Spring into the meaning of Easter
Easter is celebrated differently around the world. Italy has fireworks, Finland has costumes, New Zealand has a rabbit hunting event and Antigua has the streets covered with colourful carpets. Some families go to church and others participate in lent. Some families have large celebrations and others have small get-toge...
Apr 05, 2023
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What is normal?
What is normal? What does it mean to be normal? Well, normal is defined as "typical, usual or ordinary; what you would expect". What may be considered normal by society, might not be normal to us as individuals. As cultures vary from country to country, the meaning of normal changes. Social norms can vary fro...
Apr 05, 2023
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Why are podcasts becoming popular?
As I turned on my Spotify to listen to a new episode of my favourite podcast, Murder Mystery and Makeup by Bailey Sarian, I realized how popular podcasts are becoming. Each week, I listen to six different podcasts and that seems pretty normal. I then thought about how my friends have been getting into podcasts more ove...
Apr 03, 2023
What you don't know about the daylight saving time
The time has come and on March 12, many of us have lost an hour of sleep as our clocks spring ahead an hour. Before smartphones, we had to remind ourselves to change our clocks before going to bed and now technology does all of the work for us. So, let us tell you five facts that you can remind yourself for the next ti...
Apr 03, 2023
Get Tangled Up With Ottawa's Team
New to Ottawa and trying to get more involved in the city? Sports are a fantastic way to connect with new people, expand your social network and learn more about the city you've found yourself in. Hockey being our national game, you could take a dive into our local NHL (National Hockey League) team, the Ottawa Senators...
Dec 18, 2022
College Experience With a Global Eye
Starting over is never easy, especially in a different country, miles away from home with so many challenges along the road. Challenges that include for instance: learning the new language, the culture and the way of life. This can easily be portrayed in the college life here in Canada. At Algonquin College, the school...
Dec 18, 2022
The Heroes of Ottawa - CeVILIAN
The Heroes of Ottawa - CeVILAIN CKDJ prides itself on being the ONLY radio station in Ottawa that plays 100% local music and promoting local artists. CeVILAIN, a local titan in the Ottawa hard rock/metal scene, have been a staple band in our setlist since their 2020 album "On Death and Dying". They very recen...
Dec 18, 2022
My Quirky Game Reviews
It's no secret I like playing video games, whether it be from stress, boredom or just slacking off. One game came out this year that was something else! It didn't really blow me away with amazement, it didn't change my life, it wasn't even that good, but personally, I would have to say it takes the crown for the 2022 g...
Dec 07, 2022
Is there a Key to Happiness?
"I want to live a life that is filled with joy and happiness" - I am sure for many of us, this is one of the top goals we want to reach in life. But why does it seem so hard for so many people to reach this goal? Is there anything we can do to improve our happiness? And what even has an impact on the level of...
Nov 21, 2022
The OC Transpo: Worth a shot, or is it a Flop?
Being a college student who lives off campus and has to take the OC Transpo every single day to class can be a hassle. I really have to plan ahead so I have enough time to get ready; like what time do I wake up at? This opens up the question: Is the OC Transpo worth taking? The bus arrives every 15-30 minutes; however,...
Nov 14, 2022