The Ottawa Senators played tough against the Columbus Blue Jackets and skated their way with pride to a 5-2 win on Saturday night. The Senators carried a four-game winning streak into the game against the Blue Jackets. Fans at the Canadian Tire Centre were treated to several celebrations Saturday night as they honoured Derick Brassard skating in his 1000th NHL...

On Feb. 1, Jessica Andrews and Lindsay Bortot from the Employment Centre introduced a new tool called "VMock" to students. VMock offers real-time feedback through the use of artificial intelligence, providing students with 24/7 access to personalized services. The tool leverages data science, machine learning, and natural language processing to give instant, personalized feedback on resumes based on global best...

Algonquin College students gathered at the MakerSpace in the Dare District on Feb. 22 to sit down with henna artist Shelina Syed and learn all about henna, from its cultural origins to how to create designs. "I'm teaching basic skills of henna and going through different patterns that they can create," said Syed at the afternoon event. She has been...

A new business fundamentals program is coming to Algonquin College in Pembroke. The eight-month certificate program will begin in September 2023 and students will be workforce ready by April 2024. Program coordinator Kim Drake says the program is ideal for anyone who is out of work or is looking to retrain for a different career. Drake hopes to have 30...

Students at Algonquin College celebrated Valentine’s Day country style with Tebey performing at the Algonquin Commons Theatre. Tebey is a platinum-selling artist with such hits as Denim on Denim and Shotgun Rider. Along with being an acclaimed singer, he is also an award-winning songwriter, having written songs for many well-known bands in a variety of genres, such as One Direction,...

Despite winning 57-46, the Algonquin Wolves women's basketball team felt it could’ve played better against the George Brown Huskies on Saturday. The Wolves started the game with the upper hand, scoring 20 in the first quarter, and finishing the quarter with a score of 20-9. The Huskies started to close the gap in the second quarter. Faith Wandji managed to...

Students discussed some of their mental health issues near the Nawapon entrance on Feb. 7 the AC Purple Couch initiative. This event offers students a safe space to talk with trained student leaders about mental health issues and to present students to the college's resources."We run this event to target mental health. We're just trying to start a conversation here,"...

Singles and couples gathered in the AC Hub for some Valentine’s Day cheer and free donuts. The AC Hub hosted a Valentine’s Day event Feb. 14, between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., featuring snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, cookie decorating, trivia, a photo booth and plenty of time to mingle. The event was open to all current Algonquin students, whether they brought...

Cricket intramurals have started at the dome in Z-building. Every Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. you’ll find players on the field, bowling toward the wickets, scoring runs and trying to get the batsmen out. This addition to Algonquin’s intramurals allows cricket enthusiasts to compete on the pitch. Vanshaj Chuttani, a first-year computer programming student at the college, decided...

Friends trivia brought Algonquin College students together for a trivia night with smiles and laughter on their faces. The show first aired back in September 1994 and instantly became an institution in the ’90s, with people getting the Rachel haircut, the show being aired in 18 different languages and the actors' faces on every magazine and billboard. Friends trivia happened...