Top 3 things to do in Quebec City
BY TYLER ELSON Quebec City is one of the most historic and magnificent places to visit in all of North America, dating back to 1608 when Quebec City was a newly discovered colony founded by Samuel de Champlain. Visitors from all over the world come to see its beauty, architecture and history. The Sheridan Sun […]
Blue trees come to Sheridan College
BY BRENDEN ZERIHUN If you were walking by Sheridan’s Hazel McCallion Campus last weekend you may be wondering why the trees were coloured blue. A temporary public art installation called The Blue Trees was created to raise awareness about the world’s diminishing forests and ecosystems through urban development and deforestation. With the help of Sheridan […]
Oakville men walk in heels to end violence against women
BY ARINA AMINOVA Oakville held its sixth annual Hope in High Heels event on Sunday where dozens of men walked in a woman’s shoes – literally. About 50 boys and men, including police officers, firefighters and football players wobbled down the street wearing pink high heels to support ending violence against women. Halton Women’s Place, […]
Comics and art galore at third zine event
BY RACHEL LEE-THOMAS The sunlit square of Sheridan’s Trafalgar library bustled with activity at the third biannual Zine fair. Students and artists gathered and waited turn to check out the amazing artwork and zines displayed on Thursday March 17. From Animation to Illustration, artists from all programs participated filling the space with creative booths. Second-year […]
Craft show lets shoppers get up close and personal with makers
BY DANIEL MALLETT Where can you shop for a tin can banjo, a horror-themed garden gnome and artisanal olive oils all at the same time? Only at the Toronto One of a Kind Show. The show takes place twice a year, once in spring and again closer to Christmas, and is a popular event for […]
Thinking spring at Oakville Greenhouse
BY RACHEL LEE-THOMAS AND JANA GREGORIO Like an oasis in a cold concrete tundra, the Oakville Municipal Greenhouse is a great escape. Stepping through the glass doors, you immediately feel the warm, tropical air. The gentle sound of a waterfall trickles in the background, and you’re surrounded by tall, lush green trees and exotic, colourful plants […]
Upcycling puts a unique twist on wardrobe
BY STEFAN LEE Does the desire to be on trend with the latest fashions without spending endless amounts of cash or dressing identical to the masses of H&M- and Zara-clad bodies sound appealing? Unsure exactly how to master this feat? Enter upcycling. Upcycling, or repurposing is the act of taking old clothes and transforming them […]
Outdoor show travels to Toronto
BY ROSS ANDERSEN Travel enthusiasts and campers filled the International Centre over the weekend, exploring different opportunities for fresh-air fun at The Outdoor Adventure Show. More than 300 exhibitors displayed their gear at the show, offering the latest in camping technology. Innovative tents that doubled as hammocks were a major eye catcher. All eyes were […]
Conference tackles the spectre of environmental refugees
BY JAKE HRIBLJAN What happens to a nation if it’s submerged under water? What happens if 50 million, or maybe 1 billion, people begin to migrate because of environmental devastation? How would the world respond to a climate crisis that affects the entire planet? These were just a few questions experts and researchers sought to […]
Bruins extend win streak to four
BY ROSS ANDERSEN The Sheridan Bruins men’s basketball team (OCAA 12-3) extended their winning streak to four games, with a 84–66 victory against the Lambton Lions (OCAA 8-5) last Saturday. In the first quarter, it seemed the Bruins had their work cut out for them. The scoreboard remained close. The pace was fast and there was […]
Furniture students reveal their talents
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELISE MORTON Members of the design community squished together inside a Toronto gallery to admire the work produced by Sheridan’s 16 graduating Furniture students during the opening reception of Reveal, on Jan. 21. The exhibit was organized by students in the three-year Craft and Design Furniture program with the help and […]
Photographers reach for the rooftops
BY COURTNEY BLOK City skylines, bright blurred lights in the night, and hundreds of feet stretched out below you. Dangling your legs off the edge of a skyscraper to face your fear of heights is not ideal for everyone, but for Alanna Swan it worked. Swan, a third-year Advertising and Marketing Communications student at Sheridan, […]
