Author: Kate McKenna

  • Vinyl records keep on spinning

    Vinyl records keep on spinning

    It’s Easter weekend, the weather is finally warming up and downtown London is buzzing as people enjoy the warmest weather in weeks. On Clarence Street, spring sun shines through the windows of Grooves Record Store. Reggae music plays over the store’s speakers as people leisurely flip through vinyl records. Andy Grimster stands near the front…

  • Bagels bring bustle to Spoke Café

    Bagels bring bustle to Spoke Café

    It’s 10:30 a.m. on a Friday and the Spoke Café is filled with the smell of toasted bagels as students line up for a mid-morning snack. Located on the main level of the UCC, the Spoke Café is a popular spot for students, faculty and staff alike, due in part to their famous bagels. “Our…

  • Four-legged volunteers provide canine comfort

    Four-legged volunteers provide canine comfort

    When Jade puts on her scarf, she begins to wag her tail. She knows she’s about to visit someone and brighten their day. “She’s very outgoing. Not super hyper, but she’s very friendly, very loving,” said Jenny Hauser, referring to her five-year-old golden retriever, Jade. “Jade is all about the people.” While this may not…