#IBelieveYou day has become a national social campaign, going from a local Albertan cause to spreading to colleges across the nation, including Algonquin College.“We believe you. We want you to be heard and we’re here to support you. This is a safe space,” said Oniqua Kamaka, a student support services volunteer at Algonquin College.“We know survivors feel withdrawn from society...

To kick off the Students' Association’s Pride Week, volunteers organized booths full of resources for LGBTQ students on Sept. 25. Between overflowing pamphlets and business cards, one booth had a spinning wheel for Pride-themed prizes: rainbow print Algonquin Wolves jerseys, Skittles and rainbow stickers.“It's kind of a fun, interactive thing for students who can come on by and check it...

How popular is Dirty Bingo at Algonquin College? The demand from students crashed the website for tickets. The Sept. 7 event took place at the college's Algonquin Commons Theatre hosted by drag queens Krystal Caring and Zelda Marshall and the Students' Association. Over 400 students were in the theatre. It is the 12th year of the event being hosted at...

Fern Marwood aims to show Canada her country-folk playing jams. Marwood recently joined the performing arts program at Algonquin College to expand her skills and gain a professional following. Getting agents and connections is one of her main goals while she's at the college. But she would also love to start acting more. Marwood said she may decide to continue...

As the fall Clubfest had “maxed out the space” they originally had in E-building, organizer Cassandra Jones is on the hunt for a more spacious location to host the next one. With a mission to “create an environment that inspires a passion for student success,” the Algonquin College Students' Association runs all clubs offered at school. The Students’ Association suitably...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word Brazil? Carnivals? Coffee? The statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro?How about the Brazilian handshake? Two pairs of hands and a very good look in the eyes. That’s Brazil. Maybe the very Brazilian habit of asking one's name? How many times have you had an hour-long conversation with a person...

The Residence Carnival on Sep. 9 kicked off the new academic year for students living on campus, creating an opportunity for people to connect. The event featured a henna tattoo stand, a cotton candy cart and several games such as basketball and volleyball.“I really enjoyed the event,” said Jaeeon Son, an animation student. “Especially the temporary tattoo stand. I already...

Both Wolves soccer teams made a massive statement during their home openers Saturday afternoon as the Sault Cougars’ defence was shredded in consecutive 11-0 defeats. The women’s soccer match kicked off the afternoon, as the Wolves put relentless pressure on the Cougars right out of the gate. Eventually, Makayla Pearl would set the tone by getting the Wolves on the...

If you have ever passed by Antonios Vitaliotis in the hallways of the H-building, you’ve probably got a friendly pat on the back followed by a cheerful, “Don’t worry, we don’t bite in here.”Vitaliotis is a bartending professor at the college. He seems as cheery as the industry he teaches. The industry that never feels "blue." But COVID-19 changed everything...

At the age of 10, many kids are in Grade 5 learning about different things that would aid them into their final year of elementary school. When children turn 14, they are gradually moving to their first year of high school. Finally, when these teenagers approach the age of adulthood, they are not only thinking about graduation, but also how...