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Balancing the chaos at Algonquin College’s drop-in art therapy

Ann Saratu Balogun — January 27, 2026

The Student Commons was packed with many beaming faces dealing with academic stress through arts and craft

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A student performing on stage.

Photo: Mariana Vega Andrade

Students take the mic at Algonquin’s free karaoke night

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Student Commons packed with students socializing and making art.

Photo: Ann Saratu Balogun

Balancing the chaos at Algonquin College’s drop-in art therapy

Ann Saratu Balogun
January 27, 2026

Beau Santana hyping up the crowd at a House of TARG show on Aug. 7, 2025.

Photo: Liam Murphy

New alt-rock band climbing Ottawa’s live music ladder

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December 17, 2025

Christmas begins with the 14th annual tree lighting celebration

Christmas begins with the 14th annual tree lighting celebration

Elyse Barker
December 11, 2025

Randy Feltface performing his set at the Commons Theatre on Nov. 28.

Photo: Robyn Lanktree

Randy: Live in the felt

Robyn Lanktree
December 03, 2025

Long tables are filled with a wide variety of games, gaming devices and cards at this year's Gamer Con event.

Photo: Delaney Smith

Ottawa gamers press start at packed GamerCon event

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December 02, 2025

Attendees began to play a challenge where they must balance a cup on their head and dance to the music all at the same time.

Photo: Delaney Smith

IEC Holiday Party brings students together for food, games and dancing

Delaney Smith
December 02, 2025

Amanda Macri and Marion Simmons sit eagerly behind their booth, ready to sell Macri’s crocheted creations at the Holiday Market on Nov. 26

Photo: Lara Simard

Local business owners deck the halls for the SA’s fourth annual Holiday Market

Lara Simard
December 02, 2025

Connor Riddel delivers an electrifying performance alongside Amos the Transparent during the Rock the Wild benefit concert.

Photo: William Barritt

Music meets nature at Rock the Wild in Meridian Theatres

William Barritt
November 27, 2025

Comedians Logan Brown, Eva Alexopoulos and Rob Morgan performing on stage

Photo: Elyse Barker

How Kinks and Coffee breaks sex taboo through comedy

Elyse Barker
November 25, 2025

Xania Monet is the first ever AI artist to appear on the Billboard airplay chart.

Photo: Janella Milord Ashford

Does AI have a place in music?

Janella Milord Ashford
November 07, 2025

Sparrow Kaye shows off their almost finished pumpkin in the Student Commons on Oct. 30.

Photo: Ana Silva

Students bring Halloween indoors with pumpkin carving at Algonquin College

Ana Silva
November 05, 2025

Tom Morello jamming out

Photo: Jackie Beeston

Rage and reason: Tom Morello’s intimate Ottawa evening

Jackie Beeston
November 05, 2025

Students try to decipher the writing on a tarp for their next clue on Oct. 28.

Photo: Robyn Lanktree

Students try to escape in Halloweek challenge

Robyn Lanktree
November 04, 2025

Pascal Tirapani and Ronald Stutz share the spotlight in a close-up moment on stage, channeling Paul McCartney and George Harrison during a dynamic duet.

Photo: William Barritt

The Beatles crawl into Algonquin College with a little ‘HELP!’ from tribute band

William Barritt
October 28, 2025

Students Jasleen Kaur (left) and Harsimranjeet Kaur took part in filling wooden outlines with coloured sand, mimicking the traditional art of rangoli.

Photo: Kendra Mendrisky

Students celebrate Diwali with food, art and dance

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October 24, 2025

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