student Union (SSU), celebrated World Heart Day, raised awareness for cardiovascular health and promoted healthy living at the college. “It’s a…
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Sheridan to perform six musicals this season
STORY BY COLE WATSON This season Sheridan’s Performing Arts students will put on six productions. Before the production year begins The Canadian Music Theatre Project will be holding its second annual Festival of New Musicals from Oct 8 to 10 at Sheridan’s studio theatre at Trafalgar Campus. The project, led by producer Michael Rubinoff, wants…
