Ignite News – Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
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By: Diego Flammini If one picture is worth 1000 words, how much is 365 pictures worth? That’s the question Matthew Burgio is hoping to answer as he starts Project 25 in honour of his grandmother who passed away almost two years ago and suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. “It got progressively worse,” he said. “She would forget that her husband... Read On
By Matthew Le Blanc Renovations seem to be an ongoing project for Mohawk and with each step the college moves closer to attaining their goals of sustainability. Some of the changes are a little less noticeable than others as lighting is replaced, bathroom fixtures are retrofitted and fans blow recycled air around the halls. These changes have been eight... Read On
It has been used to greet friends, congratulate teammates, or break the ice between strangers, but most people are not aware that high fives could save lives. That is the movement that young Hamilton native Steve Gillon started earlier this year. It’s simple; give a high five and tell the recipient a fact about a cause that is important... Read On
By Steve Spriensma – News Editor Media students got a glimpse into their potential futures Friday when the Media Alumni Panel took to McIntyre Theatre. The two hour event featured a five-person panel consisting of successful Mohawk graduates from the various media programs: Jay McQueen, a reporter and producer at AM900 CHML; Cindy Wrong, Supervising Producer, Operations at Entertainment... Read On
By Dave Watson – Sports Editor Attending classes in the Media and Entertainment program at Mohawk College offers an education from professors with years of experience in the fields of multimedia production. However, a major requirement for teaching in this program is experience, but not teaching. Many professors have little or no teaching experience and are hired based on... Read On
By Matthew Le Blanc – Managing Editor Students of Mohawk voted their way to the top, making Mohawk the first ever college to win the TD Pump It Up Contest. The prize is a concert estimated to be worth $300,000, with musical acts Mother Mother, B.O.B and Team Canada DJ’s headlining the event. Steve Kosh, Marketing and Communication Manager... Read On