National Gallery of Canada introduces new virtual exhibit entitled Photostories Canada
An absurdly long and brief history of Canada The National Gallery of Canada’s (NGC) newest virtual exhibit, Photostories Canada, has been decades in the... Read more.
Eating, testing, and socializing: Overviewing Omicron restrictions for students living on campus
Gym closures, takeout dining, and guest limitations are several of the new guidelines students in residence are navigating The Omicron variant has led to... Read more.
Shining a light on some of the U of O’s most beloved professors during the pandemic (Part Two)
Highlighting professors that have made learning during the pandemic as smooth as it can be We have now entered another uncertain semester of teaching —... Read more.
Mental health in sports: Through the eyes of male athletes
It is primordial for athletes to take care of their mental health while competing There is no question that mental illness is something that affects a... Read more.
Live from the archives: Anthrax scare near the U of O (2001)
White powder found in Sandy Hill Originally published on October 18, 2001 An anthrax scare hit Sandy Hill early on Oct.16. Emergency response teams... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Academic freedom takes precedence over ideologically driven diversity initiatives
Controversial perspectives help students become more nuanced and are completely consistent with diversity — that is, unless one is only interested in a... Read more.
Undergraduate academic research: A world waiting for U of O students to explore
For students like us, the joy of our university years is the realization that there is so much to discover Dr. Pascale Duhamel, a professor in musicology at... Read more.
Review: Daisy at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
Daisy is a well-produced thought-provoking production, a trip to the past, and a glimpse of the present Daisy is a stage production written by Canadian... Read more.
Opinion: Christmas is over-commercialized
The true meaning of Christmas Christmas is one of those holidays that everyone looks forward to all year long, kind of like students counting down to summer... Read more.
Sitting in uncertainty: Class of 2022 reflects on their post-graduate plans
Graduates discuss the difficult reality of moving on from university For some University of Ottawa alumni, graduating from university is regarded as one of... Read more.
The best Gee-Gees moments of 2021
U of O teams provided plenty of memorable moments in 2021 For Gee-Gees teams, 2021 was filled with amazing highlights. From championships, individual... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: It’s snowing in Hawai’i
Sustainability isn’t about telegraphing our environmental virtue anymore; it’s about surviving a planetary emergency Dear Editor, Hawaii’s reputation... Read more.
Team Canada Black wins Capital City Challenge in overtime
Oshawa Generals forward Callum Ritchie scores winning goal in overtime The two best teams in the round-robin met in the Capital City Challenge finals on Dec.... Read more.
Editorial: Bilingualism should not be used as a tool to keep unilingual members of the U of O community in the dark
Everyone who speaks French or English should be able to attend Senate meetings and receive the same information word for word On the last two Mondays of every... Read more.
Tomato: 10 Reasons to join the Fulcrum
Number three is our favourite Looking for something to do with your time and skills? Want to make some money? Look no further — we have a revitalized list... Read more.
Women’s hockey: Team Canada continues preparation for Olympics games at Capital City Challenge
The women’s team lost their first game by a score of 7-3 After taking part in four games against the women’s U.S national hockey team in the framework of... Read more.
Gees men’s volleyball club wins Adidas Cup on their path to nationals in May
U of O men’s volleyball Club has overcome the label of a ‘rebuilding year’ One great thing about fall 2021 has been seeing Gee-Gees teams back in full... Read more.
Amendment to academic regulation I-8.5 seeks to increase visibility of language rights in the classroom
UOSU francophone affairs commissioner Lia Bosquet worked to get the motion passed for four months An amendment has been made to University of Ottawa academic... Read more.
Fun Sh*t: Ranking my best interactions with strangers
With great power comes great responsibility The saying goes: sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. Though usually a fan of... Read more.
U of O signs the Scarborough Charter, now has to work to implement its objective says special advisor on anti-racism de B’béri
“You have to work,” said professor Boulou Ebanda de B’béri. “The Scarborough Charter’s objectives have to be implemented. And it will be a long... Read more.
Virtual theatre with Playwrights Canada Press
Virtual format adds unexpected layer of intimacy The Press Play Reading Series, an event organized by the Playwrights Canada Press, offers its attendees a... Read more.
Besserer Park saved as TCU abandons plans to pave the Sandy Hill green space
Action Sandy Hill wants to continue focus on preserving and creating more green spaces After a months-long fight against the City of Ottawa and TCU... Read more.
Students frustrated with the U of O’s plan to end dining hall’s takeout program
Petitions have been created asking University to reverse course The University of Ottawa’s Food Services has announced it will be ending the dining hall’s... Read more.
Whoo’s interested in owls?
Give a hoot about owls Gregory Rand is the assistant collections manager for all birds at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. As the resident bird... Read more.
Dinosaurs and digs: Everything you need to know
Mallon discusses what to expect at a dig, dino myths and why dinos were so big Jordan Mallon is a research scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature here in... Read more.