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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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Student peer worker Kristen Ralph concentrates on her craft.

Photo: Itel Sapozhnikov

Students get their hands dirty with Glitter and Gab

Itel Sapozhnikov
February 05, 2024

Richard Cole hypnotizes, from left to right, students Brady Fleming, Vivek Jaiswal and Owen Sloan in the Observatory.

Photo: Ben Seabrook

‘That Hypnotist Guy’ brings students into the spotlight with audience participation

Ben Seabrook
January 31, 2024

Photo of Aftab Abbasi

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Scriptwriting student receives $14,000 grant for short film

John Hopper
January 30, 2024

Bruce McCulloch gets a surprise from his assistant.

Photo: Chantal Lapierre

Kids in The Hall’s Bruce McCulloch dazzles audience at Algonquin College tour stop

Chantal Lapierre
January 29, 2024

Shannon Thunderbird, Coast Tsm'Syen First Nations Elder (left) and Alyssa Delbaere-Sawchuk (right), a Métis string musician, on stage on Jan. 19.

Photo: Emmet Paradis

The Sultans of String and Indigenous artists bring harmony to the stage

Emmet Paradis
January 23, 2024

Abby Hagyard chats with scriptwriting students.

Photo: Alex Lambert

‘Entertainment royalty’ shares super slimy history with scriptwriting students

Alex Lambert
December 08, 2023

The Hunter Brothers bring their best to the Algonquin's Commons Theatre on Dec. 2.

Photo: Rebekah Houter

Hunter Brothers bring the country into Algonquin Commons Theatre

Rebekah Houter
December 05, 2023

Elder Albert Marshall and Louise Zimanyi pose for a photo.

Photo: Supplied by Louise Zimanyi

College, authors ‘walking together’ to educate students about appreciating nature

Itunu Olayiwola
December 04, 2023

Devon Portielje and Half Moon Run light up the stage at the ACT in back-to-back sold-out shows Nov. 25 and Nov. 26

Photo: Kerry Slack

Half Moon Run comes full circle, wraps up world tour with two sold-out shows at ACT

Kerry Slack
December 04, 2023

Models showcase two of Amna Akrams newest designs.

Photo: Eyssa Dahoma

Ottawa fashion designers gather for a night to celebrate beauty and peace

Eyssa Dahoma
December 01, 2023

Nidhiben Patel dances during the celebration of Diwali in E-building on Nov. 14.

Photo: Sahlym Florestal

Algonquin College embraces the ‘festival of lights’ during Diwali

Sahlym Florestal
November 27, 2023

Cirque Musica performs at the Algonquin Commons Theatre on Nov. 12.

Photo: Thomas Gordon

Musical ‘wonderland’ comes to Algonquin Commons Theatre ahead of holidays

Thomas Gordon
November 24, 2023

John Achkar’s career started in 2010 and when COVID hit, the few comedians in the Lebanese scene thrived. “The audiences finished all their Netflix shows and thought why not give these comedy guys a chance,” said Achkar.

Photo: Brahim Ait Ouzineb

Arab standup comedy takes centre stage at Algonquin College with John Achkar’s first visit to Canada

Brahim Ait Ouzineb
November 20, 2023

Mari Meneilley sets up her booth on behalf of Pleasures and Treasures at Sex Fest.

Photo: Kit Gervais

Sex Fest removes taboos, encourages conversations about fun and safety

Kit Gervais
November 16, 2023

The Commotions are celebrating its 10th anniversary of expanding on the music of the Motown era. “It's a privilege to play it again and keep it relevant to a younger generation,” Jeff Asselin said. “Otherwise, it just gets lost.”

Photo: Aaron Desilva

The Commotions celebrate their 10th anniversary of expanding on the music of the past

Arty Sarkisian
November 14, 2023

“I thought it was pretty good. You got the nice variety of the girly aspect but also very philosophical and talking about social issues and stuff,” says Elizabeth St-Charles, an esthetician student at the college.

Photo: Guillaume Laflamme

Barbie movie empowers women at Algonquin Commons Theatre

Guillaume Laflamme
November 13, 2023

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