Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano – Donna Freitas Rose Napolitano is a married woman who finds herself at crossroads regarding pregnancy and motherhood and must live nine lives to try and convey the author’s message. Many must have come across similar books, where an author puts the protagonist through various scenarios to get a…
Students worry about unsafe transit system after multiple records of violent incidents on the TTC. Violent attacks on the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) buses, trains and streetcars have become a regular occurrence. Between the stabbing of a University of Toronto student on a streetcar in January and the most recent incident of a sexual assault,…
Schulich Foundation aims to equip potential skilled trade workers for industrial development with the Schulich Builders Scholarship A new scholarship program, Schulich Builders, is being launched specifically for local future students enrolling in skilled trade programs at GBC. It is the latest program offered by the Schulich Foundation. The Schulich Foundation is one of the…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is our yearly reminder to re-commit to working towards gender equality. It is also a reminder to celebrate and acknowledge the many wins and achievements of the women in our lives and those around us. This IWD, read as we highlight a few women affiliated with GBC who are leaders in…
As students in Toronto continue to pay through the nose for tuition, a smaller but equally significant transportation cost is often forgotten. Colleges and universities around Ontario have initiated partnerships with local transit agencies to get better deals for their students. Meanwhile, colleges in Toronto have failed to do the same for theirs. George…
Students working in a slew of different jobs may be affecting everyone differently, a PhD student says. Emily Hammond, a PhD in sociology student at University of Toronto, is exploring how various kinds of jobs affect working students. The research is aimed at understanding the impacts of the various jobs that students do, and…
As a new semester starts, many international students may be found looking for helping hands to show them the way forward. International students have the added responsibility of maintaining their status in Canada alongside school and part-time jobs. Part of this includes ensuring that their study permit is extended on time and applying for a…
Vilivant is set for her tour after her new album- Running on Empty- releases later this week. Julia Gentile, known by her stage name Vilivant is ready to release her album after a successful release of her song ‘Running on Empty’. Her first single in last three years, received a great response from the audience. …
Sitting on the banks of Ottawa River, Deep River is a small town with a population of no more than 4,000 people. However, its significance came into notice when Steffanie Adams, professor with the School of Architectural Studies at George Brown College (GBC) started a research project diving into the indigenous roots of the town. …
A list of notable video games that reflect women’s strengths. Videogames have shifted from being just a boy’s club. The Entertainment Software Association says women players consistently make up to 48 per cent of the total gaming population. To celebrate the International Women’s Day, let’s see a list of noteworthy games that feature great female…
GBC opens third indigenous student centre to expand reach for students. George Brown College’s (GBC) Indigenous initiatives now has a new indigenous student centre at the Waterfront campus. The new Jiigibiik nibwaakaawin teg student centre was officially opened Jan. 30, with students, faculty, and staff coming together to celebrate the new space. The space offers…
The Student Association’s income tax clinic is the place to go for assistance with filing. The Student Association (SA) annual tax clinic returns this year from March 14 to April 13. The income tax clinic was initiated by Ronnie Cruz, current interim equity and advocacy manager, in 2019 as an annual free service to…
