Perspectives: a glimpse into student life at Lethbridge College

STREET TEAM: Represent LC in Your Hometown

Aaron Temple — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 22:57:24 +0000

Lethbridge College is looking for students who are returning in the fall to represent LC, during the summer, in their hometown high schools. If you love Lethbridge College and are passionate about the program you are in, being a part of the Street Team is the perfect opportunity to tell people about it, and even get paid... Read more.

College Life…

Aaron Temple — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:42:30 +0000

College Life… In April I will be done my third semester, and so far, the college experience and living in Lethbridge has been amazing, stressful, exciting, drama-filled, and entertaining. When I moved here I didn’t know anyone; it was just me and my two year old son. For some, adjusting would be difficult, but it... Read more.

New Adventures: Good bye Lethbridge College, Hello Royal Roads University!

Alex Kulas — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:40:02 +0000

I chose Lethbridge College initially because it was close to home. I came to college right after graduating from high school. I had family who previously attended Lethbridge College and highly recommended the business program. Lethbridge was a great stepping stone. Firstly because I would be able to go home if I chose to, but... Read more.

Kony 2012

Alex Kulas — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:00:51 +0000

Filmmaker Jason Russell visited Africa in 2003 and returned with a story that made people ask what they could do to help. Jason co-founded the non-profit Invisible Children Inc. which is working to make the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army, Joseph Kony of Uganda famous by raising support for his arrest. Kony’s arrest will... Read more.

The Battle of Park-ing-Place

Elias Cunningham — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 03:00:11 +0000

Those of you whom follow my blog know by now that I generally write about topics fairly serious in nature. This entry is one of those. But instead of talking about racism, remembering our veterans or other topics, I’m going to write about a huge problem Lethbridge has. A problem which is only getting worse... Read more.

Grieving the loss of Sarah

Alex Kulas — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:04:15 +0000

Reading week marks a week off for students. It is a nice chance to catch up on some sleep, your favorite shows, hang out with friends and just relax. Unfortunately tragedy has struck our campus as we mourn the loss of a first year Communication Arts Student, Sarah Plumer. I did not know Sarah personally,... Read more.

Where did my year go?

Alex Kulas — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:19:17 +0000

It is hard to believe that it has been one year since I picked up my nomination forms for the position of LCSA President. I remember running the campaign, talking to students and having the great opportunity to do so with my good friend Veronica Weir, who is now the college’s Board of Governors Student... Read more.

Valentine’s Day… Good, Bad and Indifferent

Aaron Temple — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:42:03 +0000

Valentine’s Day is, by far, the most romantically anticipated day of the year. However, for quite a large percentage of people, they spend Valentine’s Day alone, which can be somewhat depressing and lonely for many single people. But, possibly, it’s a worse feeling to be married or dating someone and not have their significant other... Read more.

How far does racism exsist in Canada?

Elias Cunningham — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:46:24 +0000

Racism has taken a beating in the last 50 years. Back then it wasn’t uncommon to hear of people being assaulted or even murdered due to the colour of their skin. Now our society is considered to be one of the most friendly to different races on the planet. This is a very good thing.... Read more.

Safe Travels

Veronica Weir — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:52:59 +0000

In light of recent events in Mexico – the beating of a woman into a coma, a lot of Canadian travelers are debating whether travels to Mexico are safe. Statistics show that Mexico receives the highest volume of Canadian travelers compared to other destinations. According to National Post 1.6 Million Canadians visited Mexico in 2010... Read more.