Lethbridge College instructor and START researcher Tyler Heaton sets up new motion capture equipment on Nov. 25, 2022. The equipment comes from a federal grant the START program recieved earlier in the year. Virtual beings or non-player characters that think and act on their own may be here sooner than you think. Lethbridge College’s Centre…
Exam Stress and the ways to combat it
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…
Seasonal Affective Disorder on International Students
Akashdeep Singh (left) and Arshdeep Singh Randhawa (right), both international students, are seen playing table tennis in The Cave. Variety of new indoor activities are available for international students to socialize and can help them during the winter months. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, has affected the mental health of several students, whether they are…
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…
Lethbridge College international students rely on one another to overcome challenges.
International student Donabel Bigtas Castro and classmate Hunter Graves catch up in the hallways of Lethbridge College on Nov. 17. As the holiday season approaches, international students at Lethbridge College are looking for support to deal with homesickness. Donabel Bigtas Castro, a first-year business administration student at the college, said she has been away from…
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…
Lethbridge’s pet population problem
Four week old Flop is looking for her forever home. Let her flop into your lap. Adopt from the Lethbridge Animal Shelter. Photo by Jesse Wikdahl Animal shelters across Lethbridge continue to operate close to capacity this fall. With winter weather on the way, many animals are in need of adoption. More room is needed…
Artists: love it or hate it AI is here
AI generated image of “The Pyramids if painted by Van Gogh” Image generated by NeuralLove. The art world has been changed by the introduction of AI-generated artwork and digital artists are skeptical of how it will impact arts and culture. Artificial intelligence or AI art generation, while not a new concept, was a largely inefficient…