Tag: Sheridan
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Student volunteers share their techno genius
WILLIAM DIXON Sheridan students looking to add a co-curricular to their profile can earn one by sharing their techno know-how with seniors through the Elder Technology Assistance Group. The ETAG program runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday, thanks to its volunteers, many of whom are Sheridan students. Neil Williamson, a Computer Systems Technology student, joined the…
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To overcome homesickness
STORY BY CATARINA MUIA Sheridan College becomes “home” to hundreds of students each year and many of them may face homesickness. Although moving away from home can be an exciting experience, there are always worries and concerns. “I was really worried about not knowing anyone,” said 18-year-old Samantha Graham from Uxbridge, Ont., a first-year student…
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Jeff’s pumped to walk the walk
STORY BY JEANYLYN LOPEZ Men are taking part in Hope for High Heels on Sept. 28, walking in women’s shoes to help put an end to violence against women.
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Time to give date-rape the finger
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRITTANY MCAULEY Four American business students are hoping to make date rape a thing of the past. Undercover Colors, a nail polish that changes colour when it comes in contact with the date-rape drug, was created by North Carolina University students Tyler Confrey-Maloney, Stephen Gray, Ankesh Madon and Tasso Von Windheim.…
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Davis Campus to host Brampton Board of Trade mayoral debate
STORY BY FILIPE DOS SANTOS Sheridan College will be playing host to the upcoming Brampton Board of Trade’s mayoral debate. The Sept. 29 event, which will include only five of the 14 mayoral candidates, has caused quite a stir among those candidates not invited. “When the [Brampton] Board of Trade decided to invite only four…
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Culture globalization: Sheridan’s next step
STORY BY DANA BOYINGTON When Sheridan’s Joe Henry went to China to recruit new students, he was not expecting the impact it would have on him. “It was an eye-opening experience,” Henry says. “I’ve never travelled anywhere outside of Canada before and to see the different way they live – was amazing.” This year’s President’s…
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Bruins continue to roll on the competition
BY MIKHAIL HELLER The men’s soccer team continued its win streak Tuesday, shutting out the visiting Niagara Knights 4-0 at Trafalgar Campus. The Bruins (3-0-0) took the lead early in the first half of the game, quickly controlling the pace from goals by both Raheem Edwards in the 11th minute and Molham Babouli in the…
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From talk show host to talking points
STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHRIS COUTTS Tucked in a corner office in Trafalgar’s B-Wing administration offices, one of the CBC’s more familiar faces is preparing to head out. He’s in a bit of a rush, as he has a conference call scheduled for his car ride, followed by a meeting in Brampton. If he’s late,…
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Blue Jays pre-game ceremony awards Sheridan students
VIDEO BY JEANYLYN LOPEZ Before the opening pitch between the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday at the Rogers Centre, two of Sheridan’s Athletic Therapy students were presented with prestigious awards for their scholarly achievements. The ceremony was dedicated to fourth year Athletic Therapy students Jason Amadio and Tommy Kratky. Amadio was…
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Sheridan hits a home-run and awards athletic therapy students
STORY BY MIKHAIL HELLER Sheridan and the Blue Jays recognized two Athletic Therapy students, awarding them the Dr. Ron Taylor award and the Blue Jays award at the Rogers Centre before hosting the Tampa Bay Rays. “It feels amazing,” said fourth-year Athletic Therapy student Tommy Kratky – a word and theme he repeatedly used after…
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Blizzard blows out Warcraft beta test
STORY BY MICHAEL RODRIGUES For the first time in two years, Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft will be getting a revamp in the upcoming expansion, Warlords of Draenor. World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor will be the fifth expansion to come out under the World of Warcraft title. The expansion currently has a North American…