The Ottawa campus of Algonquin College is filled with interesting art and architecture but one of its most fascinating attractions is its vibrant bio wall. Filled with a variety of different plant species, the wall is a beautiful attraction as well as an energy-efficient resource for the school. Located in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence, the green wall has...

Thrift stores have seen a recent rise in popularity throughout Canada. According to a survey by the Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, 42 per cent of Gen Z Canadians reported that they visit thrift stores frequently and 85 per cent of all Canadians participate in the second-hand economy. The appeal of buying items second-hand for many comes from the discounted prices...

Whether you've spotted the Algonquin Wolves logo on TVs across campus, on banners hanging bridge between the Commons and the ARC or on their new merchandise at Connections, the campus store, the Wolves are getting their marketing out to the students and staff. After the Wolves changed their name from the Thunder in 2021, the Students' Association wanted to make...

Recently, my mother and I spent some time recounting all of the unfortunate English disasters I had experienced in our five years in Canada since immigrating from Nigeria. “I remember at school asking for a ‘biro,’ and my friends and teachers were confused,” I said to my mom. “Well, yes, did they end up giving you the ‘biro’?" my mom...

My fists are clenched, my jaw is tight and my stomach is loose and wild. The fear I feel has taken over me and I almost turn around and leave. My thoughts swirl a mile a minute and I can’t stop the feeling that I may puke. No, I am not pregnant. In late May 2023, I found myself trying...

Growing up in Halifax and going on the ship where my dad worked was a highlight for me. I loved going to the mess hall on the HMCS Preserver to get a Rice Krispy treat or trying on the firefighter's personal protective equipment. I was tiny, so I always laughed at how I looked in the gear. Even though I...

Aside from the worries of a paper due and a job to keep, I see most students adapting well enough and moving through our educational environment with ease. I mean this both literally and metaphorically. In my case, it's not always so easy. I was born with epilepsy, which I continue to try to combat to this day. My condition...

Speakers blare with Linkin Park's In the End. Fries sizzle at the impact of hot oil as they are dropped into the fryers. Pots and pans clatter against the gas stovetops. Cooks yell for remaining dishes and servers say they need another portion of sweet potato fries overtop the music and environmental sounds. A timer is incessantly beeping somewhere. The...

We humans have been burying our dead since, well, before we were human. . . or Homo Sapient, at least. Our ancient ancestors, Homo Naledi, have burial sites dating 335,000 years ago. That's 260,000 years before any homo sapient, according to the Smithsonian. Naturally, graveyards have acquired a spooky rep over those 260,000 years, with countless horror classics such as...

I have walked on the same path for seven years, and in all that time it has never changed. While the seasons shift, the path running through the heart of Gemmill Park near my home in Almonte has remained the same. It's a shady forest trail, something out of a fairy-tale. The dirt path is narrow with roots snaking across...