Tag: Canada
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It’s time to end the university upsell
BRITTANY PREOCANIN Students need to stop being taught the myth that university is the only option for a successful career. It is the teaching style, available opportunities and impact of instructors that provide students with any chance of obtaining a job. The Conference Board of Canada conducted research that suggests the type of institution attended…
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Real vs. fake christmas trees, there’s no argument
BY DANA BOYINGTON Every year, I ask the same question. Is it better to get a real Christmas tree or artificial Christmas tree? Studies have shown that although both have their own pros and cons, real trees are more environmentally friendly. Check out the featured infographic and see for yourself. Click on the ornaments for…
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Meet the keeper of the Cup
STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON He started from the bottom and now he’s the Keeper of the Cup. Sheridan graduate Phil Pritchard started as a student at Sheridan, ending up as the vice – president of the resources centre at the Hockey Hall of Fame. But, he’s probably best known as the guy with the white…
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Canadians invade Youmacon
BY MADDY SOMMERVILLE Sheridan nerds invaded Detroit and the consensus is that it sure is crowded over there. Last weekend, an excited group of four Sheridan students braved the border and found themselves at Youmacon, a popular U.S.-based the anime convention. The con, which is held annually in Motor City, is similar to most of…
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Lending a helping hand by managing emergencies
STORY BY MEHREEN SHAHID Drew Evans Pay scale: $85,000 In my current job…“We work on an international level, so Haiti, Japan or Arab Spring we jump in and help communities and Canadians.” I got my current job…“before I graduated from Sheridan. The emergency management program helped me move within the government dept.” At Sheridan, I…
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Is this Canada’s war?
On Monday, Oct. 20, Martin Couture-Rouleau, a Muslim convert, purportedly ran over a soldier in a parking lot in Quebec. Then, on Oct. 22, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, another Muslim convert, shot Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and was later hunted and killed. This shooting is the second attack hinting at connections with the Islamic State of Iraq and…
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LIVE COVERAGE: Indie Week Launch Party
COVERAGE BY VANESSA GILLIS Indie Week is coming to Canada! On Wednesday, October 15, The Hideout in Toronto will be hosting the Indie Week Launch Party, which will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature indie bands from Australia, Japan, Ireland, England, and, of course, Canada. Visit canada.indieweek.com to see the full lineup for the festival,…
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Breast Cancer: a look at cases in men and women
INFOGRAPHIC BY MICHAEL RODRIGUES With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Canada, the Sheridan Sun decided to look at a few key differences in breast cancer between men and women. While 99% of cases of breast cancer are female, men are still at risk of getting breast cancer. Sources: www.cbcf.org www.cancer.ca http://www.bcsc.ca/ http://www.runforthecure.com
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Peer mentors spread the word about healthy living
STORY BY BRANDON MARTINEZ Eating. Drinking. Sleeping. Safe sex. That is the slogan of a new hall outreach campaign organized by Sheridan’s Health and Wellness Peer Mentors program, which offers lifestyle advice and counseling to struggling students. Cheryl Cnoop-Koopmans, 27, is a counselor at student services and oversees the peer mentor program. “The program has…
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Decking the halls at Dundurn Castle
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MATTHEW LOWE Visitors flocked to the lavish house of Sir Allan Napier MacNab on Saturday as Dundurn Castle held its annual Christmas tour. MacNab, premier of Canada before Confederation, died in 1862 at Dundurn. Built of brick and stone in 1835, the house has been preserved and is open to visitors…
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The biggest shopping day in the U.S. makes its way to Canada
STORY BY MAXINE LOWE Hundreds of people, massive sales and enough cleaning to last for hours. Many of you might be have been a shopper in the madness we call Black Friday. I was on the opposite end. I work at Forever 21, one of the newest stores at Lime Ridge Mall. It’s one of the few stores…
