By Maud Weaver The American election has flooded the news cycle for the past couple weeks, and American students at George Brown College (GBC) have been participating, but are feeling nervous for themselves and their families. “My mom is from Colombia, my dad is from Peru, and I do have family members that are undocumented,…
By Maud Weaver Venue closures and cancelled tours have been taking away income and support from musicians throughout the pandemic, leaving artists wondering if they should continue to pursue music and struggle with the need to remember what this path brings them joy. One of these musicians is Tav, a Toronto-based RNB, EDM and pop…
By Candice Zhang On November 3, 2020, George Brown College’s (GBC) Board of Governors announced the retirement of President Anne Sado, effective June 30, 2021. Sado, the college’s first female president, held her position for nearly 17 years. The Board of Governors will begin the search for her successor. “Anne has had an exceptional tenure…
By Maud Weaver Among the concerns, struggles, and adaptations to online schooling, two professors discuss if George Brown College has been doing enough to manage the situation. “I always joke that you can’t beat the commute,” says John Caffery, a GBC professor in the Community Worker program and Transitions to Post Secondary Program. Caffery also…
By Victoria Surla Trick-or-treating this year has become a polarizing debate amid COVID-19. As medical health professionals urge individuals to follow proper social distancing measures, many parents feel as though allowing their children to trick-or-treat may pose health risks towards many local residents. Geoff Burke, a George Brown College graduate, thought he found the alternative…
By Candice Zhang On October 30, George Brown College (GBC) will conduct a virtual graduation for students who are part of the Summer 2019, Fall 2019, Winter 2020, and Summer 2020 cohorts. Since this year’s convocation differs from other previous events, the college is planning to stream the virtual ceremony on social media and…
On October 29, the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC) announced it has temporarily closed the SafeWalk program. The decision was made due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Greater Toronto Area and a lack of use in the service, due to the majority of students studying remotely. “With the pandemic…
By Candice Zhang When Kyra Martin applied for the MJSA Vision Awards in May 2020, she never expected to win a prize. However, a few months later, she discovered that her Befitting collection won first place in the ‘Future of the Industry’ category. “I did not expect [the result] at all,” said Martin. “I definitely…
By Rachel Kohl All motions were unanimously approved and carried by the Student Association of George Brown College’s (SAGBC) members at its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 22. Among the approved motions are by-law changes that affect the eligibility of those who are able to run for board positions, create new protocols for how…
By Rachel Kohl Delicious confections continue to rise in the ovens, and George Brown College’s (GBC) Chef School continues to rise to the challenges presented by COVID-19. Chef John Higgins, director of hospitality and culinary enterprises, leads a team, including manager Eoghan Banks, support staff, and culinary students, to deliver The Chef’s House (TCH) Marketplace…
By Candice Zhang With minimal face-to-face interaction and classroom activities, domestic and international students alike are finding their coursework to be less practical. But in addition to that, international students at George Brown College (GBC) who have returned to their home countries are also presented a new challenge: waking up in the middle of the…
By Candice Zhang The Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) announced on October 15 that all sanctioned varsity sports competitions are cancelled for the Winter 2021 semester due to increasing COVID-19 cases, online-learning delivery, and sports restrictions. The decision will affect 27 member schools, including George Brown College (GBC). “The health of the entire OCAA membership…
