Food on the fly
Supercrawl had James Street North crawling with thousands of people last weekend. This year’s event brought in over 100, 000 guests.
Food truck alley was a sight to see. Food trucks lined two blocks on either side of James Street. This year’s star food trucks included Gorilla Cheese, Dirty South, Caplansky’s, Buster’s Sea Cove and many more.
The variety of trucks made sure all crawlers had tasty snack options. Hot, cold, sweet, savoury, healthy or jammed with sugar. Whether a person was a meat lover or a vegetarian, there was an option for everyone.
The food this year was described as delicious, perfectly cooked, spicy and delightful.
“There are a tonne of factors when it comes down to if you will be profitable for the day,” says Salar Madadi, owner of local food truck, Meat Wagon.
“Bad weather can really kill you for the day.”
According Hunter Robinson, manager at at Caplansky’s, Hamilton is the next up-and-coming city for food trucks. “We’ve been having a lot of problems in Toronto as far as by-laws go. It’s really refreshing to be able to come to Hamilton to serve the public for long periods of time and not have to worry.”
Social media can help fill the food truck craving. Most trucks post the location they will be at for the day. If the craving for a Lumberjack or a Bacon Fatty comes rolling in around lunchtime, the trucks should be fairly easy to track down.
Food truck alley was a sight to see. Food trucks lined two blocks on either side of James Street. This year’s star food trucks included Gorilla Cheese, Dirty South, Caplansky’s, Buster’s Sea Cove and many more.
The variety of trucks made sure all crawlers had tasty snack options. Hot, cold, sweet, savoury, healthy or jammed with sugar. Whether a person was a meat lover or a vegetarian, there was an option for everyone.
The food this year was described as delicious, perfectly cooked, spicy and delightful.
“There are a tonne of factors when it comes down to if you will be profitable for the day,” says Salar Madadi, owner of local food truck, Meat Wagon.
“Bad weather can really kill you for the day.”
According Hunter Robinson, manager at at Caplansky’s, Hamilton is the next up-and-coming city for food trucks. “We’ve been having a lot of problems in Toronto as far as by-laws go. It’s really refreshing to be able to come to Hamilton to serve the public for long periods of time and not have to worry.”
Social media can help fill the food truck craving. Most trucks post the location they will be at for the day. If the craving for a Lumberjack or a Bacon Fatty comes rolling in around lunchtime, the trucks should be fairly easy to track down.
Giving is better than receiving
As the holiday season quickly approaches the malls are filled with ambitious shoppers, eager to finish their Christmas lists. After all the gifts have been bought and wrapped, perfectly placed under the Christmas tree, some families will have little or nothing this Christmas.
There are places in each city that give to the less fortunate all year round, but this time of year, these organizations seem to get a lot more attention. People are in the spirit of giving.
Mohawk College is running a program all December to make sure people in need are staying warm over the holiday season.
The Mitten Tree is a campaign where people can donate unused hats, mitts, and scarves. One week prior to Christmas they take all of the donations and bring them to the local Neighbour-2-Neighbour charity.
“Mitten Tree was developed about five years ago. It’s just been ongoing and very popular. We have a lot of our regular students come in and actually knit hats and scarves for kids, it’s great,” says Christina Lord, Continuing Education Activities Assistant.
Some people are skeptical about donating to organizations because they don’t know where the proceeds are going. The Mitten Tree donates all of the items they receive to children in need.
The true meaning of Christmas is so easily pushed aside by presents and commercialism. Everyone should take a moment this season to be grateful for the things that they do have, being surrounded by loved ones and enjoy one another’s company.
There are places in each city that give to the less fortunate all year round, but this time of year, these organizations seem to get a lot more attention. People are in the spirit of giving.
Mohawk College is running a program all December to make sure people in need are staying warm over the holiday season.
The Mitten Tree is a campaign where people can donate unused hats, mitts, and scarves. One week prior to Christmas they take all of the donations and bring them to the local Neighbour-2-Neighbour charity.
“Mitten Tree was developed about five years ago. It’s just been ongoing and very popular. We have a lot of our regular students come in and actually knit hats and scarves for kids, it’s great,” says Christina Lord, Continuing Education Activities Assistant.
Some people are skeptical about donating to organizations because they don’t know where the proceeds are going. The Mitten Tree donates all of the items they receive to children in need.
The true meaning of Christmas is so easily pushed aside by presents and commercialism. Everyone should take a moment this season to be grateful for the things that they do have, being surrounded by loved ones and enjoy one another’s company.
Who doesn't love free money?
This time of year is stressful for everyone. Money is already tight for most students and Christmas time doesn’t make that any easier. The first tuition down payment for next year is due.
Mohawk offers a variety of bursaries that are relatively easy for students to obtain.
“Financial assistance bursary is based upon students tuition fees. We are obligated to take 30 per cent of student tuition and devote it bursaries. We do that in several different ways, tuition bursary, financial assistance for students with disabilities, bus shuttle bursary that type of thing,” says Pamela Smith, coordinator of financial assistance at Mohawk.
By visiting The Square students can have all their questions about financial aid answered, and learn the best way to get help.
Dealing with OSAP can be a pain in the neck but some students wouldn’t be able to stay in school without some help. OSAP has criteria that students must meet in order for them to be accepted. Since not everyone qualifies for OSAP, students can turn to the school and look for bursaries or grants, or can go through their bank and see if they qualify for a student line of credit.
Students have until January 20th to apply online. All you need to do is sign up and write a short essay, explaining why you need this money and how it would help better your education. Students will find out through email in February if they will receive the bursary. Approved students will receive $900 towards their tuition each semester.
Visit http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/financial-assistance/awards-scholarships-bursaries/apply-now.html and apply today!
Mohawk offers a variety of bursaries that are relatively easy for students to obtain.
“Financial assistance bursary is based upon students tuition fees. We are obligated to take 30 per cent of student tuition and devote it bursaries. We do that in several different ways, tuition bursary, financial assistance for students with disabilities, bus shuttle bursary that type of thing,” says Pamela Smith, coordinator of financial assistance at Mohawk.
By visiting The Square students can have all their questions about financial aid answered, and learn the best way to get help.
Dealing with OSAP can be a pain in the neck but some students wouldn’t be able to stay in school without some help. OSAP has criteria that students must meet in order for them to be accepted. Since not everyone qualifies for OSAP, students can turn to the school and look for bursaries or grants, or can go through their bank and see if they qualify for a student line of credit.
Students have until January 20th to apply online. All you need to do is sign up and write a short essay, explaining why you need this money and how it would help better your education. Students will find out through email in February if they will receive the bursary. Approved students will receive $900 towards their tuition each semester.
Visit http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/financial-assistance/awards-scholarships-bursaries/apply-now.html and apply today!
Oh, can you hear the sound?
Mohawk TV students are currently working on a new music show, profiling musicians in the GTA. Underground Sound is aimed towards expanding arts and culture awareness in Hamilton. They are looking at giving fans and music lovers a more in-depth and intimate look at these artists, with a chance to see them perform free of charge.
Host Chris Patterson will be touring around local venues and promoting shows and artists in Hamilton. Co-host China Corvino will be in studio, doing more in-depth, sit-down interview with bands from the GTA. Bands will be performing in studio, giving students a chance to check out some of these up and coming artists live.
“Underground Sound at its heart is about people, community, and music. We talk to local artists, bands, musicians, and industry professionals to showcase the music pulse happening in our own city. The scene, the sound, the city, I’m excited to learn and share the who, what, where of Hamilton’s underground sound,” says Corvino
Students are welcome to come and check out these bands on November 10th, 17th, 24th and December 1st from 12:15- 2:15 in room F108C.
Performances will include Parkside, DB Cooper, and Months & Years, with special guests Jennifer Howe on November 10th, from CHCH’s Tiny Talent and Nick Ginn, from School House Studios, on November 24th.
Underground Sound is a great opportunity for music lovers to find new and local bands.
Shows will be airing on Cable14 in January.
Host Chris Patterson will be touring around local venues and promoting shows and artists in Hamilton. Co-host China Corvino will be in studio, doing more in-depth, sit-down interview with bands from the GTA. Bands will be performing in studio, giving students a chance to check out some of these up and coming artists live.
“Underground Sound at its heart is about people, community, and music. We talk to local artists, bands, musicians, and industry professionals to showcase the music pulse happening in our own city. The scene, the sound, the city, I’m excited to learn and share the who, what, where of Hamilton’s underground sound,” says Corvino
Students are welcome to come and check out these bands on November 10th, 17th, 24th and December 1st from 12:15- 2:15 in room F108C.
Performances will include Parkside, DB Cooper, and Months & Years, with special guests Jennifer Howe on November 10th, from CHCH’s Tiny Talent and Nick Ginn, from School House Studios, on November 24th.
Underground Sound is a great opportunity for music lovers to find new and local bands.
Shows will be airing on Cable14 in January.
Peers and profs jam!
It’s a familiar sight.
Mohawk College music professors displaying their talents and filling the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre with the sound of beautiful music.
But this latest concert was different.
For the first time, students joined in the jam.
Vocalist Alyssa Dupuis said it was exciting to be able to perform alongside her mentors– especially Pat Collins, who she calls her favourite prof
“He really helps build a foundation. He is so amazing and very to the point, but leaves it up to you to find your own groove and I really adore his teaching style.”
Collins has taught in the Music department at Mohawk for the last ten years. His musical talents range from skills in piano to upright and electric bass. He has been passionate about bass for about 30 years. Although the bass is where is heart is, it was an unexpected way of falling in love.
“The band in high school needed a bass player and the band teacher basically made me play it. After that there was no looking back ,” says Collins.
On the side, Collins does freelance gigs in the Toronto area but has traveled to other countries around the world to perform. His preferred genre of music to jam to is jazz.
This event is a social way to start off the school year and get students more comfortable and familiar jamming with fellow students and professors
Mohawk College music professors displaying their talents and filling the McIntyre Performing Arts Centre with the sound of beautiful music.
But this latest concert was different.
For the first time, students joined in the jam.
Vocalist Alyssa Dupuis said it was exciting to be able to perform alongside her mentors– especially Pat Collins, who she calls her favourite prof
“He really helps build a foundation. He is so amazing and very to the point, but leaves it up to you to find your own groove and I really adore his teaching style.”
Collins has taught in the Music department at Mohawk for the last ten years. His musical talents range from skills in piano to upright and electric bass. He has been passionate about bass for about 30 years. Although the bass is where is heart is, it was an unexpected way of falling in love.
“The band in high school needed a bass player and the band teacher basically made me play it. After that there was no looking back ,” says Collins.
On the side, Collins does freelance gigs in the Toronto area but has traveled to other countries around the world to perform. His preferred genre of music to jam to is jazz.
This event is a social way to start off the school year and get students more comfortable and familiar jamming with fellow students and professors
McIntyre hosts Trey Anthony
As part of it’s Black History Month celebrations, Mohawk College hosted Canadian writer Trey Anthony on Wednesday.
Anthony is well known as a writer on the Chris Rock Show and for her play, Da Kink In My Hair. She began her career in New York working as an assistant writer for comedian, Wanda Sykes.
Anthony was also joined by her brother Darren, known for his play, Secrets of a Black Boy friend Jemeni, a guest on the popular show on Much Music, Video on Trial, Leshai, best-known for her poem, “What Speaks to You” and DJ O.
She encouraged her young audience to always strive improve their lives and told them that it is possible for everyone to reach their full potential.
“Never give up on yourself because then it gives people permission to give up on you,” Anthony told her audience.
In 2015 the Trey Anthony Dream Theatre will be opening in Toronto. It’s an appropriate name.
”It’s been a dream of mine for the last 15 years, every time I think about it I get goose bumps and I am so excited,” Anthony said. “For me it’s about inspiring others and working with a wonderful cast and team, it surprises me that I actually wake up and get to do things that I love and that I feel great about doing.”
Anthony is well known as a writer on the Chris Rock Show and for her play, Da Kink In My Hair. She began her career in New York working as an assistant writer for comedian, Wanda Sykes.
Anthony was also joined by her brother Darren, known for his play, Secrets of a Black Boy friend Jemeni, a guest on the popular show on Much Music, Video on Trial, Leshai, best-known for her poem, “What Speaks to You” and DJ O.
She encouraged her young audience to always strive improve their lives and told them that it is possible for everyone to reach their full potential.
“Never give up on yourself because then it gives people permission to give up on you,” Anthony told her audience.
In 2015 the Trey Anthony Dream Theatre will be opening in Toronto. It’s an appropriate name.
”It’s been a dream of mine for the last 15 years, every time I think about it I get goose bumps and I am so excited,” Anthony said. “For me it’s about inspiring others and working with a wonderful cast and team, it surprises me that I actually wake up and get to do things that I love and that I feel great about doing.”