BY NATALEIGH MCCALLUM Drinking, for some students, can be a way to relax and unwind from a stressful week. But what happens when students are allowed to drink on campus during school hours? Jeff Scherer, president of Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI), said it isn’t an issue. “Drinking on campus during our open pub hours has not been a problem,” he said. “We believe that our student body is both responsible … Continued
By JOSH KENNEDY Students who have a tight budget may want to enter a contest to rename the main cafeteria. A $100 dining card will be awarded to the winning entrant. Jennifer Bruder, the food service director for Chartwells, which manages all the food services on campus including the main cafeteria and the eatery in the Sanctuary, came up with the idea for the contest after seeing the current name … Continued
BY COLE FROUDE Gary Cain and his band came to rock the Pub Nooner at Conestoga College on March 27. The band consists of Cain, who plays guitar and vocals, Tom Nagy on bass and Don McDougall on drums. Founded in 2009, the band has been touring around the area bringing their mix of blues and rock to venues such as the Goofy Newfie and the Lancaster Smoke House. They … Continued
BY SPENCER BEEBE Teams of students gathered in the Sanctuary on March 4 to participate in a variety of fun and challenging timed tasks to compete for a cash prize in front of a cheering crowd. Groups of students had their skills put to the test in these “Minute to Win It” challenges based on the popular game show of the same name. The tasks, which were organized by Conestoga … Continued
BY STEPH SMITH Conestoga College students had the opportunity to receive a glimpse into their future in the Sanctuary on Jan. 23. International clairvoyant Kristina Hope Ray gave eager and anxious students alike free individual tarot card readings. The line for this unique event grew as word got around that there was a fortune teller on campus. I arrived at noon, just as it was starting and already there were … Continued
