Raising awareness for diabetes
STORY BY MELISSA GERVAIS November is diabetes awareness month. Reaching out to colleges for the first time, representatives from the Halton Diabetes Program will be providing a free interactive information booth in the Trafalgar Campus’ B Wing on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and from 4 to 6 p.m. Students and staff […]
Sheridan STARs help lead the way at open house
STORY BY DONTEI WYNTER PHOTO BY ANNE WHITEHEAD Guests/students tour the Crafts and Design furniture and textiles exhibit in Sheridan gallery Sheridan College plans on using its star power to interest prospective students at the college-wide open house on Nov. 16. The student helpers, also known as STARs (Student Admission Representatives) are part of the […]
Living at school
VIDEO BY KAGAN PITTMAN So you’ve paid your tuition fees and you’re left broke. No money left for renting an apartment, you can’t even afford to stay in college residence and your parents live too far away to be able to afford the time or money to bus home. What options do you have left […]
Victim’s screams scared away masked attacker during weekend sexual assault
STORY BY GRAEME FRISQUE Published on October 7th, 2013 Updated on October 9th, 2013 @ 5:35pm One of the victims in last weekend’s pair of sexual assaults that occurred near the wooded trails at Trafalgar Campus is calling for more emergency boxes to be installed. The young woman, whose anonymity has been guaranteed, contacted The […]
Phantoms and freaks spook students at Halloween Haunt
STORY AND PHOTOS BY OSCAR IMMEL The rails rattle under the weight of zooming rollercoasters, and hearts pound as the ride reaches terrifying heights. But for those seeking that extra shot of adrenaline, Canada’s Wonderland is currently hosting its annual Halloween Haunt. “We’re really excited about this event,” said Dineen Beaven, public relations manager for […]
Cram-a-Cruiser food drive a success in Mississauga
VIDEO BY MELISSA GERVAIS PHOTOS BY MELISSA GERVAIS The Thanksgiving Cram-a-Cruiser Food Drive is an annual event hosted by the Peel Regional Police, 11 Division, with volunteers from the Eden Community Food Bank. The event ran on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and took place outside the Real Canadian Superstore on Argentia Road […]
Photography students continue fundraising efforts with free movie nights
STORY BY GREG LONGLEY Everyone enjoys a night at the movies. Make it free and it’s a night well spent. The 18% Grey Club, made up of students in the Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) in Photography program, have introduced Friday movie nights to raise money, promote their work and make professional prints of their […]
Workshop aims to help students feel comfortable in their own skins
STORY BY STEF CASERTA Sheridan College’s Counselling Services office at Trafalgar Campus is changing the way students think about themselves so they can lead a happier life. Being Comfortable In Your Own Skin is a workshop divided into four closed group sessions that educate students on how thoughts can impact their lives. During the sessions […]
LIVE EVENT: Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2013 – Saturday, October 5 @6:51PM
COVERAGE BY DONTEI WYNTER Scotiabank Nuit Blanche 2013 is this Saturday night at 6:51PM. Join The Sheridan Sun for live coverage of events from around Toronto. PLAN AHEAD | FACEBOOK
Professor’s novel has roots in Victorian England
STORY BY MELISSA GERVAIS It was during her stay at one of the oldest inns in England that Sheridan College professor Joyce Wayne found the inspiration for her first novel. During the fall of 2010, she checked into a local bed and breakfast in the small village of Shebbear in Devon County called The Devil’s […]
Students can earn a degree in half the time at Griffith University
STORY BY GREG LONGLEY Studying in Australia has never been more attainable. Griffith University in Queensland, Australia is reaching out to college students across Canada to promote their international articulation agreement, which allows college students in any field to turn their diploma into a degree in as little as a year. The articulation agreement is […]
Guide dogs lead the way for those in need
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MAXINE LOWE It’s hard to resist playing with Tulip, with her tiny frame, wagging tail and soft, black fur. But the miniature poodle isn’t just a normal pet. She’s a seizure guide dog that helps those with epilepsy. Her owner, Elizabeth Rose von Rosenbach, fosters Tulip and helps her get used to […]
