Story, image and slideshow by Amanda Allison
We all know it exists. We’ve heard of people going there. We’ve been linked to their website and probably had a guest speaker in a class or two.
But, not all of us have been to the library. And even less of us have any idea of the services they offer.
It’s not just a place full of shelves and shelves of books. Though, they do have over 100,000. But those books are only ten per cent of the library’s collection. 90 per cent of the …

Story, image and video by Jonnel Briscoe
For first generation students, the expectations for them to succeed in college or university can be nerve-racking. Especially when they don’t know where to turn to for support.
As a part of the provincial government’s initiative to support students who are the first in their family to attend a post-secondary institution, Durham College has received over $200,000 in funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
The first generation support programs at Durham College focuses on outreach, pre- and post-admissions support and also support for …

Story, image and slideshow by Edith Zikmann
Have no fear, the Sexual Health Resource Centre is here!
Students looking for confidential, free and non-judgmental advice from fellow students can visit the SHRC on campus.   Located inside the Campus Health Centre, the Sexual Health Resource Clinic is a cozy, friendly place to go and speak about matters regarding sexuality and sexual health.
Along with friendly advice, students can call or drop by the SHRC for information and referrals about STD’s, safe sex, relationships, pregnancy and contraception.  An on-site library and educational teach-in sessions are …

Story, image and audio by Lauren Thomas.
You’re coming to the end of your college career at Durham College and the questions of where to go from here are endless. But don’t fear, the Graduate Fair is here.
Swooping in like the educational Superman, the Graduate Fair will take place March 23 in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre in gym 3, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and aims to inform and help prepare students for their future.
“I think we just want to get as many graduates out as we can …

By Mila McCarthy
The Student Association will be introducing a new executive policy that will help govern SA executives. The policy will tackle issues such as finance, governance, external committees and much more. The policy will take effect on May 1st.

Video by Lynn Wayling
The Student Association of Durham College, UOIT and Trent in Oshawa is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 30. But the question is, do students care?

Video by Mike Terminesi
Hundreds of students walk through it every day with little or no thought of those who live there.  1877 Dalhousie Cres has become known as “the hole in the fence” and is a short cut used by just about everyone.  But how do those who live there feel about this?

Video By Shawntee Russell
I spoke with VP of Internal Nicole Robichaud.

Video by Shayna Brown
Between Thanksgiving, Christmas dinner and all the treats people managed to shovel down their gullet over the winter, it’s not uncommon to find a few extra pounds when you start taking off the winter wear. And with all the warm weather we’ve been having it’s no secret that summer is just around the corner. Check out some quick tips for getting your body ready for the beach.

Story, image and slideshow by Matt Bird
It’s election time again at Durham College and UOIT, and with Student Association posts all filled that can mean only one thing: playing with the big boys. Both Durham and UOIT are looking for a new student representative on their respective Boards of Governors.
With five candidates at UOIT – three for undergraduates, two for graduates – and four at Durham, students will have no shortage of choice when they go to the polls this week. Voting for the position begins on Wednesday and ends …