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How are changes to OSAP affecting students? We asked the Algonquin College community to find out

Ryan Harkness — April 21, 2026

Empathy for other students and concern for their own academic path are common feelings on campus

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First person: learning to do hard things in the kitchen and beyond

Zaynab Safa
October 27, 2023

“I know the rooms will be busy after they re-open,

Photo: Kit Gervais

Students hope for new machines as maintenance temporarily closes residence laundry room

Kit Gervais
October 25, 2023

Brandon Bedard anchors C Platoon, followed by Kaidyn Kovacic, Ryan Ray, Jack Abbott, and Hope Fawsy.

Photo: Kerry Slack

Pre-service firefighter students pull with community for Epilepsy Ottawa

Kerry Slack
October 24, 2023

Emerson Lake reads dirty song lyrics for the crowd at Stray Dog Brewing Company in Orleans on Oct. 20.

Photo: Alex Campbell

Professor reads erotic poetry at naughty bake sale

Alex Campbell
October 24, 2023

Pras Jeyapalasingham (left) and Mahmoud Abdelaziz (right) jump to block the ball against La Cité at the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre on Oct. 20.

Photo: Marco Ghosn

Men’s Wolves volleyball team wins home opener against La Cité

Marco Ghosn
October 23, 2023

Sometimes history will chew you up and spit you out and you must stand up with a cheery smile and say, “Thank you.”

Photo: Arty Sarkisian

First Person: What it’s like to be a ‘nobody’ when war happens

Arty Sarkisian
October 23, 2023

The Wolves praise Erin Cunningham for an outstanding kill for a point.

Photo: Noah Leafloor

Women’s volleyball Wolves win home opener against rival La Cité

Noah Leafloor
October 23, 2023

Over the last seven years, my family has moved six times to different countries and cities.

Photo: Naomie Twagirumukiza

First person: Redefining home across five countries and six moves

Naomie Twagirumukiza
October 23, 2023

An Ottawa Fire Services firetruck stops in front of the Algonquin College residence on Oct. 20, 2023.

Photo: TJ Sider

Fire alarm pulled at campus residence after microwave causes smoke

TJ Sider
October 20, 2023

“We do have a hard time with getting students to attend events that have to do with wellness because for students often school, work, family responsibilities and social time come before self-care which is totally understandable,” said Leah Grimes, intercultural programming support officer (back left).

Photo: Brahim Ait Ouzineb

International students embrace wellness in the face of challenges

Brahim Ait Ouzineb
October 20, 2023

Nicholas Durocher, professionally known as TALK, is returning home after the release of his debut album

Photo: Carina Allen

TALK’s dreams soar higher than Mars

Kate Playfair
October 19, 2023

Cristian Aviles-Molina (left) runs to celebrate his first goal of the night with Ali Sultan (right) at Algonquin College sports field on Oct.18

Photo: Marco Ghosn

Men’s soccer Wolves face Conestoga in quarterfinals after beating Durham

Marco Ghosn
October 19, 2023

Steve Morrison, a corporate psychic, waiting for Diana Lopez, a law clerk student, to finish shuffling tarot cards for a reading.

Photo: Roxanne Lamarche-Silmser

Psychic fair aims to bring reflection, empowerment and clarity to students

Roxanne Lamarche
October 18, 2023

Eshaan Bansal taking pictures of the Canadian Tire Centre during the field trip organized by the International Education Centre.

Photo: Arty Sarkisian

International students explore Canadian life through the good ol’ hockey game

Arty Sarkisian
October 17, 2023

Amidst serenity, students meet at the Spiritual Centre for bible study.

Photo: Sebastian Menendez

Spiritual Centre provides a tranquil sanctuary on a bustling college campus

Sebastian Menendez
October 17, 2023

Carter Normand took over the game against Juniata with a breakout performance on Oct. 13. Despite totalling 18 out of his team's 58 points, or 31 per cent, they still fell short.

Photo: Alex Lambert

Wolves basketball superstars total 30% of points, winning one of two exhibition games

Alex Lambert
October 16, 2023

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