Tag: Sheridan
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From cyborgs, to mutants and dragons, a closer look at animator Andre Leblanc
STORY BY MATTHEW LOWE It can take years to produce a feature-length animated film like How To Train Your Dragon, says animator Andre Leblanc. Leblanc graduated from the computer animation program at Sheridan College in 2003. Leblanc, 37, former visual effects lead at Dreamworks for 10 years, said that a very visually intense scene with…
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Tourism and Travel students expand their horizons with trip to Cuba
STORY BY STEF CASERTA PHOTOS BY HIRA RAMZAN Sun, sand and knowledge – that’s what Sheridan’s Tourism and Travel students experienced over the mid-semester break. Seven students from the program and two professors departed for Varadero, Cuba on Sunday, Oct. 20 for an all-inclusive seven-night stay at the four-star Memories Varadero Beach Resort. Called a…
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New artwork rebrands Sheridan College
INFOGRAPHIC BY OSCAR IMMEL Sheridan has been repackaged. As of 2013, a new logo, slogan and accompanying aesthetics have been fully integrated into Sheridan’s campuses.
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Sheridan’s pizza maker
STORY BY JOEL P. JACOBSON From his pizza dough tricks to his heartwarming smile, Gino’s Pizza employee Abid Abid is an integral part of Sheridan’s student community. The 42-year-old pizza maker isn’t in it for the dough. His drive to continue working for Gino’s comes from his love for Sheridan’s student body. “I would not…
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Textile takeover
STORY BY JOEL P. JACOBSON David Webb, a 24-year-old graduate of Sheridan’s Crafts and Design program, is about to launch a new clothing and accessory company, DWEEB apparel. Webb graduated in 2013 from the Textiles program, is living in the heart of Toronto and he says loves the cultural hub. “Being in the city, you…
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David Bowie is at the AGO
STORY BY NICHOLAS OLSEN Is he a boy or a girl? Is he from Earth or outer space? Fans can now take an in-depth look inside the life and career of David Bowie in a comprehensive exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario. David Bowie Is was curated by the Victoria & Albert museum in…
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Home away from home
STORY BY JAIME POLMATEER PHOTO BY JAIME POLMATEER It’s no secret that the cost of living for students is high. With tuition, books, food and rent, many have to resort to loans and balancing school with part-time jobs. According to ontariocolleges.ca, the average diploma program is $2,400 a year, while the average bachelor’s degree is around…
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From little Essex County to the big DC Universe
STORY BY: TYLER REYNOLDS In 2011, the Canada Reads: Essential Novels of the Decade chose a graphic novel for the first time on their list, Essex County. It was written and illustrated by Jeff Lemire, a Canadian graphic novelist who not only writes and draws his own stories, but also works on titles for DC…
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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…
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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…
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Annual HMC events give students a fresh start
STORY AND PHOTOS BY ANTHONY MUCCILLI Last Saturday, Hazel McCallion campus held an event called Sheridan FreshFest. The event was a way for students at HMC to network and make new connections with students they had not met before. It was planned by both students and alumni and will be held annually. “The main thing…
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Everything you need to know about SafeWalk
INFOGRAPHIC BY JON D. CLARKE The infographic below offers information on SafeWalk, how to use the service and where it will take you.