Arty Sarkisian

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Worked on 164 assignments, created 75, named on 19 bylines for Algonquin Journalism.

By (Arty as senior editor) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read

Wolves' stellar defence leads to dominance over cross-city rivals

Photo credit: Andrew Sorokan

The Wolves men's basketball team came out swinging against La Cité Coyotes on Dec. 1, scoring a 90-65 win after enduring a heartbreaking loss against their Ottawa rivals last month.“That last game really took a piece out of us,” said Wolves guard Riley Partington about their Nov. 10 loss to La Cité. “Coming back we were just like, we gotta...

By (Arty as senior editor) + 2 others for Algonquin Journalism - 2 min read

Campus celebrates cultural diversity at fair

Photo credit: Zaynab Safa

The International Education Centre brought back the Culture Fair on Nov. 23, following a well-received debut earlier this year. There are numerous cultures that make up the international community at Algonquin College. There were booths at the college dedicated to the different countries and cultures that are represented, along with games and foreign snacks."We've done this in the past (at)...

By + 4 others for Algonquin Journalism - 6 min read

Solutions: Learning about tap water helps students value, conserve and protect it

Photo credit: Safe Drinking Water Foundation

Tracy Webb used to teach science classes in Wolfville, N. S. Most of the time those classes were very similar to what millions of schoolkids in thousands of Canadian classrooms usually experienced. But once a year, her students had a very special class. A class that many of them would later call "the best class" in their end-of-year feedback. They...

By (Arty as senior editor) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read

Students look ahead to holiday events on campus and surrounding city

With the fall semester wrapping up and the holiday season upon us, students are looking for fun activities to take part in and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year. "I was a fan of Christmas as a child, but now that I am older, I mostly enjoy the family time," says Shelby Johnston, an early childhood education student....

By (Arty as senior editor) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read

Leadership program promotes idea that 'anyone can become a leader'

Photo credit: William Bailey

Algonquin College students and professors gathered for a presentation about the Mindtrust Leadership Development Program (MLDP) at the AC Hub on Dec. 1. Founded in 2001, Mindtrust is a charity that is focused on providing youth leadership development programs. With other programs run by Mindtrust, such as the Youth Leadership Program and the Mentorship Program, the MLDP dives into the...

By (Arty as senior editor) + 2 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read

Students' Association helps wrap up the term with Food Cupboard fundraiser

Photo credit: Guillaume Laflamme

The Students’ Association offered a gift wrapping station at the Holiday Market in the Student Commons on Nov. 29 to raise money for the campus Food Cupboard. "This year we hosted our second annual Holiday Market and had the idea to set up a gift wrapping station alongside the event,” said Amanda Logan, events programmer for the Students’ Association, in...

By (Arty as senior editor) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read

Career workshop offers communication advice for job searches

Photo credit: William Bailey

The Algonquin College community left a professional communication workshop with clarity on what to do and what not to do during the job search process. In a virtual workshop hosted by AC Co-op and Career Centre on Nov. 30, a handful of proper communication methods were discussed. From identifying the factors that make good communication to the importance of phone...

By (Arty as senior editor) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read

Students learn how to prepare for wintertime in Ottawa at Adulting 101

Photo credit: Rebekah Houter

As the snow began to swirl outside, the AC Hub filled with students eager to learn about winter weather in Canada with an event called Adulting 101. Every month, an event put on by the campus safety team teaches students how to live life as grown-ups, with the month of November spent learning about SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, and...

By (Arty as senior editor) + 4 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read

College, authors 'walking together' to educate students about appreciating nature

Photo credit: Supplied by Louise Zimanyi

Students and professors gathered in Nawapon this fall to hear Elder Albert Marshall and Louise Zimanyi discuss their book, Walking Together. Marshall, who's from the Moose Clan of the Mi’kmaw Nation, talked to the students through a Zoom call and Zimanyi, who was present in the room, educated the students about the book and the importance of appreciating nature during...

By (Arty as senior editor) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 4 min read

Half Moon Run comes full circle, wraps up world tour with two sold-out shows at ACT

Photo credit: Kerry Slack

Montreal’s Half Moon Run made a winning return to Ottawa with a pair of sold-out shows at Algonquin Commons Theatre on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26. It was the final stop of their 2023 world tour, which kicked off in England on Sept. 9. The ACT was filled with all ages of fans, family and friends. This was Ottawa native...