Jack Doyle, the general manager of the Algonquin College Students' Association, has announced that he is planning to retire in the fall of 2023 after 40 years of dedication to college community. Doyle has been in his current role with the SA for the past 33 years, helping to improve the Students' Association in a plethora of ways.“It’s nice to...

Custom Hoodie Week has been held on a semesterly basis long enough to be considered a tradition at Algonquin College. However, does the occasion still hold the same significance that it has in recent years, or has it lost its popularity due to the ongoing financial crisis facing students today? According to Jennifer Maheral, the manager of course material services...

Algonquin College doesn’t provide financial help to students affected by the war in Ukraine if they arrived in Canada after the beginning of Russia’s invasion, according to Ernest Mulvey, director of the International Education Centre.“You should arrive with the money to support yourself. You should not be arriving and then claiming that you can't get the money,” Mulvey said. Usually,...

Algonquin College hosted its first post-pandemic career networking fair on Feb. 13 in Gymnasium A. Key organizer of the fair Samantha Therrien said "it’s a huge job. We reach out to employers all across Ontario, and they pay a small fee to have their booth here as we are providing them access to our students." The fair saw a series...

Spill the Tea, a weekly event hosted by Student Support Services, aims to create a safe space for students to talk about anything and everything. From complex topics such as sex and relationships to hearing what is new in each other's lives, the event hopes to create a sense of community. At the event on Valentine's Day, attendees were provided...

Jeff Newman is the perfect example of following your passion long enough to turn it into a lifelong vocation. When he told his family and friends about his commitment to perform magic full-time, he recalls them all saying "are you sure?" He never hesitates to reaffirm his choice."I've always said that my job is booking the shows," Newman said regarding...

The Algonquin Wolves had an impressive display on the court Saturday afternoon, winning 3-0 against the Niagara Knights. The first set had intensity straight off the get go. Both teams were trading points until the Wolves showed their quality and pulled away to seal a 25-22 set win. More of the same would follow with the second set. It was...

The Algonquin Wolves basketball women finished their undefeated regular season on Saturday with a dominant 63-43 win over the Durham Lords. The Wolves came into the game with a 13-game winning streak and looking for their 14th win and a perfect regular season. Second-place Durham started the night with a 12-1 record and the only loss coming earlier in the...

The Algonquin Wolves bounced back from their loss on Feb. 11 against the George Brown Huskies to pick up a crucial 86-83 win over the Fleming Knights on Friday. While Saturday night's game saw the Wolves fall to the second-seeded Durham Lords 85-81, the Feb.17 game was a better story. The game was tightly contested from the tip off with...

Students rummaged through vintage clothes racks looking for great deals. Old university jerseys, Disney shirts, leather jackets, and jean brands that are no longer being made and sold were among the finds. The Midday Vintage Market was held on Feb. 15 for the first time at Algonquin College. High-quality second-hand items at affordable prices were featured. Megan Edwards, an 18-year-old...