Combining quirky set design, colourful anarchy and gallons of raining green goop for nearly every episode of the '80s show, You Can't Do That on Television has certified it as a cult classic. When CJOH Ottawa debuted the show nearly 45 years ago, it wasn’t a sure-fire success. But two years later in the hands of Nickelodeon, it would grow...
By Sebastian Pinera (Justin as assigning) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read
Nepean Sportsplex hosts successful GamerCon, uniting gaming community
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GamerCon brought gamers together at the Nepean Sportsplex on Dec. 2, featuring everything from video games, board games and trading cards to role-playing games, miniatures and unique game-related art and products. The event welcomed the general public for an admission fee of $5.00, with kids 12 and under enjoying free entry. With over 95 tables, a consignment area and the...
By Andrew Sorokan (Justin as assigning) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read
Wolves' stellar defence leads to dominance over cross-city rivals
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The Wolves men's basketball team came out swinging against La Cité Coyotes on Dec. 1, scoring a 90-65 win after enduring a heartbreaking loss against their Ottawa rivals last month.“That last game really took a piece out of us,” said Wolves guard Riley Partington about their Nov. 10 loss to La Cité. “Coming back we were just like, we gotta...
By Kerry Slack (Justin as assigning) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 4 min read
Half Moon Run comes full circle, wraps up world tour with two sold-out shows at ACT
Montreal’s Half Moon Run made a winning return to Ottawa with a pair of sold-out shows at Algonquin Commons Theatre on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26. It was the final stop of their 2023 world tour, which kicked off in England on Sept. 9. The ACT was filled with all ages of fans, family and friends. This was Ottawa native...
By Andrew Sorokan (Justin as assigning) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read
Wolves' early-set struggles cost them, falling 3-2 against Seneca in women's volleyball
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After coming off a convincing win in their previous game against Fleming, the Wolves women’s volleyball team failed to carry the momentum and lost in a close 3-2 match against the Seneca Sting on Nov. 24. The game had one consistent theme for the Wolves, starting each set slowly. The Wolves had a 4-1 deficit in three of the five...
By Justin Hancock-Lefebour (Justin as photographer) + 2 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read
Women's volleyball Wolves put up persuasive win against Georgian after tough lost
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The Wolves women's volleyball team bounced back with a 3-1 win against the Georgian Grizzlies on Nov. 25 after a disappointing loss the previous night against the Seneca Sting."Just because you lose one game doesn't mean you can't win the next," said Wolves libero Emilie Menard, who played in all four sets of the game. Menard was satisfied with the...
By Justin Hancock-Lefebour (Justin as photographer) + 2 others for Algonquin Journalism - 2 min read
The Wolves hand Georgian Grizzlies first loss of the season in a 3-0 sweep
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The Wolves men's volleyball team took down the top-seeded Georgian Grizzlies on Nov. 25 in a convincing sweep, handing the Grizzlies their first loss of the season."We definitely came into this game with a chip on our shoulder cause they're the top seed," said Wolves setter Jacob Matheson, who scored eight points, going five of five on kills. "Guys just...
By Blaire Waddell (Justin as assigning) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 2 min read
Wolves men's volleyball team suffers 3-0 loss against Seneca
The Algonquin Wolves men's volleyball team lost 3-0 against Seneca College on Nov. 24, but bounced back the next night against Georgian College with a big win. The stands at the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre were full of cheering, laughter and stomping before Wolves match against Seneca. During the first set, both teams were evenly matched, with Connor...
By Andrew Sorokan (Justin as photographer) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 2 min read
Wolves bounce back with a win, ending a 2-game losing streak
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After losing two games in a row to La-Cité and George Brown, the men's basketball Wolves bounced back with a convincing 96-67 win against the Fleming Phoenix on Nov. 17. The Wolves dominated Fleming throughout the game. The Phoenix scored first at 8:44, but the Wolves took a 7-5 lead early in the first quarter after a turnover and never...
By Blaire Waddell (Justin as assigning) + 3 others for Algonquin Journalism - 3 min read
College introduces gender-neutral bathrooms in three buildings
Algonquin College has introduced gender-neutral bathrooms in the P-building and E-building, as well as the four-corner washroom in the A-building. The four-corner washroom in A-building has 12 singular washrooms, two accessible washrooms, and a washroom with a nursing/changing table. The renovation of the E-building universal washroom, E127, has been updated to the most current accessibility code requirements. The college has...