Many Lethbridge College Students are spending their time studying for their exams, which is causing a lot of stress for many of the students. For most people, college is the way to get themselves into a career they are interested in or to learn new skills. But for someone to learn these skills, they must…
How technology helps with homesickness
Karenys Cuicas, ESL student during one of her classes in the Lethbridge College Buchanan Library. A study from Baylor University published in June 2015 by Grace Pardede revealed homesickness in the modern age can lead to severe psychological distress. According to the study, the cultural relocation and variations are bound to be factors influencing homesickness…
Struggling students seek answers about fall break
First-year nursing students at Lethbridge College complete assignments at Buchanan Library on Nov. 18. The group notes November is a stressful time and after completing midterms in the previous week, they had six assignments due on the same day. With the fall semester in full swing, Lethbridge College students are feeling the pressure – and…
New ‘peer-spective’ on mental health: promoting student-led support systems
Seize The Awkward is one of several new mental health initiatives sweeping Lethbridge College. Lori Harasem says the campaign is a helpful tool for those who aren’t sure how to start conversation about mental health with a friend who might be showing red flags. Talking candidly about mental health has proven to be effective in…
Yoga helps mental health
Kelsey Tasker demonstrates her strength and balance in side crow. Imagine yourself in a calm and content state of being. Now imagine you are in tune with your body and mind instead of at their mercy. For many people with mental health issues such as stress or anxiety, this feeling can seem unobtainable, but yoga…
Students beg college to lower parking passes
Alysia Medema, who’s a fourth year student, hopes the passes get lowered to an affordable price to prevent cost build up over the years. Photo by Zach Lalin. Students hope Lethbridge College facilities management starts to lower the cost of parking. Besides tuition and finding a place to live, parking passes are one of the…
Healthiest and cheapest options to get at the food court
The cafeteria offers salads every school day including the chef salad. Photo by Hayden Siemens. After a long morning class, your brain can be practically begging you for something to give it the fuel it needs. Now you could go to the vending machine and get that package of chips that probably won’t give your…
Kodiak Soccer athletes are excited to see to see Canada in the World Cup.
The Lethbridge College Kodiaks soccer team is excited to see Canada compete in the Qatar World Cup. Photo by Kevin Castro Guillin. Canada soccer team has made it to the Qatar World Cup after 36 years after appearing in Mexico in 1986 Soccer influence has been increasing in Canada, opening the doors to new teams…
New college president fitting right in
Lethbridge College President and CEO Dr. Brad Donaldson discusses future plans with Erin Hall, assistant to the provost and vice president academic. On Friday, Lethbridge College celebrated the Presidential Installation of Dr. Brad Donaldson, The nineth President and CEO in the college’s history. With the sound of bagpipes echoing through the halls, the ceremony began…
‘Resilient’ Lethbridge College graduates celebrate at fall convocation
Lethbridge College graduate Oliver Namugerwa stands near the college’s main entrance, waiting for family to gather and take pictures after the fall convocation ceremony on Oct. 15, 2022. Namugerwa graduates with Honours from the Early Childhood Education certificate program. Lethbridge College graduates crossed the stage during the fall convocation ceremony Saturday afternoon – despite a…