March 4, 2026

LRC tech tutors answer thousands of questions

BY RILEY LINSEMAN The Library Resource Centre has been offering tech support to those who use their online resources, which were introduced 20 years ago. The big renovation last year increased the number of computers to 80, making it the biggest lab on campus. This means that staff get a lot of technical questions. But, exactly how many questions is that? In 2016, the LRC information desk answered approximately 21,000, … Continued

Cultural Diversity Week just got more diverse

BY SHAFAQ PARWEZ The Student Life department at Conestoga brings the right amount of excitement to the campus to keep students entertained and engaged in a positive manner. Staff holds a range of activities, with the best known one being Cultural Diversity Week. This event is not only an opportunity for all international students to showcase their culture, but it also helps other students to learn about different cultures. During … 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

The Human Library: a sobering experience

By CHRIS HUSSEY Jake Reay was sitting on the couch at his house, when all of a sudden he came to. The last thing he remembered was getting a pack of cigarettes as his two friends waited for him in his car. One of his friends told him that Reay had driven them home. That was when Reay realized he had blacked out for that entire journey. “It hit me … Continued

Print girl in a digital world

by Cody Mudge Chances are that even if you are a first-year student at Conestoga you’ve visited the library at some point during your tenure. In fact, it’s tough to walk by the library and find it to be the quiet, calm and mousey auditorium you see in the movies. Contrary to the clichés, Conestoga’s library is a bustling amalgamation of traditional printed content directed at specific program needs and … Continued