Tag: relationships

  • Parents’ divorce affects adult children too

    Parents’ divorce affects adult children too

    BY NATALIA CAMARENA I remember sitting in my second grade class when my teacher asked us, “Which of you have parents that are still married?” I was a little confused by the question; I thought everyone’s parents were together. However, much to my surprise many of my friends’ hands remained down. It was then that…

  • Domestic violence awareness : Tales of abuse

    Domestic violence awareness : Tales of abuse

    STORY BY COURTNEY BLOK “I love you. I can love you like nobody else could. If I can’t have you, nobody can have you.” They are words a victim in an abusive relationship will commonly hear. Potentially dangerous words. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, with experts explaining that what can start as a loving relationship sometimes…

  • Competitive programs, competitive couples

    Competitive programs, competitive couples

    BY COURTNEY BLOK PHOTOS BY COURTNEY BLOK Dating in a college program can be a bit of a balancing act since couples spend most of their time with each other. Romance can sometimes be hard to maintain and competition can lead to conflict. Sheridan’s Animation program is competitive and demanding. It attracts students who want…

  • Long-distance love: tough, but possible

    Long-distance love: tough, but possible

    STORY BY OLIVIA LITTLE Relationships can be hard and if you don’t live in the same country as the person you’re dating, it becomes even tougher. But are long distance relationships doomed? “It’s hard but it’s not impossible,” said Emily Weibe, 18, a first-year Bachelor of Design student who has been living two hours away…

  • Logging on and looking for love

    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…