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

Men's volleyball Wolves keep their winning streak against the Panthers

Photo credit: Kerry Slack

The Algonquin Wolves men's volleyball team continued their winning streak on Nov. 4, beating the Canadore Panthers 3-0. The stands at the Jack Doyle Recreation Centre were packed on both sides. The Wolves crowd stomped their feet and brought thunder to the gymnasium. Starting out strong, the Wolves scored right away then started forcing the Panthers into errors and won...

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

Loyalist claims 3-1 victory over Wolves in intense women's volleyball game

Photo credit: Sebastian Menendez

Algonquin College's women's volleyball team engaged in a spirited match against Loyalist on Nov. 3, captivating spectators with a mix of excitement and tension. The Algonquin Wolves showcased their determination by securing the first set, establishing an early advantage. However, Loyalist orchestrated a remarkable comeback, clinching the subsequent three sets, showcasing resilience and tactical prowess. The Wolves' Maddy Nadeau expressed...

By (Arty as senior editor) + 4 others for Algonquin Journalism - 5 min read

TALK's dreams soar higher than Mars

Photo credit: Carina Allen

Your goals, your career, your college. That is the motto for Algonquin College, and many students see that motto realized throughout their time on campus. Some find their career after graduation; others discover their goals during their education. In some cases, students discover their careers lie in a different field than what they are studying. Nicholas Durocher left the school...

By (Arty as photographer) + 1 other for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read

Explorer: Ottawa's new Somalian culture museum is the first in Canada

Photo credit: Arty Sarkisian

Somalian bread is generally made out of four types of flour: plain, wheat, self-rising and sorghum. After it's baked, it looks like the French crêpes. And it's the kind of thing a Somalian mother would make early in the morning so that the kids would wake up to the fresh bread. It's called Lahoh. Or Lahooh. Or Laxoox. Although absolutely...

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

Ottawa campus names streets after traditional Anishinaabe names

Photo credit: Mathew Dicsi

All four of the Ottawa campus' roads were officially named as city streets on Oct. 19. These names are Wajashk Private, Nigig Private, Adjidjàk Private and Wàbisheshì Private. The changes came as part of Algonquin College's Indigenization Strategy of embedding Indigenous ways of knowing into the strategic planning process and beyond. Not only will the streets be officially named, but...

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

Algonquin College entrepreneurs rendezvous over reading week

Photo credit: Marcelo Jaramillo

Reading week: A time for post-secondary students to catch up on assignments, rest, reconnect with loved ones or work a few extra hours. But for the eager Algonquin College entrepreneurs, it is a time to continue building their own unique visions and using all the college has to offer. On Oct. 23, a rendezvous was held for past and future...

By (Arty as photographer) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 6 min read

From Stalin's repression to the Communist club at Algonquin College

Photo credit: Arty Sarkisian

Anton Bogdanovich was born in 1889. He worked as a switchman at the Kalay railroad station in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. On May 17, 1938, he was arrested. On Oct. 15 that year, he was shot. Eighty-five years later, on Oct. 27, 2023, his great-granddaughter, Polina Sysueva, read out his name on the pedestal of the Canadian Tribute to...

By (Arty as senior editor) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 5 min read

College plans to increase parking prices in 2024-2025 to match inflation

Despite the financial burden students are facing to try and keep up with the steady pace of inflation, they must prepare for another blow as Algonquin College parking prices are set to rise another three per cent for the 2024-2025 academic year. Parking rates at the Ottawa campus froze during the pandemic due to the lack of traffic coming through...

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

New heritage conservation-focused degree program launching in fall 2024 at Perth campus

Photo credit: TJ Sider

Algonquin College is launching a new degree program with a focus on heritage conservation techniques in both theory and practice at the Perth campus, a credential that is unique in Canada. The new program, a Bachelor of Applied Science with a Heritage Conservation focus, will kick off in the fall 2024 semester. The degree program is distinct as it focuses...

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

International students get a taste of small town life outside of Ottawa

Photo credit: Kate Playfair

Ottawa is constantly teaming with life, the night as lively as the day. For some international students at Algonquin College, that is all they know. But just outside Ottawa’s borders lies a sleepy little town far from the bustling streets of the city, quiet and inviting. An escape from city life for a few hours in historic Almonte may introduce...