The Algonquin Commons Theatre was filled with cheers and laughter on the evening of Nov. 7 for the screening of Barbie. The free screening saw dozens attend, some dressed in their brightest pink clothes, to watch the critically acclaimed film on the big screen.“I think it gives power to women who didn’t think they had it before,” said Radiya Abdulwali,...

The men's basketball Wolves got blown out in the second half by the George Brown Huskies in a loss at home on Saturday after losing in overtime at La Cité the previous night. The two losses dropped the Wolves' season record to 1-4. The first game of the back-to-back started with an even first quarter with the Wolves and La...

Using an educational film series, the Mamidosewin Centre at Algonquin College observed Treaties Recognition Week. It allowed the campus community to learn more about the rights, concerns and lifestyles of Indigenous people. The goal is to connect non-Indigenous people with Indigenous people, but also just to connect person to person. There is always a discussion with the aim of getting...

A teary-eyed Anne Kalil gave her final hugs and goodbyes at the last open house she organized for Algonquin College. “I love Algonquin, I love this event. It’s a lot of work. I just feel like I’m ready to go. I am going to miss a lot of people,” Kalil said at the Nov. 4 event. Saturdays are usually a...

The Algonquin College food cupboard says it has been seeing between 15 and 20 students each day as grocery prices continue to rise. “The food cupboard has definitely seen an increase in buying the necessities like fruit, vegetables and protein," said Alain Cyr-Russo, a senior manager at the Students' Association. "The price increase hasn’t stopped us yet, but it has...

Algonquin College brought the vibrant spirit of "Dia de Muertos" to life for the second year in a row, with an eye-catching celebration in the Student Commons on Nov. 2. The Day of the Dead is important in Mexican culture as it serves as a time to commemorate and cherish the memories of family members and loved ones who have...

After a fierce campaign between four potential candidates, the voters have spoken and Algonquin College has a new member of the Board of Governors. Robert Harvey received 118 votes and was elected as the staff representative for the Board of Governors with 41.9 per cent of the popular vote. He was appointed officially to the role on Oct. 12. Ala...

Dulce Tapp left Mexico and came to Canada in 1992 and stayed to marry the man she fell in love with. Studying architecture at the time, Tapp attended a conference and discovered the country she would soon call home. Thirty-two years later, Tapp celebrates her heritage through art. She has been painting for 13 years and has focused specifically on...

The Wolves secured a 3-0 sweep against the Loyalist Lancers on Nov. 3 to improve their undefeated season record to 3-0. The first set was very close, with both teams trading points until the last serve. The score was tied 24-24 with the set looking like it could go either way. The Wolves scored two back-to-back points to edge out...

For 50 years, the Christmas Craft Show at the Nepean Sportsplex has brought shoppers from all over the greater Ottawa area to buy special gifts around Christmas time. This year was the same, welcoming 2,227 visitors by mid-afternoon on Nov. 4. The event hosted 117 vendors selling their merchandise. Of those 117 vendors, 33 were first-time sellers at the event....