Cali Adrian thinks about the importance of women in the world and how we can make it more equal for all genders. Photo by Rochelle Sciortino. March is International Women’s Month, a month where we celebrate and acknowledge the women in the community. It was established to bring awareness about women’s rights and gender equality. …
Journey to becoming Prairie Queen
Francis Yutrago, widely known as Francheska Dynamites in the drag world, a Filipino drag queen and Prairie Queen poses for the camera inside the endeavour room. Like a bomb, explosive on the stage, Francheska Dynamites has earned the title of “Prairie Queen” and took everyone by surprise. Behind his success is a story of hard…
New technology opens doors to immersive adventures
Research chair at START and VR/AR instructor, Mike McCready, checks out the Infinadeck Omnidirectional Treadmill on March 22 at Lethbridge College. It is the first of its kind in Canada. Lethbridge College’s Spatial Technologies Applied Research and Training (START) Centre had its official launch March 24. The Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR) program is a…
Stone Pipe Days marks historical treaty signing at Lethbridge College
One of many Indigenous dancers celebrated during the treaty signing with their traditional dances. On March 15 Lethbridge College hosted Stone Pipe days, an annual event that recognizes the pride, history and culture of the indigenous community. The event was held in the Val Matteotti gymnasium and hosted many tables that any student or participant…
Stress Less Week helps students cope with end-of-semester pressure
Melissa Duggan shows off some of the many items that will be available during Stress Less Week. The series of events aims to provide students with resources to reduce stress at this busy time in the school year. Do you have what feels like a million assignments and obligations and things to do in the…
How video games affect mental health
A study done by Microsoft says 84 per cent of respondents agreed gaming has positively impacted their mental health over the past year. 71 per cent said gaming helped them feel less isolated. Photo by Zach Lalin. As they treat their wounds, a timer pops up counting down from 10 seconds. Nearly getting eliminated by…
Toxic aspects of cosplay fandom ruin it for some
Maiya “Zero” Hanson (left) and Makaila “Arzen” Pocock (right), are local cosplayers dressing up as Ningguang and Beidou from Genshin Impact. Photo by Noreve Belarmino. The term Cosplay or costume and play began in 1984 by Nobuyuki Takahashi, the founder of Studio Hard. After Takahashi coined this term, people started using it in conventions and…
Students get crafty at first-ever Niitsitapipaitapiissin: Culture Craft Series
First-year nursing student Chelsea Onyia sews a ribbon on to fabric to make a ribbon skirt at the college’s Niitsitapipaitapiissin: Culture Craft Series on Feb. 8. Onyia believes it is important to have an Indigenous cultural presence on campus. Lethbridge College students learned more about Blackfoot culture through hands-on crafting workshops at the Niitsitapipaitapiissin: Culture…
RBC Student Success Series helps students prepare for success
Marni Hope, the event coordinator for Indigenous Services, has been a key part in getting these events to happen. Photo by Hayden Siemens For many students, finding time to build up their career, whether through their resume or job searching, can be an extremely difficult task. But for Indigenous students at Lethbridge College, getting the…
Westside bar gets students singing
Mark Kalegaric, karaoke host get people excited to get up and sing. Many post secondary students in Lethbridge often find Monday nights pretty quiet for any exciting things to do in the evenings. Local business Pogo Bros Entertainment has created the perfect solution to that problem with The Duke Pub giving them a venue. Pogo…