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Mickeal Du Plessis, a 28-year-old public relations student and former janitor for the OCSB and Algonquin College.

Photo: Alfred Carreon

From former Algonquin College cleaner to public relations student

Alfred Carreon
January 30, 2020

Adrienne Aliyak, 26, is creating a new home for herself in her community and at Algonquin College.

From the Arctic to the city: one Inuit student finds a new home and community

Angeleah Brazeau-Emmerson
January 29, 2020

Beckta sits at 150 Elgin Street. The Restaurant celebrated five years in Grant House on Nov. 19

Photo: Dana Simpson

Beckta: Celebrating five years on Elgin

Dana Simpson
November 26, 2019

Members of the Fitness Zone participated in the Halloween bench press competition on Oct. 31. Awards for top male and female lifter as well as best costume was given out

Photo: Jessica Alberga

AC Fitness zone hosts Halloween bench press competition

Jessica Alberga
November 25, 2019

Even though the ban is in affect many students still smoke. They say they don't have enough time in between classes to go off campus, which puts stress on them.

Photo: Joshua Ambar

Ten months into the college’s smoking ban, behaviours are changing

Joshua Ambar
October 31, 2019

Saunders and Maclean welcome Crawford to Turn Me On, Oct. 7.

Photo: Dana Simpson

Let’s talk about sex, AC

Dana Simpson
October 13, 2019

Vending machines are often the last choice for students with evening classes

Food options not the same for evening students

Moiz Adil
October 03, 2019

Quin Blue at the Pride Centre on March 27. Blue has been the coordinator for the centre since its opening.

Algonquin’s Pride Centre is creating a safe space for the LGBTQ community

Jennifer Leblanc
April 10, 2019

Chef Ric Lee, coach for Algonquin's culinary arts team for Skills Ontario, shows candidates Mariel Legere and Amber MacPhee how to prepare red snapper. The team will compete at the competition in Toronto from May 6 - 8.

Photo: Emily Hsueh

Culinary competitors put their skills to the test

Emily Hsueh
April 09, 2019

Annalee Kanwisher showing and selling her paintings in the AC Market on March 21. This gives chance for students to showcase their business and products.

Photo: Oliver Mukendi

AC Market back with a bang

Oliver Mukendi
April 07, 2019

Students at the 2018 graduation ceremony. The Kuwait campus anticipates having 120 alumni by this coming fall.

Algonquin College’s Kuwait campus focusing on business, entrepreneurship

A Shah
April 07, 2019

Sommelier introduces guests to wine and food pairing

Sommelier introduces guests to wine and food pairing

Vanessa Bobai
April 04, 2019

Ryan Pownall, founder and organizer of Palooza Fest beer pong festival.

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Blood, sweat and beers: Algonquin grad shows why he’s the king of pong

Laura Nelson
April 03, 2019

Lynda Heyden showing an ad of her

Photo: Joseph Wang

Students embark on spiritual journey with psychic fair

Joseph Wang
April 02, 2019

Algonquin held its first-ever Long Night Against Procrastination event on March 20 to help students with academics. The event was held in the second and third floors of the DARE District by faculty and volunteers.

Photo: Mae Estravo

Support services’ event helps students battle procrastination

Mae Estravo
March 29, 2019

Coco de Leo posed in front of the kitchen of DreamLand. This is her second location she co-owns with her sister.

Photo: Emily Britton

Young entrepreneur spices it up in the kitchen

Emily Britton
March 15, 2019

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