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Tote bag art therapy, where you can stitch memories and paint peace

Yuye Jiang — November 15, 2024

Amid the chaos at the end of the term, Algonquin College students embraced a moment of calm, transforming blank tote bags into vibrant works of art

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Photo: Yuye Jiang

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Marvellous party being performed by Abbygael Cardinal, Alayna Haji, Ava Bignuccolo, Charlotte Bussey, Duncan Griswold, Evalyn Kantymir, Isabel Campbell-Rosser, Izabella Caputo, J Godwin-Sens, Katherine MacRae, Madelaine Bourdeleau-Kelly, Mhalia Milius and Raigen Brien at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Feb. 24.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

Dancers showcase their talents and raise money in memory of local teenager

Nathalia Lencioni
February 28, 2024

Darcy Gibbons, Oscar Ash, Ryan Hobbs and Matthew Benoliel (left to right) playing on stage at Irene's Pub and Restaurant on Feb. 19.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

Student-led band Ashtray lights up debut gig

Nathalia Lencioni
February 27, 2024

“People hear the word vegan in there, and they cringe,” said Jordan Pett, the owner of Keepin’ It Vegan Bakery. “They picture some gross, spongy tofu.”

Photo: Brahim Ait Ouzineb

AT Food: Veganism is gaining momentum but more knowledge is needed

Brahim Ait Ouzineb
February 23, 2024

Musical artist Grey Brisson, playing his EP Nobody. He was accompanied by a band named The Lionyls.

Photo: Siobhan Rollo

Black artist showcase at Commons Theatre was ‘one of the first’ of its kind

Siobhan Rollo
February 23, 2024

The HongMen Lion Dance Team led by ACCA's president performed the lion dance on stage near Parliament Hill on Feb. 17.

Photo: Laiyiady Lam

Algonquin College students light up Year of the Dragon with a lion dance in MP-hosted event

Laiyiady Lam
February 21, 2024

Arshpreet Singh showing off one of his motivational cards

Photo: Kaitlyn Lemay

Volunteer Centre makes kindness cards to encourage students during exam season

Kaitlyn Lemay
February 20, 2024

Woxuan Ma, wearing a short white cheongsam, had her picture taken with three
staff members from the International Education Centre of Algonquin College (from left to right)

Photo: Fortina Chen, Yanrong Wang, and Leah Grimes. Photo credit

Algonquin College celebrates the Lunar New Year of the dragon

Yuye Jiang
February 19, 2024

Papa Ice Hog fixes Mama Ice Hog's scarf as they pose for pictures along Sparks Street.

Photo: Kerry Slack

Winter special: Winterlude’s Papa Ice Hog is an alumni and a photographer

Kerry Slack
February 16, 2024

One of the drag queens pulling out the ball from the bingo cage.

Photo: Mackenzie Cardinal

Students get freaky with Dirty Bingo

Mackenzie Cardinal
February 14, 2024

Michelle LeBlanc, a grad from the performing arts program (left) and Bernice Romero De Gracia, a grad from De La Salle University (right) on stage performing one of the 11 plays.

Photo: Emmet Paradis

Hothouse showcases scriptwriting and performing arts collaboration

Emmet Paradis
February 14, 2024

Gizem Akgul and Pragya Parmar show off their painted mugs.

Photo: Isabella Disley

Students enjoy Pizza and Pottery at AC Hub

Isabella Disley
February 13, 2024

Kiki Coe talks about performer Ebonie Saige's performance with the judges on stage at Algonquin's Got Talent. Saige performed halfway through the show.

Photo: Siobhan Rollo

Algonquin’s Got Talent provides a showcase of student ability

Siobhan Rollo
February 13, 2024

Daniel Neilson (behind the table, on the left) and Enissa Ciper (behind the table, on the right), sell art to first-year graphic design students in the intersection between the N, J and B-buildings.

Photo: Emmet Paradis

Graphic design students host a fundraiser selling their artwork

Emmet Paradis
February 13, 2024

The Chinese New Year Gala‘s final curtain call group photo.

Photo: Zixuan Li

Chinese New Year gala unites students from across the city to celebrate

Zixuan Li
February 13, 2024

Nick Renaud speaks during the Gambling & Stigma event at the AC hub.

Students learn about gambling and consequences at Gambling & Stigma

Mackenzie Cardinal
February 12, 2024

Sarah Crawford (left) and Leah Grimes, who took part in organizing the event, smiling together after the event.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

Students gather at AC Hub to build friendships in a new environment

Nathalia Lencioni
February 06, 2024

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