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U-Pass expected to cost students an additional five per cent next year

Kaitlyn Lemay — November 23, 2024

The City of Ottawa has tabled a draft budget for 2025 and transit is seeing an increase in fares, including the U-Pass for students

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Algonquin Wolves guard, Sydney Abdedi Okongo, cuts to the net in an attempt to score a layup.
(Photo by Eric Medeiros/Area Sports Network)

Photo: Eric Medeiros

Despite comeback attempt, Algonquin Wolves lose third straight

Brandon Plant
November 30, 2023

Photo: Andrew Sorokan

Wolves’ early-set struggles cost them, falling 3-2 against Seneca in women’s volleyball

Andrew Sorokan
November 30, 2023

Middle Chloe Rodgers gets a tip over Grizzlies players. Rodgers finished the game with two kills and two digs.

Photo: Justin Hancock-Lefebour

Women’s volleyball Wolves put up persuasive win against Georgian after tough lost

Justin Hancock-Lefebour
November 30, 2023

Yu Song, Yuling Guo and Vivianne Pan, Computer programming students, enjoy browsing the Christmas market after taking in the exhibits at the Canadian Museum of History on Nov. 23.

Explorer: Holiday events around town offer cheering lights, smells and merriment

Kerry Slack
November 30, 2023

Jaspreet Kaur, 4Wheelies marketing and social media specialist, poses outside of the masquerade ball event on Nov. 18.

Photo: Kit Gervais

Explorer: Ready to give roller skating a try? Here are 5 things to know

Kit Gervais
November 29, 2023

Algonquin College student, Aidan Wilkens, eats lunch at the ACCE cafeteria.

Photo: Brandon Plant

How to get fresh produce for cheap as a student

Brandon Plant
November 29, 2023

Left side Mahmoud Abdelaziz spikes the ball away from the Grizzlies. Abdelaziz finished with nine kills out of 15 attacks.

Photo: Justin Hancock-Lefebour

The Wolves hand Georgian Grizzlies first loss of the season in a 3-0 sweep

Justin Hancock-Lefebour
November 28, 2023

The Wolves' Mahmoud Abdelaziz (left at the net), Pras Jeyapalasingham (middle) and Martin Janega (right) block the ball against Seneca College on Nov. 24

Photo: Blaire Waddell

Wolves men’s volleyball team suffers 3-0 loss against Seneca

Blaire Waddell
November 28, 2023

Photo: Meg Wall

Ontario’s minimum wage increased last month. Here’s what Algonquin College students are saying

Meg Wall
November 28, 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

With winter weather just around the corner, Algonquin College is changing the way ice and snow are being handled around campus by changing the salt it uses.

Photo: Rebekah Houter

Climate Zone: Big – green – changes to campus snow removal this winter

Rebekah Houter
November 24, 2023

Daniel Lopez, an architectural technician student, sports a vest and button-up shirt he got at thrift stores.

Photo: Roxanne Lamarche-Silmser

Climate Zone: Thrift shopping is kind to the planet and your wallet

Roxanne Lamarche
November 24, 2023

Amanda Barr, co-ordinator of the grounds team, does maintenance on the green wall on the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 23.

Photo: Annika Schlarb

Climate Zone: Living wall comes with environmental benefits

Annika Schlarb
November 24, 2023

You've likely spotted the Wolves advertising their new gear on TVs around campus.

Photo: Andrew Sorokan

The Wolves marketing team wants you to join the pack

Andrew Sorokan
November 24, 2023

Photo: Alex Lambert

Shooting kills 1, critically injures another in Centrepointe neighbourhood

Arty Sarkisian
November 23, 2023

Until the author immigrated to Canada she'd never realized how accents play a role in the English language.

First Person: Some English words and accents can be difficult for immigrants

Itunu Olayiwola
November 23, 2023

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