April 23, 2024

IT Support website new and improved

BY SHAFAQ PARWEZ Conestoga’s IT Support website has a new look, with some of the features updated and made more accessible. The department was quick to act on suggestions from students, working diligently over the past year to enhance the features of the website and make it as user-friendly as possible. The work was completed by website developers, all of whom are Conestoga students. According to other students on campus, … Continued

New sports bar offers unique atmosphere

By Sean Malinowski Bulls Eye Bar and Grill, a newly-renovated sports bar that prides itself on its unique menu selection, is the perfect place to watch a Jays’ or Leafs’ game or enjoy a few rounds of pool. The restaurant opened in the spring, in the same location as recently closed All Star Wings and Ribs. It is operated by the same people. Chintan Patel is one of the co-owners … Continued

What to expect from the LRC

BY JESSICA PETT Ten bookable rooms, 560 seats, 580 places to plug in and 80 computers. All of this is housed in the 27,000-square-foot library resource centre (LRC) at the Doon campus. There are many attributes to this newly renovated space and as students it is important to know everything that is available to you. The bright, modern and inviting library has become a safe haven to a large majority … Continued

Smoke’s Poutine is here

BY EMMIE SIROKY You can have your cheese curds and eat them on campus too, thanks to Conestoga College’s new café addition, – Smoke’s Poutinerie. “It’s a new concept, poutine is a huge trend right now,” said Jennifer Bruder, food service director. “People are loving it all over the place. It’s something that is fun and funky, it’s also the brand itself that’s really upbeat.” Smoke’s was founded in 2008 … Continued

Syrian Awareness Day also a fundraiser

BY JOE WEPPLER According to Immigration Partnership – a group of more than 100 local organizations and community members focused on supporting and integrating immigrants – planning is underway to prepare for nearly 1,150 Syrian refugees who are soon expected to start arriving in Waterloo Region. On Dec. 3, Conestoga NDP will be hosting a Syrian Awareness Day in the Sanctuary from noon to 1 p.m. at the Doon campus … Continued

Light Illuminated at The Museum

BY JOSHUA VAN OSTRAND TheMuseum’s new exhibit, Light Illuminated, is designed to show people in the community some aspects of light that affect their daily lives. The museum is hosting the exhibit as part of the United Nations’ International Year of Light, a global initiative to raise awareness of the importance of light and light-based technologies. Spread across six rooms, Light Illuminated uses many interactive exhibits to show museum guests … Continued