How students celebrated their birthdays during the pandemic
With the pandemic’s one-year anniversary behind us, everyone has had at least one opportunity –...
A pandemic bright spot? The chance to go back to school
With the country in lockdown and many post-secondary programs being taught remotely, some students have...
Sports and fitness activities continue on campus – safely
Although the city is experiencing another three-week lockdown, implemented on March 19, the sports facilities...
Mood Check: What have you learned from the pandemic?
Thursday, March 11 marked exactly one year since the UN declared a pandemic. It was...
Winter term ancillary fees have been reduced again
Algonquin Students’ Association president Emily Ferguson says the sports fee included in students’ tuition will...
Student waits for return to on-campus learning before continuing education
For students who are applying to college specifically for a hands-on, in-person and technical learning...
Project Lighthouse affected by Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre’s closure
When Kimberly Piper, a second-year student in Algonquin’s social service worker program, first heard that...
Birthday celebrations look different with COVID-19 restrictions
Since COVID-19 forced everyone inside in March, there have been restrictions on indoor and outdoor...
The value of nostalgia in a pandemic
It can be tempting to think of nostalgia as a set of rose-coloured glasses that...
What it’s like to be a barista in a pandemic
When I am at work, whether it’s on cash or at the end in front...