Technicians Stephen Gagn­­­é and Ryan Kowtecky hosted a workshop on Feb. 14 for students curious about using one of the many laser cutting workstations in the DARE district's Makerspace. Students were invited to drop in and learn about how laser cutting can apply any design with etching to personalize materials like: metal, glass, acrylic, wood and plastic. “It’s super user-friendly,”...

Sophie Rice, 18, a pre-animation and illustration student, enjoyed the company of Coco, Amber, Tulip, and Tazzie at the Paws 4 Stress event at the AC Hub on Feb. 19.“I love it because I have a cat back at home and I live in residence, so I don’t get to see her,” Rice said, who is from Rockland, Ont. “It...

A lot of people ask, what is drag? On Wednesday, Feb.19 in E-building, that question was answered. At a drag workshop, Cameron Eric Leon, a drag king entertainer explained the history of drag and what goes into it when it comes to makeup, performance and business aspects. Quinn Blue, a wellness and equity centre advisor at Algonquin College, explained why...

As fifth-year guard Michaela Branker was introduced onto the court for the Thunder’s second-to-last home game on Feb. 21, fans who'd packed the bleachers erupted into cheers and began chanting her name. Branker's coach, Jaime McLean, grabbed the mic to say a few words about her and her four teammates who are finishing their basketball careers at Algonquin this season....

Sarah Barnard, a fitness and promotion student, believes some landlords may discriminate against young people because they are seen as less dependable.“They tend to view us as less reliable when it comes to making payments and taking care of maintenance,” said Barnard, 21, who has rented in Ottawa for six months. With summertime just ahead, many students will be moving...

Algonquin College's AC Hub put on a fun and relaxing event for students on Feb. 12, lead by sommelier and instructor Greg Nyman, which was dedicated to understanding the complexities of wine and cheese pairings. Faculty and students of the sommelier program were more than happy to exhibit their skills and knowledge to the student body. "When my co-coordinator said...

An organization called Dancers Give Back had its sixth annual performance at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Feb.1. Dance studios and schools from all over Canada come to perform in the showcase to help raise awareness for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre. The centre is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping 13- to 21-year-old youths across Ontario...

Right before the winter break, students and faculty experienced two power outages at the Woodroffe campus: one was a planned outage in order for staff to make repairs and maintenance. The other was an unplanned interruption caused by an unknown malfunction in the electrical system. As students and faculty rely heavily on access to power, internet and hydro services while...

Twenty-six eager students attended a time management workshop on Jan. 23 in room C263. “Having time management skills makes managing easier and more successful,” said Ami Okodugha, first-year student in the project management course, one member of the group. Michelle MacIsaac, a learning strategist at Algonquin College, lead students through an hour-long slideshow about scheduling and managing your priorities. As...

Shanti Cosentino has taken up the Students' Association's presidential seat for the remaining three months of this term, ending in May. Cosentino, 22, who has studied public relations at Algonquin for the past two years assumed the SA presidency in early February when her predecessor, Deijanelle Simon, left to pursue a field placement in Toronto.“I had a really good understanding...