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Growing pains: Horticulture industry feels scorched by college’s decision to shear program

Reilly Armstrong — May 01, 2026

As the college begins to phase out its horticulture pathways, students and industry experts are wary of long-term consequences

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There are parts of social media fitness culture that can be motivating, but influencers will always be toxic, says writer Sophie Daly.

Opinion: Fitness influencers are ruining social media

Sophie Daly
April 12, 2024

Sarah Porras, a public relations student, on the right, being taught how to hold the cue.

Photo: Ethan Macleod

Public relations students raise $25,000 for Roger Neilson House

Ethan Macleod
April 11, 2024

Some of the deadlift competitors at the March 22 event gather for a group shot.

Barbell strength competition showdown at the Athletics and Recreation Centre

Ethan Macleod
April 10, 2024

Izach Carberry, a game development student, watches the beginning of the eclipse with his friends.

Photo: Ben Fleguel

1,000 free glasses quickly scooped up hours before eclipse

Ben Fleguel
April 10, 2024

The Croutons ( Spencer Blackburn on the left,Etoin Ostrovski in the middle and Quinn Ua'siaghail on the right.)

Photo: Jude Osmond

The Croutons take home a 3-on-3 basketball tournament title

Jude Osmond
April 10, 2024

The Los Paisanos sing out their rendition of Despacito, which prompted several audience members to start dancing.

Photo: Ben Fleguel

Celebration of cultures brings dancing and music to the Student Commons

Ben Fleguel
April 09, 2024

Makenna Warwick, Luka Kova, Bonnie Chan and Mehdi Sossey Alaoui helped organize a thrift shop on March 27. Ben Akongo (not shown) also provided help with the event.

Photo: Laiyiady Lam

Big Apple trip has students looking for sweet returns in thrift shop fundraiser

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April 09, 2024

A pair of the ISO 12312-2 certified solar viewing glasses.

Photo: Itel Sapozhnikov

Solar eclipse 2024: Here’s what you need to know ahead of the big show

Itel Sapozhnikov
April 05, 2024

The college is transforming its student systems, which include ACSIS and GeneSIS, through a $71-million project.

Photo: Nathalia Lencioni

Massive project transforming college’s student systems by 2026 expected to cost up to $71M

Nathalia Lencioni
April 05, 2024

A group of students is waiting for the 88 bus under heavy snow in front of E-building at Algonquin College.

Photo: Yuye Jiang

Snowstorm snatches spring from campus

Shaun Klepko
April 04, 2024

Cringe culture has always existed but we have always survived it, writer Siobhan Rollo says.

Photo: Ben Seabrook

Opinion: Why we shouldn’t care about cringe culture

Siobhan Rollo
April 04, 2024

Vegan Hike and Hang Out is an event VegOttawa hosts to bring together the vegan community for some fun. The group hiked to the Kitchesippi Brewery on Sept. 30, 2023.

Photo: supplied

Paramedic grad becomes new president of a local plant-based non-profit

Stephanie Taylor
April 04, 2024

Algonquin Student Matteo Mongroo popping one of the colour bombs.

Photo: Jude Osmond

Hundreds of students dance and celebrate at Holi festival

Jude Osmond
April 04, 2024

Drummers and singers performing during the Round Dance on March 22.

Round Dance held in the Banquet Salon for Algonquin College students

Ethan Macleod
April 03, 2024

Christine Spence (middle) receiving her certificate of achievement for finishing Courage to Soar during the ceremony held at the National Arts Centre on March 28 . Alongside her are (from left to right) Farbod Karimi, Anita Tenasco, Sabrina Gideon and Irene Compton.

Photo: Stephanie Taylor

Occupational program empowers Indigenous women

Stephanie Taylor
April 03, 2024

Muslim students pray in the Corner Lounge of the E building at Algonquin College.

Photo: Algonquin College Muslim Student Alliance

Muslim students navigate Ramadan during space and scheduling challenges

Zixuan Li
April 02, 2024

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