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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: Kate Playfair

Sound Bites event raises over $1,000 for Food Cupboard

Kate Playfair
April 19, 2023

Delora is a character created by artist Mal Alghadban.

Photo: Linda Verreault

Art showcase draws a crowd

Linda Verreault
April 19, 2023

Kareen Koul and Nice Gonzalez, students in bakery and pastry arts management program, were going to the gym when they spotted the long queue and the mysterious black curtain in the Student Commons.

Photo: Huijun Li

Psychic fair at attracts eager participants despite long lines

Huijun Li
April 17, 2023

In order to raise money for Upstream Ottawa, public relations students sold repurposed clothing in a temporary thrift store. (Pictured left to right) Emily Grinnell, Erik WIlson, Jack Beeston, Holly Szabo and James Schleihauf

Photo: Stephen Priel

PR students’ thrift shop ‘conquers the current’ of mental health

Stephen Priel
April 12, 2023

Former Algonquin College hotel and restaurant management student Sushen Kakkar is now the owner of an Ottawa milkshake bar.

Photo: Annika Schlarb

Algonquin College grad is the owner of Ottawa’s first milkshake bar

Annika Schlarb
April 10, 2023

Student navigators Fabiana Ferrvosso, left, and Irina Alengoz, right, take in the song requests for the AC Hub event. “I think it definitely helps students to turn on music you like to relax,” said Alengoz.

Photo: Kit Gervais

Feel Good Fridays let students jam out to music at the AC Hub

Kit Gervais
April 10, 2023

“As a producer, this might seem excessive but you have to be ready to die for that show because you are selling it,” Jason Brennan said. Photo supplied by Jason Brennan

Nish Media owner Jason Brennan emphasizes going all in on your work

Andrew Sorokan
April 06, 2023

Performers Jamie Rallison and Trevour Strudwick pose for a photo after their show on Friday evening.

Photo: Andrew Sorokan

The subconscious ruled at Friday’s hypnosis and comedy show

Andrew Sorokan
April 05, 2023

Zoe Hopkins, creator of the movie Run Woman Run, talked with scriptwriting students on March 27, offering insights about filmmaking and writing.

Photo: Noah Leafloor

Zoe Hopkins gives memorable insights to scriptwriting students

Noah Leafloor
April 03, 2023

The laughs didn't stop Thursday night with comedian and producer Janelle Niles warming up the stage at the Algonquin Commons Theatre for the Got Land? Comedy show.

Photo: Kerry Slack

Got Land? provides lively start to Crack Up Comedy Festival

Kerry Slack
March 28, 2023

Quinn Maloney (left) and Dominique Ranger (right) enjoyed a New Girl trivia night experience on March 23 in the Observatory.

Photo: William Bailey

New Girl trivia night a quiet but successful event

William Bailey
March 27, 2023

Mary Walsh performs on stage during her show, This Hour Has 22 Minutes.

Photo: Blaire Waddell

Mary Walsh celebrates 30 years of Atlantic humour

Blaire Waddell
March 27, 2023

Hockey historian Liam Maguire passes the mic to former Ottawa Senators player Chris Neil.

Photo: Kit Gervais

Event management students host a hockey trivia game night fundraiser

Kit Gervais
March 24, 2023

Silky Nutmeg Ganache warms up the War on the Catwalk crowd with a high energy performance Thursday night at Algonquin Commons Theatre.

Photo: Kerry Slack

War on the Catwalk a huge success at Algonquin College Theatre

Kerry Slack
March 20, 2023

Students show their work to family and friends at the photography exhibition.

Photo: Blaire Waddell

Photo exhibition brings alumni back for 50th anniversary

Blaire Waddell
March 14, 2023

Betty Joy rocks to Poker Face by Lady Gaga at the Rock Live event in the Observatory.

Photo: Linda Verreault

Students were rock stars for one night at live karaoke event

Linda Verreault
February 26, 2023

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