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The Scary Truth About Thanksgiving About 

The Scary Truth About Thanksgiving

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6:00AM alarms. Those are the worst, right? Still embraced by your lulling sheets, you’re forced to fill your drowsy eyes with bright, artificial lights, and make your way to your long, grueling day. But, once in a blue moon, when all the stars perfectly align, you get to remember that the day is the second Monday of October – it’s Thanksgiving! There are no classes to attend, no work to get to, no need to wake up. In such rare moments, sweetly sprinkled in the calendar, you are able to…

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Making a Difference One Slice, One Stir and One Meal at a Time Clubs 

Making a Difference One Slice, One Stir and One Meal at a Time

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When we picture hunger, we often imagine far-off countries facing famine and crisis. But the truth is, food insecurity exists silently all around us, even here in Canada, sitting next to us in the cafeteria. Learning about the common myths surrounding food insecurity pushed us to look closer to home and reflect on students in our community’s relationship with food. That curiosity led us to the Vanier Food Club, a space that, while rooted in a love for cooking and sharing meals, also happens to foster connection, inclusion and access…

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What does Homework Look like for Vanier College Teachers? Voices 

What does Homework Look like for Vanier College Teachers?

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Teachers are the driving force of our nation. They educate the future leaders of the world! With all the classes and students they tend to, they to have ”homework”. So, The Insider decided to interview a few teachers to find out what that looks like. On a day-to-day basis, what does “homework” look like for you? J. G. Toney (History) “Homework keeps me pretty busy on a regular basis, and requires consistent attention and effort throughout the semester. Probably more now than when I was a student myself! But it’s…

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3 Things YOU Need to Do to Gain Muscle Health 

3 Things YOU Need to Do to Gain Muscle

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Before we get into the good stuff, let’s get real. No matter your gender, there is certainly an incentive to look a certain way based on societal expectations. Remember this: that incentive alone is not enough to sustain a long term goal like putting on pure muscle mass. I’d be lying if I said that I myself am not a little bit glute biased in my training regimen for aesthetic reasons. There isn’t anything inherently wrong with training for aesthetics, it’s just that intention matters when it comes to staying…

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Where are our Cheerleaders? Opinion 

Where are our Cheerleaders?

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As another football season comes to an end, our stands feel quieter than ever. Not too long ago, Vanier’s cheerleaders filled those spaces with rhythm and school spirit. It has now been three years since the Cheetahs Cheerleading team was quietly dismantled, dismissed as an unnecessary component to Cheetah pride. In trying to align with a feminist cause, the school ended up silencing one of the few places where femininity was celebrated through strength, teamwork, and discipline. Cheerleading wasn’t vanity — it was athleticism, artistry, and community. Its absence mirrors…

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Get to know the Vanier Cheetahs: Football Team Sports 

Get to know the Vanier Cheetahs: Football Team

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American football is a sport known for its intense physical contact and thrilling plays. The Vanier footballers have all that and more. With the season in full-swing, The Insider was able to interview defensive linemen Jordan Williams and Maxime Lefebvre, and defensive-back Saule Philanthrope to get the inside scoop. To kick things off, Jordan shares that the team’s goal for this season is “To be champions” (Williams, 2025). Teammate and defensive lineman Saule Lefebvre also agrees. According to him, the talented players and strong bond that the men have with…

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Get to know the Vanier Cheetahs: D1 Men Basketball Sports 

Get to know the Vanier Cheetahs: D1 Men Basketball

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The men of the D1 Basketball team are giants on and off the court. Their unmatched energy is truly impressive and you better believe they’re gonna bring the heat this season. Amongst the team are players Randy Kabalu Tshizanga andd Cameron Woods. Returning player, Randy, shares how the team is “locked in” and more than ready to “get the gold medal and win nationals” (Kabalu Tshizanga, 2025). The players, or “dawgs” as Randy puts it, all have chemistry which unifies their playing ability on-court (Kabalu, Tshizanga). New to the team,…

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Get to know the Vanier Cheetahs: D1 Women Basketball Team Sports 

Get to know the Vanier Cheetahs: D1 Women Basketball Team

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Basketball is no sport for the weak. Luckily, the Vanier College Women’s Basketball team put the ‘’T’’ in ‘’Tough’’ when playing on the court. With the start of the season rapidly approaching, student-athlete Asia Thorne shares that the team’s “main goal is to win a championship while continuing to grow as a unit’’ (2025). At times, Asia admits, ‘’it takes [the team] a quarter to find [their] rhythm”. But the girls’ “energy” and “deep roster of players who can all match each other’s intensity” (Thorne, 2025) ends up being the…

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Get to know the Vanier Cheetahs: Women Volleyball Team Sports 

Get to know the Vanier Cheetahs: Women Volleyball Team

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The Insider was lucky to have been able to interview women volleyball players Annabelle Fugere, Andrea Gabriela Zlotea, Ersi Qesku and Coach Jason Daoust. With the season starting today on their home court, the team can not wait to put their practice to work. According to the team’s Libero, Annabelle, “the goal this season is to bring light to the sport and the team. We want people to be familiar with us and we want to give our 100% every day. This year the team is reaching for as far…

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Get to know the Vanier Cheetahs: Men Volleyball Team Sports 

Get to know the Vanier Cheetahs: Men Volleyball Team

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The Men Volleyball Team is packed with energetic and talented athletes. To find out more about the team, The Insider took the time to interview student athlete, Oliver D’Avino. Here is what he had to say: What is your team’s goal for this season? ‘’Our goal is to improve our skills individually and to improve our synergy as a team. We plan to get better each practice and hopefully go up a division’’ (D’Avino, 2025). Any predictions for this season’s outcome? ‘’I can’t say for certain since I haven’t seen…

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