Stop the presses! Looking back on 100 years of Sheaf alumni in the media

by on May 16, 2012 in Profiles

Not every student coming to the Sheaf’s grubby door for the first time toyed with fantasies of someday being able to bellow “Stop the presses!” on the premises of a newspaper out there in the real world.  But some did, and they were sure they had gone to the right door because it was common knowledge that work experience on the Sheaf, combined with a tolerance for working for very little pay, was the very recipe for landing a job as a reporter on a newspaper, and might even help to open the way to a job in radio or television if you also had a great voice or nice teeth.

Alumnus Profile: Brian Gable, editorial cartoonist for the Globe and Mail

by on April 16, 2012 in Profiles

Editorial cartoonist Brian Gable says his start with the “left wing, anti-establishment” Sheaf was “somewhat different” than his current employer – the Globe and Mail. Gable has had an illustrious 25-year career with the Globe and Mail – winning National Newspaper Awards in 1986, 1995, 2001, and 2005 – and the Sheaf was the inspiration for his career.

Gable will be the keynote speaker at the Sheaf’s centennial celebration on Nov. 3. Attendees can expect a lively discussion of Sheaf history with editorial cartoons for illustrations, and perhaps even some live demonstrations of his own cartooning skills.

Connect with us on Facebook

by on March 25, 2012 in Announcements

In this day and age, there’s almost no better way to stay informed about a group or event than by connecting with it via Facebook. And that’s exactly what you should consider doing with the Sheaf and our upcoming centennial gala! This website is still your hub for all Sheaf centennial related news, but our Facebook pages will help you keep constantly up to speed.

You can reach the Facebook event for the centennial gala and celebration by following this link.

You can also follow the Sheaf itself on Facebook. Here you’ll find regular updates and reminders about the centennial, as well a consistent stream of fresh Sheaf content — a great way to get a feel for what the paper is currently up to.

The Sheaf can also be found on Twitter here, as well as YouTube and Flickr.

Share your Sheaf stories: sordid, inspiring, hilarious, embarrassing, or all of the above… Anything goes!

by on March 15, 2012 in Discussion

Only at the Sheaf could I write a parody sex advice column every week, interview indie music heroes, and run for student government in order to write an article about the process, and then win. And I don’t even want to pursue journalism!

My time at the Sheaf proved to be a valuable experience chalk full of opportunity and amazing good times. I’m positive those of you who have worked or volunteered for the Sheaf have your own unique stories and experiences too.

We would love to hear about them!

List of Sheaf centennial sponsors now available

by on March 3, 2012 in Announcements

Head on over to the sponsors page to see who has been kind enough to donate toward making the Sheaf centennial gala a celebration to remember.

If you are interested in sponsoring the Sheaf centennial in any way, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Welcome to the Sheaf centennial website

by on February 3, 2012 in Announcements

For the next 10 months, this site will be the place to visit online for all Sheaf centennial related announcements and news. Below you will find a list of links to other sections of the site, including information about the upcoming centennial gala.

You will also find links to the R.S.V.P page, and a signable guestbook, where you can leave messages for your friends and fellow alumni.

There is also a contact page that will let you get in touch with the Sheaf centennial organizers.

Check back regularly for updates and announcements

by on February 1, 2012 in Announcements

Check the announcements page here at the Sheaf centennial website regularly for any news about the upcoming Gala.