"First me then the world" should be be international students’ wellness motto. That was the advice of a presenter during a sparsely attended wellness workshop on Oct. 10 organized by Health Promotion and the International Education Centre. The workshop took place in A-building room 217 and was given by Elizabeth Pena Fernandez, the health promotion and education coordinator. The organizers...

Long lines of people filled the Student Commons as they waited to speak with a fortune teller at a psychic fair held there on Oct. 16. The Students’ Association holds the psychic fair once every term. The most recent fair had five fortune tellers offering services ranging from tarot card readings to Reiki, which is a type of energy healing....

When Eshaan Bansal, an international student from India, landed at the Ottawa airport at 6 p.m. on Sept. 8, he knew exactly what to do. He got himself to the college’s International Education Centre, dropped off his luggage and at 8 p.m. he was in the stands of TD Place watching the Ottawa Redblacks lose to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in...

Nestled within Algonquin College's bustling grounds lies the understated Spiritual Centre. This tranquil retreat promotes spiritual growth and unity among students, offering an array of events and activities, from yoga and meditation to prayer and Bible studies. The Spiritual Centre is situated in E-building, on the second floor of the Student Commons. Yolande Parsons, the centre's coordinator, shared her insights...

"Keep your eyes peeled, and stay low."That was the advice of Tom Stevens, an aircraft maintenance technician student, after playing a game of bubble soccer at the Varsity Gym in the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre. The Algonquin College Students' Association brought back bubble soccer for the 2023-2024 academic year. The game is a mix of soccer and football....

Just over a month after classes resumed at Algonquin College, students had an opportunity to decorate or freshen up their homes. In the cafeteria, posters were for purchase by staff and students. The Imaginus pop-up shop was selling posters during its annual visit to the college. The poster sale came at a good time of year in the eyes of...

It’s time to get rolling again. The long-awaited jiu-jitsu classes have finally returned to Algonquin College. New jiujitsu classes will take place every Monday from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. and Thursday from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The classes were removed on Feb. 8, 2023, when the last instructor, Terry Rea, wanted to invest more time in his other...

The Students’ Association recently released its priorities for the academic year, with affordable and accessible housing across all campuses taking the top spot. For Ally McDonald, housing is easily the top priority for the SA. “I was in my first week here and I actually ended up being homeless and I was really struggling,” said McDonald, a student in the...

Algonquin College's International Education Centre reached out to international students offering support as tensions increased between Canada and India. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sept. 18 accused India of involvement in the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was killed on June 18 in British Columbia. India suspended visa services on Sept. 21 in Canada. Algonquin College has...

Fans of comics, gaming and pop culture packed the Nepean Sportsplex on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at the Geeked Out Toy and Collectible Sale. With a turnout of over 3,000 people stretched over two days, the show floor was buzzing with activity. Guests at the show were buying vintage collectibles, playing video games and posing with Doctor Who characters....