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2SLGBTQ+ fair showcases resources available to the queer community

The Algonquin Students' Association organized the fair in the Student Commons as part of Pride Week

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September 25, 2024
Revised: September 25, 2024 4:26pm

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Lain Joron and Ren Heffernan, librarians from the Ottawa Trans Library, spread the word about their services at the 2SLGBTQ+ Community Resource Fair on Sept. 24 at the AC Student Commons.

Algonquin College alumni Lain Joron and Ren Heffernan returned to the college on Sept. 24 to spread the word about the Ottawa Trans Library.

“We have a special collection of books by trans authors and books for allies,” said Heffernan, now a librarian at the Trans Library.

The Ottawa Trans Library was one of five community resources showcased at the 2SLGBTQ+ Community Resource Fair held in the AC Student Commons. The Algonquin Students’ Association organized the fair to spread awareness about “community groups that provide queer support, mental health services, and social activities.”

The resources highlighted included: the AIDS Committee of Ottawa, the AC Student Health and Wellness Zone, Rideauwood Family and Addiction Services, Planned Parenthood Ottawa and the Ottawa Trans Library.

“We were reached out to by Student Support Services and we said of course we’ll come to the fair,” said Joron, now a librarian at the Trans Library.

Joron and Heffernan said they were happy to advertise their services at Algonquin College, since both of them are AC grads.

“We’re both alumni from the library tech program,” said Joron. “We were in the same class in 2019.”

At their booth, Joron and Heffernan displayed a variety of sample material from the Trans Library, including reprints of old newsletters from the Ottawa trans community.

The AIDS Committee of Ottawa’s booth displayed a huge variety of resources, such as pamphlets, contact information and business cards.

“We give support to people dealing with HIV,” said Joshua Cecil, men’s outreach coordinator of the committee. “We support them in housing, testing and medication. It’s completely free and anonymous. You just have to book an appointment through our number.”

The AC Student Health and Wellness Zone is on the third floor of the Student Commons and joined the fair on the first floor to spread awareness of their services.

“We’re just here sharing the resources we have all year round free of charge,” said Hollie Sabourin, the culturally inclusive sexual health education coordinator. “We have a substance use and mental health coordinator, as well as a general health one. We work around those topics to bring information to students about those things. We facilitate a lot of peer-led groups in our space and we do queer support drop-in groups. We’re a very gender and sex-inclusive space.”

In addition to the five central resources showcased, the fair included a spin-the-wheel draw for prizes such as candy, tote bags and pride stickers.

“They answered a lot of my questions,” said first-year pre-health sciences student Jean Euwamahorou after visiting the fair. “We are all getting some good information here.”

“I wish there were community resource fairs when I was a student,” said Joron. “It’s great that this exists.”

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Algonquin College mocktail workshop sells out

With the sober curious movement on the rise, the AC Hub strives for inclusivity

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September 23, 2024
Revised: September 23, 2024 2:29pm

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Graham Fish provided interactive tutorials to students on how to make the Albany Sour and the Apple Fizz.

The AC Hub has noticed the downward trend in young people consuming alcohol, so the staff invited a mixologist to teach Algonquin College students fun ways to make non-alcoholic drinks.

AC Hub events programmer Rebecca Lafontaine reached out to vendors and they recommended Pompette Pours, which led a mocktail workshop in Nawapon on Sept. 19.

The event was sold out and had 50 students registered.

“We’re learning the negative health effects of alcohol, so giving students the option to be creative and have fun with different styles of drinks that aren’t just water or juice is something that almost feels like alcohol, but it’s non-alcoholic so it’s healthier,” Lafontaine said.

Pompette Pours owner Graham Fish was the instructor. Fish has been a mixologist for approximately 10 years and he started the mobile bar with his business partner Jessica Landry this year.

According to Fish, there have been many situations on college and university campuses where alcohol has caused hazing or other semi-violent acts, and the workshop aimed to address that.

“I think a lot of people still enjoy having an alcoholic beverage, but maybe mixing in a mocktail here and there allows you to enjoy your night while still remembering your night,” Fish said.

Two mocktail recipes — the Albany Sour and Apple Fizz — were featured in the workshop.

Catherine D'iorio and Younes Gueddi attended the workshop due to their interest in mocktails. Photo credit: Ben Seabrook

“We tried the Albany Sour and I really enjoyed it,” said first-year photography student Jenna McNamara. “It had a really nice zest of lemon in the foam at first and then you get the sweetness of the grenadine at the bottom.”

McNamara feels the trend towards non-alcoholic drinks is more inclusive, as it gives everyone the experience of having a beverage, including those who don’t drink.

“I think if people realize that mocktails are just as flavorful and good as having an alcoholic beverage, I think that would go into consideration when people are partying and drinking,” McNamara said.

Catherine D’iorio, a third-year interior design student, doesn’t drink anymore and enjoys trying mocktails at different restaurants. She attended her first event at Algonquin College because she wanted to learn how to make mocktails herself.

“I think it gives an opportunity for people who don’t drink alcohol to still enjoy an adult beverage with other adults,” D’iorio said.

D’iorio saw the workshop as a community space for students to socialize and meet new people, and to get a break from school for a fun activity.

Level 1 tourism and travel services student Alyssa Moule made a new friend at the event. She sees mocktails as the perfect alternative for those who don’t drink.

“I think it’s good to encourage less alcoholic drinking,” Moule said. “Lots of people don’t like drinking for many reasons.”

According to Lafontaine, the possibility of a future mocktail workshop at Algonquin College depends on feedback from students.

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Inflation leaves a mark on Algonquin College’s Marketplace cafeteria

The Marketplace cafeteria, located in D-building, underwent price changes and students took notice.

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September 20, 2024
Revised: September 20, 2024 4:45pm

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Algonquin has always been known for its pizza, said student Geoff Quist.

Although Marketplace cafeteria prices have increased recently, Geoff Quist, a third-year mechanical engineering student who has witnessed a few price changes, would still prefer to purchase food on campus than elsewhere.

“I’m grateful that they are much less (expensive) than if you were to go outside of the college,” said Quist. “Even McDonald’s is more expensive than getting something actually healthy and filling here at the college, so I do appreciate that side of things.”

However, Quist is unsatisfied with the pricing of the salad bar in the D-building cafeteria.

“I just wish that they would reduce (the price) because it’s very expensive,” said Quist. “I know a lot of people would like to indulge more. I’m not a vegan or vegetarian, but I know there are people that are (vegan or vegetarian), and that is more expensive for them.”

Geoff Quist trying the shawarma bowl from Chef’s Choice for the first time in the D-building marketplace cafeteria. Photo credit: Itel Sapozhnikov

Mary Baxter, general manager of Food Services, explained the reason behind the changes that occurred on the Ottawa campus.

“There are many factors that influence the need to increase a price in which we can offer a product, including, but not limited to, supply chain challenges, wages, food purchasing price, volatile markets, packaging costs and even weather impacts on the growing season,” said Baxter.

Prior to the start of the fall 2024 term, the Chef’s Choice meal was $9.95. The price has increased to $10.95.

“One area that saw the need for a price review included the Chef’s Choice location,” said Baxter. “From our staple ingredients, the oil we have in our fryers, and to the cleaning products we use, costs have increased.”

First-year business intelligence data analysis student Paul He occasionally purchases food from the Marketplace cafeteria. However, he prefers to bring his own food due to expenses.

“If I have the time, that’s the better option,” said He. “If you cannot prepare (food) before you come to school, you have to eat here. Otherwise you will be starving.”

When faced with the need to buy food on campus, he prefers the pizza.

“I buy pizza a lot, it’s the cheapest one,” said He. “After class, I will grab a piece of pizza and it will count for lunch, the rest (of the food options) are quite expensive though.”

Baxter said the college hasn’t determined if prices will increase further, but she didn’t rule it out.

“If a price needs to be modified throughout the year, we ensure that there is some notice,” said Baxter.

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Three-point contest steals the show at Rec Fest

The three-point contest drew the most competitiveness at Algonquin College Rec Fest.

Jude Osmond

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September 20, 2024
Revised: September 20, 2024 2:27pm

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Algonquin student shooting arrow.

The Algonquin College Students’ Association hosted its annual Rec Fest at the Athletics and Recreation Centre on Sept. 17.

The event was held in two gyms. The first gym had many games and sports, including a three-point contest, hockey target shooting, obstacle course, football targeting and archery.

The second gym had the popular archery tag, where people put on helmets and play against friends. The second gym also had curling, bucket pong, hacky sack and Connect 4.

The game with the most competition was the three-point shooting contest. The participants shot 10 balls from different angles of the three point line and the one with the highest score won.

The fun contest created tension between friends.

Connor Sunderland, one of the three-point shooters predicted a big battle and heated competition, behind the arc.

“I think the three-point contest is gonna generate the most crowd because people have an attachment to their ego, and a lot of people come to play rec basketball too,” Sunderland said.

Alexander Lacasse was the tournament sharpshooter, draining seven three-pointers.

“It feels great, but I need to lock in. I wanted nine,” Lacasse said when asked about his accomplishment.

Alessandro Vivolo plays hacky sack. Photo credit: Jude Osmond

Jori Ritchie, the Algonquin College manager of athletic operations, hosted the event.

“The goal was to promote the rec program here at Algonquin and all the sports here, too.” Ritchie said.

The organizers gave away little cards so players could keep their score. Cards could be put in a draw for a chance to win an undisclosed prize. Wolves shirts were given to anyone who participated.

The event wasn’t the busiest, with people coming and going every hour, but there was always a line at the three-point contest.

The entire Rec Fest event took an hour to set up. “The obstacle course was the most complex part of it all. It took about 10 minutes to set up,” Ritchie said.

Archery tag was a test to see how participants would respond because the SA is setting up an archery tag tournament on Nov. 16 in the X- building .

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Serious stabbing at apartment building near Algonquin College

Residents of 1845 Baseline Rd. say a man was allegedly stabbed in their building and one of their neighbours was taken away in handcuffs in the early hours of Sept. 20.

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September 20, 2024
Revised: September 20, 2024 5:16pm

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An Ottawa police cruiser is parked in front an apartment building at 1845 Baseline Rd., near Navaho Drive, as officers investigate a stabbing on Sept. 20.

An Algonquin College staff member exited his apartment on the morning of Sept. 20 to find blood on the floor of the hallway.

It happened at 1845 Baseline Rd., at the corner of Navaho Drive. Residents say that one of their neighbours allegedly stabbed a man, on the ninth floor, around 5:40 a.m.

“We just got out of our unit and we saw blood,” said Dorian, who said the commotion happened next door to his unit. He didn’t want his full name used.

Though residents describe the area as rough, they say crime is not common in their building.

“It’s normally quiet,” said Dorian. “On the ninth floor, it’s mostly families.”

Residents of the ninth floor said they heard what they described as a normal conversation around 5:40 a.m. According to residents, there was no screaming or clear sounds of struggle. One resident, who did not want to be identified, described seeing the victim lying on the floor in the hallway. Residents said police arrived just before 6 a.m. and took a man away in handcuffs.

Residents said there was a substantial amount of blood on the floor of the lobby. By 10 a.m., there were bloodstains visible on the front steps of the building. There were three marked police cruisers in front of the building.

Building staff declined to comment.

An Ottawa police officer exited the building around 9 a.m. with several bags labelled evidence.

Many residents said they are still uncertain of what exactly happened and have received information about the situation from either social media or from their neighbours.

“What we heard from the police officers is they told us to not go to the ninth floor,” said resident Atef Ben Otahmen. “There are a lot of students here. It’s kind of close to AC.”

According to Ottawa police, officers arrived at the building and found a man with serious stab wounds.

Police said just before 7:30 a.m. they “have located all involved parties and there is no threat to public safety at this time.”

Police had not announced any charges or arrests as of 12:30 p.m.

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Library workshop on research strategies attracts one student

The start of the semester drew one student to learn about academic resources.

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September 19, 2024
Revised: September 19, 2024 4:48pm

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Christine Gilbert-Harrison, a library technician speaking at the navigating academic tools workshop in Room 263 of the C-building, from 10-11 a.m. on Sept. 17.

Amen Bdira, a biotechnology student, found a one-hour research workshop to be useful.

“I wanted to learn about strategies in terms of how to effectively search because I find that when I search for something, I don’t get all the information I need. I was participating to be able to learn different methods in terms of how to get better further information,” said Bdira.

The AC Library hosted a Research Quest workshop for navigating academic tools for assignments in room 263 of the C-building, from 10 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 17.

Christine Gilbert-Harrison, a library technician, shared a PowerPoint with a variety of resources to use when completing assignments.

Bdira benefited from one-on-one advice from staff; she was the only student who attended the workshop.

“It helped me find some ways that I can apply to my research so that I can actually get results better and also to not rely heavily on Google,” said Bdira.

Amen Bdira, a biotechnology student, paying attention to the navigating academic tools workshop in Room 263 of the C-building, from 10-11 a.m. on Sept. 17. Photo credit: Isabella Disley

Gilbert-Harrison said the workshop is meant to inform and improve students’ research methods.

“A lot of students come right from high school where they don’t have a lot of experience doing academic research and it can be overwhelming,” said Gilbert-Harrison.

“We also have a lot of students come and go who use Google for all their research, and we show them ways to improve their Google use to get more valuable academic material,” said Gilbert-Harrison.

Bdira said the workshop is a good resource.

“It helps to give you more websites that you can use for more academic purposes. I think that should really help those who are struggling with research especially when it comes to knowing what to use,” said Bdira.

“Using the college website is more effective and you don’t have to try to find it through the searches on Google,” said Bdira.

Gilbert-Harrison advised students on how to get the most out of Google searches.

“Most people will go straight to Google because they’re very familiar with it. If you’re looking for more academic material, try Google Scholar first,” said Gilbert-Harrison.

“You could actually attach Google Scholar to the library’s catalogue and get direct access to the library through it,” said Gilbert-Harrison.

Gilbert-Harrison said researching is a good skill to have, even outside of academics.

“Learning to do research will be valuable throughout your life. If you go out and you could buy a car in the future, what type of research are you going to do to ensure that’s the right car you want? It has more applications,” said Gilbert-Harrison.

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AC residence services help students find affordable housing

Students are wondering how to find affordable accommodations and what Algonquin College is doing to combat rental prices.

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September 19, 2024
Revised: September 19, 2024 4:34pm

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Algonquin College's Residence, otherwise known as the R Building.

For Abby Ankersmit, housing proved to be more difficult than getting herself enrolled at Algonquin College.

“I had applied to go into residence. I was on the waiting list since March and nothing. I was just told it was full,” said Ankersmit, a first-year early childhood education student. “I almost didn’t go to Algonquin College because I couldn’t find a place.”

For many students, finding appropriate and affordable accommodations can be challenging. According to Zumper.ca, a rental finding service which uses its own algorithm to calculate averages based on user listings, the average cost of a two-bedroom apartment is $2,537 a month in Ottawa. That is a four per cent increase from July to August 2024.

Initially, Ankersmit’s plan was to go into residence. Now, she pays nearly $800 a month for her room in a four-bedroom apartment.

“I live in a house with three other girls,” she said.

Finding affordable housing is a common concern for students. Algonquin College’s residence team is aware of the economic struggles of student accommodations.

Brittany Moore is Algonquin College’s student housing coordinator. The role is new to the college, with Moore joining in April 2024.

“I do offer workshops that help students budget for a place,” she said. “I also offer one-on-one meetings for all students.”

Moore runs financial workshops to help first-time renters find living accommodations before the school year.

“I start as soon as three months before school,” Moore said.

Some of the webinars Moore hosts include tips on living away from home for the first time. Moore talks about the average rental costs in the Ottawa, Pembroke, and Perth areas. She also has webinars dedicated to tips on how to be a good tenant.

First-year architecture student Max Raymond commutes to the campus for almost two hours because of the cost of Algonquin College’s residences.

“Residence is mad expensive. I drive an hour and 40 minutes, that’s how expensive it is,” Raymond said. “I’ve spent $50 on gas this week alone.”

The cost for Algonquin College’s Ottawa campus residence is $12,970 for a regular, two-term occupation with a meal plan.

Moore mentioned that the cost of student residence is comparable to off-campus housing and that in her opinion, residence has added value.

“There’s no stress: your heating is on, your water is on, your lights are always on,” she said. “The meal plan can hugely help with groceries… (it) can save time for people who are living alone for the first time.”

Students who live off-campus are also feeling defeated when it comes to trusting their landlords.

“The cost of living is too high. We can’t find jobs, the rate of inflation is increasing, and we can’t do anything about it,” said second-year game development student Danik Bellavance.

Bellavance said they distrust their landlord because of the laws surrounding rent control.

“I was there for a year, and suddenly I got an email saying he was raising the rent,” they said.

As for students in residence, the question is, do they find it worth the money?

Second-year radio broadcasting student Alice Fournier thinks so.

“There’s lots of (amenities), like the cafe downstairs,” she said. “I’m very thankful my parents are paying for it.”

Fournier plans to pay back her parents once employed after her schooling.

“If you break it down, it’s comparable to off-campus housing,” Moore said. “We don’t control the (cost of) rent, unfortunately.”

The college has also made efforts to find ways to make off-campus housing cheaper through partnerships with rental platforms, including Spaces Shared.

Spaces Shared allows people over 18 to list their rooms and offers benefits like helper’s discounts for tenants agreeing to do chores around the house. Spaces Shared’s demographic is empty-nesters.

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College coffee provider inspired by community, consistency, quality and sustainability

A police foundation AC graduate quit policing to open Ottawa Valley Coffee, which is sold at Bits n' Bytes in the J-building at the Ottawa campus.

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September 19, 2024
Revised: September 19, 2024 3:47pm

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Ottawa Valley Coffee located in the Bits n' Bytes, J-building, Ottawa campus.

Josh Curley-Lanthier retired from policing after 12 years of service. Working as a patrol officer, surveillance officer and undercover officer, Curley-Lanthier found policing to be emotionally demanding and it caused exhaustion, as he witnessed crime over and over again.

In 2020, Curley-Lanthier and his wife Lisa Lanthier started the Ottawa Valley Coffee (OVC) enterprise.

“Our business model is to help support veterans and police officers, and people in a different ways. We do monthly donations through supportive organizations,” said Curley-Lanthier, OVC owner. “We also sell craft beers and homemade baked goods at all our locations.”

Ottawa Valley Coffee has four shop locations: one in Renfrew, Almonte, Arnprior, and a fourth shop will be opening in Petawawa on Oct. 1. Their mission was constructed around four pillars: community, consistency, quality and sustainability.

“I would drive around the city and find stuff people wanted to throw away, my wife and I refurbished it and gave it a second life,” said Curley-Lanthier. “Everything in our stores have been built with recycled products. The counters, the bathrooms, the chairs and tables, decor and more is all from recycled stuff.”

Josh Curley-Lanthier and Lisa Lanthier inside their Ottawa Valley Coffee shop. Photo credit: Angel Belair-Poirier

Curley-Lanthier and Lanthier thrive to offer good quality coffee, in-house fresh baked goods and local craft beers to their clients. Their focus, dedication and motivation comes from the four-pillar mission they have created for themselves.

“I am not a coffee roaster but we partnered up with a local coffee roaster that delivers fresh roasted coffee to all our locations every week. Our coffee is amongst the freshest coffee across town. We had sampled about 40 different coffees roasters and this one was the one we wanted to sell in our shops,” said Curley-Lanthier. “The beans are purchased in Guatemala, Brazil, Columbia and Peru. Our master roaster roasts the beans every Monday and we receive them every Wednesday to deliver to our locations, including Algonquin College Bits n’ Bytes.

“You will never drink a cup of Ottawa Valley Coffee that will be older than seven days, most coffees are one month old.”

The new coffee location in AC is receiving positive reviews from customers.

“I have tried all their flavours. One of them taste like white chocolate,” said Rohan Bhatt, an energy management Level 3 student.

“I love the coffee here. Its affordable and still very good quality,” said Bhagya Patel, an energy management Level 3 student.

The OVC coffee is a recent addition to the Bits n’ Bytes menu. They plan to keep the coffee on their shelves as long as the customers are still satisfied.

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International students may see increased off-campus work hours in 2024

International students’ off-campus part-time working hours limit may increase in the fall, said Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

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September 19, 2024
Revised: November 22, 2024 12:40pm

Algonquin College’s international students are divided over an anticipated cap increase in part-time off-campus working hours. They are wondering whether four more hours per week would make any difference.

The policy for working in Canada as an international student states that to work off campus part-time, international students should be enrolled in a post-secondary academic, vocational or professional training program.

The policy requires that the program lead to a degree, diploma or certificate and be at least six months long. Students must have started their studies and hold a Social Insurance Number. Eligible students can work up to 20 hours per week during regular school terms and may hold multiple jobs as long as study permit conditions are met, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s off-campus work rules.

Some Algonquin College international students think working 20 hours is not enough.

“It is difficult to get expenses right, working full 20 hours,” said Prince Patel, a Level 1 finance sales service student.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced in April that the federal government intends to change the work limit to 24 hours per week.

“Students who come to Canada must be here to study. As such, allowing students to work up to 24 hours per week will ensure they focus primarily on their studies while having the option to work, if necessary,” said Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in a news release.

Algonquin College students were mostly happy about the potential change, but some wondered if it would be enough.

Varun Sharma, a Level 1 hairstyling student, says the change can be a good way for the government to communicate to international students and tell them that the government cares.

“I think 24 hours is perfect because then (international students) can work but still have time for studies,” said Sharma.

As students and institutions await the official confirmation of the new work limits, it remains to be seen how these changes will affect the balance between work and academics for international students.

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Wolves dominate in a fiery 4-2 win over Durham

The Wolves showed teamwork to shut down Durham's most dangerous weapon, crushing their hopes of a comeback on Sept. 15.

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September 19, 2024
Revised: September 19, 2024 2:19pm

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Two players from the Wolves and the Lords were fighting for the football. The player from Lords lost her balance and fell on the grass during the game on Sept.15.

The Algonquin Wolves women’s soccer team showed unstoppable energy, finishing the game with a 4-2 victory over the Durham Lords on Sept. 15.

The artificial turf at Wolves’ home field radiated heat under the scorching noon-hour sun.

The Wolves performed exceptionally throughout the game and the Lords also showed strong offence.

The Wolves took the lead early, but the Lords quickly equalized the score four minutes later.

The players from both sides performed on equal footing and their attack. Their offence became more aggressive.

A large pack of clouds blocked the heat and brought some comfort to the people on the field. The score was 2-2 at halftime.

Basil Phillips, the Wolves’ head coach, said his players need to pay attention to the Lords’ striker, Sage Thomas-Roberts.

“They have a good striker, so we have to be aware where she is at all times,” he said before the game.

At the second half, the Wolves and Lords were battling for the ball after a corner kick. The Lords rushed forward to defend. Photo credit: Laiyiady Lam

The Lords’ striker was a huge threat to the Wolves in the second half. The strong attack from the Lords also confirmed Phillips’ analysis before the game.

“Today, my special prize goes to Olivia Bradley. She’s our last girl in defence, and she shut that forward down we were all worried about,” said Wolves midfielder Alexandra Aubin, who assisted on the second goal.

She said the turning point of the game was the coach’s talk during the halftime.

Phillips told them to get first to the ball and to win the balls in the middle.

“We made a good adjustment at halftime. We were a bit more aggressive on the long balls that they were going to play, limiting those and limiting their ability to play them,” Phillips said.

Although the Lords lost the game, they were not discouraged.

“We were lucky enough to get them one more time, and they kind of travelled to us. So, we’ll fix a couple things, and hopefully get the win next time,” Lords head coach Bruce Cullen said.

He said the strength of the Wolves is their size.

“They are tall and strong. They dominate on corners,” Cullen said.

Erin Michalicka, the midfielder for the Lords, said they put in a good effort but added there is room for improvement.

“I think that we could defend our set pieces a little bit better, but we have a whole week to work on it, and then next week we’ll fix it,” she said.

The Wolves were scheduled to go to Belleville on Sept. 18 to play the Loyalist Lancers. Aubin said she was confident for the upcoming game.

“After these two wins and our home openers, we’re going on the road. I think we got this easily,” she said.

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