When Daniel Harris talks about how to make polyamorous relationships work, he sometimes likes to joke that the requirements are a shared Netflix account and a Google calendar.“I don’t believe in a way of living for everyone," said Daniel Harris, 36, who has considered himself polyamorous for 12 years now. "You have to find what makes you want to be...

Algonquin College has partnered with Unit4, a cloud-based software enterprise to provide a new Student Information System, making Algonquin the first post-secondary institution in Ontario to upgrade to the most modern SIS. This opportunity provides a new Software-as-a-Service network that promises a more personalized and flexible learning experience for students and a faster method of administration for employees. College president...

Algonquin College's radio broadcast program has, like many other programs, moved online. What has that meant for CKDJ, the radio station operated by these students? The production studio in N-building is now closed, and students are operating the broadcast from their homes. CKDJ 107.9 is staffed solely by students and broadcasts music, news segments, podcasts and more. Although the transition...

The anticipation of rejection creeps up on me as I approach another student to ask about their opinion on the new U-Pass protocols on campus. When I come across a culinary management student, a sigh of relief comes over me with his willingness to talk to me and share his experience. As a student reporter with the Algonquin Times, part...

It can be tempting to think of nostalgia as a set of rose-coloured glasses that idealize the past, but there’s so much more to it than that. Nostalgia can counteract things like loneliness, boredom, anxiety and uncertainty by giving us something familiar to hold onto. When revisiting our past, we can regain a sense of control and direction that calms...

Distance learning in a spot designated for school leads to academic success, according to UTEP Connect, a university based in El Paso, Texas that specializes in online programs. That's because, according to UTEP Connect, having too many options on how, when and where to study makes online learning more difficult. In other words, students learning remotely who want to be...

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says he believes in “putting money in people’s pockets when they need help,” and when young people need it especially, is now.“The plight of young people has been ignored during the pandemic,” Singh said during in a press conference over Zoom with Algonquin College journalism students on Nov. 27. “They are one of the hardest...

Algonquin College launched a new Victimology Research Centre on Tuesday for National Victims and Survivors Crime Week. The event focused on one of their current studies: community response to homicide. Dr. Benjamin Roebuck is the research chair and professor of victimology at the college and Diana McGlinchey is the research manager of the centre."This is a partnership between the newly...

Ottawa's downtown buzz has hushed due to the pandemic. But the moments captured in photos can still speak volumes. On Nov. 20, Algonquin Times journalists set out to capture the mood of the nation's capital on a cloudy Friday morning. This is what they ...

It's no secret that the holiday season will look a little different this year. As the pandemic continues, provincial public health guidelines are encouraging people to re-think family gatherings and practice safe celebrations. On Friday Nov. 20, Algonquin Times spoke with community members in downtown Ottawa to find out how they plan to celebrate the holidays this year. Here’s what...