“I’m gonna miss all this gear when I leave.” 2nd year Photography Student #HumansOfAC – Photo by Siamak Abrishami
Student Life
Are you looking for activities to do at Algonquin College when you’re not in class? Look no further! This segment of the blog will show what student life is like at AC through events, opportunities, and showcasing our population.
By Ian Campbell, Algonquin Thunder’s Events and Communications Coordinator
During home games, you can usually find me on my perch located behind the scorer’s table. From there you get a fantastic view of the game, the crowd, and the entire spectacle that is a varsity event. And let me tell you, when all cylinders are firing, it is quite the beast. After thirteen months in my position as Events and Communications Coordinator for the Thunder, I have gained a real appreciation for the process itself and the myriad of individuals that contribute to making an individual game a success, regardless of the outcome on the scoreboard. To give you some insight into the effort that goes into making a Thunder home game happen, consider these numbers… Continue reading
In a battle of two Ottawa Curling Club teams, Jenn Hanna and her team of Brit O’Neill, Stephanie Hanna and Karen Sagle scored two three-enders in a 10-8 victory over Team Homan who were returning to the Ontario Championships after beating Team Canada at the 2015 Scotties.
“We are just elated with the win and are beyond pumped to represent the province,” said Brit, a third year Algonquin College student in the Dental Hygiene program.
To make it to nationals, the team had to face four past champions plus Rachel Homan’s rink – the best women’s curling team in the world right now! “Being the underdog going into the final, we kept our composure and pulled out an amazing game!” Best of luck to Brit, Jenn, Stephanie, and Karen in Grande Prairie, Alberta – the Scotties Tournament of Hearts gets underway February 20 – 28.