Red dresses honour missing and murdered aboriginal women
BY ELISE MORTON You may have noticed red dresses hanging at Sheridan’s campuses this week. This curious display is part of the first event held by a new club, the Sheridan Indigenous Alliance, during their Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Children (MMAW) Awareness Week from Feb. 8 to 12. According to Kayla Parisien, first-year […]
Inspiring Creativity in Learning
STORY BY BRITTANY PREOCANIN Creativity is a learned skill; it’s something we are all capable of achieving. That was the message that David Usher shared through an inspiring and musical dialogue at Sheridan’s Creators Conference on Oct. 28. Although Usher’s talk was motivational, the college’s announcement of $100,000 in funding for SRCA (Scholarships, Research and […]
Money Guide
STORY BY BRITTANY PREOCANIN Being a student definitely comes with its perks—the responsibility, life experiences and decision-making, from day one to the day we graduate. We walk through these doors into a chaotic world of classrooms, time management, due date submissions and late night studying. On top of that, students get to look forward to […]
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 […]
SU throws welcome home event
BY JONATHAN FERGUSON Sheridan Student Union held its first outdoor event on Wednesday in Trafalgar’s student parking lot to welcome back everyone. Held from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., the free event for all students, staff and faculty offered carnival games, snacks and information on clubs. Nadine Heath, SU’s senior marketing manager, was in charge of […]
One-on-one with Strombo
STORY BY JUNE SEO When Nick Kattis joined the Sheridan’s Broadcast Journalism program, he never imagined that his second interview would be with George Stroumboulopoulos at the RBC Theatre. Kattis won the opportunity to interview the CBC host and personality live on stage last Friday. Prior to the interview, Stroumboulopoulos interviewed Raine Maida, front- man […]
Wanted: winter coat donations at Davis Campus
STORY BY ADAM BUCK The Sheridan International Centre and Student Union at Davis Campus are working together to make this winter a little warmer for less fortunate students. Until Dec. 6, donations of adults’ and children’s winter coats can be brought to the international office, in B212g, or the Student Union building in room SC200, […]
Sheridan Student Union by-elections wrap up
VIDEO BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Last week, the Student Union by-elections wrapped up. James Foster, the Trafalgar Campus’ one candidate in the election, had his marketing team set up a voting kiosk in the SCAET building. Free coffee and baked goods were offered to students who took the time to vote.
Mo’ staches, Movember
STORY BY KAGAN PITTMAN It’s getting to that time of year again, when the winds blow cold and jackets get heavy, so why not keep your face warm with a moustache? It is Movember after all. Sheridan’s Student Union kicked off Movember with Tuesday’s hot dog eating contest, aiming to beat its 2012 record of […]
Law & Order: SSU
STORY BY ADAM BUCK Sheridan College’s legal resource centre provides students with information and tactics to deal with a wide variety of challenges. Any student paying Sheridan Student Union (SSU) fees can book an appointment with a lawyer to get free advice on tenant/landlord disputes, contract reviews and other personal legal issues. “Students just come […]
Sheridan clubs off to a fair start
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JESSICA BEAULIEU Whether you’re into taking pictures or drawing them, Christianity or gay pride, Sheridan College has a club for you. Last Thursday, Trafalgar Campus’ Atrium played host to 13 of Sheridan’s 20 clubs, which had gathered there in order to spread awareness and gain membership. “In order for a club […]
Looking to game? Join the Looking For Gamers club
STORY BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Gamers from all over Sheridan are gathering weekly to battle it out and have a good time with the Looking For Gamers club. Looking For Gamers, or LFG, is a student club based at Trafalgar Campus. It aims to create a fun and friendly gaming experience for students, and to bring […]
