The process of opting out of the student U-Pass for the winter semester just got easier. Students will automatically be opted out of the U-Pass for the winter semester if they have already opted out in the fall, according to an Algonquin email sent out to students Nov. 19. Previously, students were required to go through an application process every...

When I am at work, whether it's on cash or at the end in front of the espresso machines handing out customers' drinks, I find myself saying “have a great day” 150 times a shift. I say it a lot because all I do is work with people and coffee. However, sometimes after I say my cheery sentence I find...

Algonquin College announced a new projected deficit of $21.2 million at the first public board of governors meeting of the school year. In his report to the board, Grant Perry, chief financial officer for the college, said Algonquin is now projecting a deficit increase of $2.2 million from June's projection of $19 million, due in large part to decreased student...

Over the past few weeks, your TV watching experience may have included hours upon hours of the same guy tapping on different states on his magic wall and telling you about counties you have never heard of before, and will never hear about again. The current President of the United States, Donald Trump, and the former Vice President, Joe Biden...

On Nov. 9, Ottawa has allowed Algonquin College's Fitness Zone to open back up to students and staff. Since coming back from its first closure, they have set a few new rules and policies in place."Masks must be always worn by staff and students even when training," said Alex Morehouse, client service associate. "The only exception to this rule is...

While Algonquin College's performing arts students aren't participating in dance classes on campus just yet, dance studios in Ontario are now able to open. On Oct. 19, Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s minister of heritage, sport, tourism and culture industries announced that dance studios would be allowed to re-open following all guidelines that have been put into place."I can confirm that indoor...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, some people have started creating freelance jobs on the side to generate more stable sources of income. For some, like Lindsey Cybulski, a personal support worker alumni at Algonquin College who works full time at a local pharmacy as a home health worker, she has also invested in a craftier side hustle.“I can make custom designs,...

For journalism students at Algonquin, the weekly Algonquin Times story meeting serves as the heartbeat of the group. Before March 13, 2020, we'd gather closely around a giant table in our favourite classroom, discuss what was going on with our community and then set off into the vibrant halls of the college to do what we love: talk with students,...

Since the pandemic has started a lot of people have decided to make changes in their lives, like working out or trying new diets and foods. On Oct. 21 The AC Hub at Algonquin College hosted an event hosted by Melissa Shabinsky, owner and operator of Ottawa's RAW pulp & Grind. Shabinsky shared her expertise about the best fall juice...

Sasha Gunpat, a graduate student who studied health psychology at Carleton University, often feels like she doesn't have time to do things that she enjoys such as going for a walk or riding her bike or reading a book. However, Gunpat always makes sure she does it anyway."Sometimes spending time with friends or reading a book for fun can really...