I have the nickname Smiley which I’ve had all my life. The reason why I’m always smiling is because of my love for music. I love to listen rock, pop, country and acoustic covers. Plus I love playing the guitar and clarinet as my hobby. Ever since the COVID-19 period started, everyone has been stressed out, worried and even paranoid....

The college's vice president of finance and administration released a statement on April 7 regarding refunds for the winter and spring terms. In it, Duane McNair says that following instructions from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities, the college has put together a list of student fees that are eligible for refund for each term. There will be no...

Algonquin College’s Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) services are taking an empathetic approach to the COVID-19 pandemic. The office loosened its processing timelines to be more flexible to students and faculty.“We’re doing our best to process PLARs as normally as possible during this time,” said Tessa Foster, PLAR Coordinator, on April 1. “We understand that PLARs may take a...

Cory Whippler, a 2017 graduate of the television broadcasting program, works for the Ottawa Senators filming hockey games at the Canadian Tire Centre. When he found out the NHL season would be postponed, he knew he would be out of more than just an income. “I need to find a way to make up for the income and extra camera...

Ah humans. We are curious creatures. We put bubbles in our baths. We share things most of our family wouldn’t care to know about on the world-wide web. We put ourselves through sometimes painful procedures to remove hair from our bodies. We also give too many f*cks. We care if that bubble bath is well-scented, we want everyone to know...

Four weeks ago, as I browsed Facebook, I saw something amazing. People in my community here at home in Kitigan Zibi were sharing pictures and stories about their days out on the land collecting traditional medicines for their family, friends and community members in need. These pictures followed with comments from other members of my community wanting to also help...

White paper bags, a variety of colourful markers, scissors and tea lights sat on the table where students were invited to design a lantern of hope. The paper lanterns were meant to represent those we have lost, those who are affected by suicide and for those who may be battling with dark thoughts. These tools were set up at booths...

Moving homes is always a stressful process. Between packing, the cost of a moving truck, the aches that come from loading and unloading boxes and the work it takes to make your new home a liveable space, it's never easyIt becomes even more stressful when you factor in COVID-19. Along with the need for people to remain isolated from each...

Following his rituals day after day, dealing with a constant barrage of unwanted thoughts, Algonquin game development graduate Stef Pinto decided that enough was enough. “I took all the steps to get help, but even after getting through a lot of these issues, there were intrusive thoughts flooding my head,” said Pinto. “But it suddenly just clicked. I’m going to...

Counselling services has moved online, according to a statement issued by college president Claude Brulé on Friday, March 27. Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, only staff considered essential to college operations are allowed on the premises, said the statement. In lieu of face-to-face counselling, Algonquin is offering a variety of supports online. Friday’s statement included a link to a...