Elyse Barker

Reading Time: 2 minutes The internet has a strange way of deciding when something deserves a second life. A song, a clip, or a familiar name can sit quietly in the background for years before suddenly being pulled back into the spotlight. In recent years, this cycle has become a defining part of how artists’ careers evolve, proving that relevance online doesn’t always depend on new releases, but on new contexts.

Algonquin College ushered in the holiday season on Dec. 1 with its 14th annual tree-lighting celebration, drawing students, staff and families. Held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Student Commons, representatives from Student Services and the Algonquin Students’ Association highlighted the long-standing partnership between the two groups, noting that the tree-lighting has become a beloved tradition on campus.

The energy inside Studio A was loud long before the music started, as students filled the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre on Nov. 27 for the ARC’s second boxing session with The RIG Boxing Gym. The one-hour class brought students together for a music-driven workout led by Julie Parker, a coach and studio manager at The RIG’s Southpaw location. With no bags in the room, students followed Parker’s guidance as she introduced the basic punches and movements that form boxing’s foundation.