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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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Justine Stewart and her three-year-old daughter, Violet, who can't wait to go to school.

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Scriptwriting student wins second place in annual short film contest

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Marcela Calderon, a staff member with the embassy from Costa Rica, explained that she was present at the event because she wanted to help students learn a bit about Costa Rica.

Celebration of culture event helps curious students learn and have fun

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Students were seen hauling luggage to their cars on Thursday.

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Nearly 1,000 students leave residence as academic year ends

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Students sat around the fire to keep warm during a chilly Thursday afternoon

Students gather at Ishkodowean Courtyard for last social fire of term

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April 20, 2023

The gymnasium is A-building is closed.

Photo: Noah Simmons

College examining opportunities for old varsity gym

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Ahmed Ibrahim, Huanan Qiao, Ehsan Noei and Chris Pinera showcasing the firefighter robot at table 44.

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Student innovators pitch their products at RE/ACTION showcase

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As the snow has started melting, the litter hiding underneath is becoming more prominent. Facilities Management organized litter pickups during Earth Week.

Photo: Annika Schlarb

Facilities Management urges students and staff to volunteer for Earth Week

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Nikola Mihelcic, Matthew Adams and Eddy Phillips are the inventors of Smart Foot Insole. They took part in the Re/Action event on Friday, April 14.

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Orthotics invention piques interest at Re/Action event

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April 20, 2023

Twin sisters Shelina Syed (left) and Shameen Syed (right) enjoyed themselves at the Esports event.

Photo: Sahlym Florestal

Esports event brings the fun: ‘I’ve been dancing for 10 minutes’

Sahlym Florestal
April 19, 2023

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

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April 19, 2023

Joseph Florean speaking with Karl Sexton and Sonya Robinson of Viking Fire Protection.

Photo: Linda Verreault

Students aim to build career foundations at networking event

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April 19, 2023

Delora is a character created by artist Mal Alghadban.

Photo: Linda Verreault

Art showcase draws a crowd

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Fourth-year students Maraiaah Keeping (left) and Alison Wert (right) helped with the raffle activity and darts game.

Photo: Huijun Li

Hawaiian-themed fundraiser at Restaurant International raises funds for charity

Huijun Li
April 19, 2023

Semina Lee receiving the Kindness Award posing with Elizabeth Holmes and Leah Grimes from Student Support Services. Lee showed up to volunteering events with the biggest smile on her face.

Photo: Brahim Ait Ouzineb

Volunteer appreciation night pays tribute to selfless service

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April 19, 2023

Dancers performed the grass dance during the powwow at the Shaw Center on March 25.

Photo: Itunu Olayiwola

Powwow for children and youth returns after the pandemic

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April 18, 2023

Outside view of the Algonquin College footbridge over Woodroofe Avenue on a sunny April afternoon.

Photo: Brandon Plant

Spring semester enrolment projected to be ‘significantly’ higher than last year

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April 18, 2023

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