Dear Di: My partner is mad at me for liking other people’s photos
Liking photos can mean a lot of things, Di Daniels helps navigate the repercussions of liking photos on social media Dear Di, My partner and I... Read more.
Heckle: Wait, we just had reading week?
The nature of remote learning has even made taking a break difficult On Oct. 26 I woke up, forced myself out of bed after scrolling through my phone for who... Read more.
Opinion: Some bottled water brands need to leave store shelves now
Not to call out names or anything, but Dasani and Aquafina have disgusting, non-hydrating water This past month, I had the wonderful opportunity to drive... Read more.
Opinion: Things I learned from movies about isolation
Wild and Castaway prove to be encouraging during these unprecedented times Canadian leaders have implemented social distancing guidelines to limit the... Read more.
Dear Di: What to do with your partner during Stage 2
Di gives advice to couples on things to do given the current COVID-19 restrictions Dear Di, The announcement that Ottawa was heading back into... Read more.
Opinion: Does the NFL really care about player safety? I’m not convinced
Positive tests are problematic for the league, plus, it really messes with my fantasy football statistics The return of sports during COVID-19 has been... Read more.
Opinion: Professors are not making online learning any easier for students
There is much criticism with how some professors have responded to the transition to online learning Online classes have been hard for students and staff... Read more.
Dear Di: My landlord offered me a discount in exchange for sexual favours
I am worried that by ignoring the offer, we might get evicted Dear Di, my landlord has offered my roommate and I a discount on rent in exchange for... Read more.
Opinion: Masks have become a fashion statement, and everyone wants in on the action
I have spent outrageous amounts of money on masks When COVID-19 restrictions first started to take form and it was suggested that people wear masks, the... Read more.
Opinion: Astrology encourages us to appreciate our good qualities and our flaws
Astrology is very popular among Gen X and millennials Astrology is an art that interprets one’s fate according to the placement of the moon, planets, and... Read more.
An athlete’s take: Upswing in COVID-19 cases means more limitations for Gee-Gees athletes
While intramural leagues were cancelled, more rules and regulations were added to Gee-Gees team practices Everyday I wake up and immediately scroll through... Read more.
Heckle: If your snap story is you partying during COVID-19, don’t be surprised people are mad
If you break physical distancing rules and document it, you’re ruining everything for everyone Everyone knows the rules and regulations by now. Wear a... Read more.
Opinion: ‘There’s Something In the Water’ is essential for settlers sick of being complicit
Having lived in Nova Scotia all my life, I was shocked when I learned of the ongoing perpetration of environmental racism in my home province If you are a... Read more.
Opinion: Movie theatres and their inspirational nostalgic importance
Movie theatres have been empty for a long time due to COVID-19, but they are still important The last movie I saw in theatres was Little Women (2019).... Read more.
Dear Di: How to adjust to the changes in a relationship because of school
Di explains the importance of communication in a changing relationship Dear Di, I have been in a happy relationship throughout the summer. We spent... Read more.
An extended off-season: Mikayla Morton
Morton and the Gee-Gees women’s soccer team continue to practice at a high level despite cancellation of 2020 season Mikayla Morton has earned herself a... Read more.
Simp culture sucks
Men should be able to be nice to women without being called a simp The word ‘simp’ has become a well-known, popular, misogynistic insult towards men in... Read more.
Heckle: Please let me book a workout session at the U of O fitness centre
No matter when I check the website, zero spots are available Less than a week since the University of Ottawa opened up it’s fitness center at the Minto... Read more.
Opinion: Education system is a great place to start if we want to dismantle institutional racism
School is one of the first places where children learn about and experience institutional racism. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was murdered by four... Read more.
Heckle: it’s too early for pumpkin spice
It’s still summer, why are people walking around with pumpkin spice lattes? There is something incredibly unsettling about seeing pumpkin spice products... Read more.
Dear Di: Cancelling promised post-quarantine dates
Di reveals how to cancel plans that were made during lockdown Dear Di, During quarantine, I had the pleasure of flirting with various people over... Read more.
Sports Services releases new intramural regulations due to COVID-19
With COVID-19, how will students play in intramural leagues this Fall? According to the University of Ottawa, over 8,000 students, employees, and alumni... Read more.
Gee-Gees fall athletes faced with uncertainties from COVID-19
Various teams are in different stages as both leagues and the university continue to update guidelines As COVID-19 carries on with bringing... Read more.
Heckle: Stop sending me memes from private pages
Private meme accounts don’t even make sense Scrolling through Instagram can be hit or miss. Sometimes it is just selfies, scenery, and advertisements not... Read more.
U of O, Carleton should coordinate when posting exam schedules
Give every student a fair shot at tickets While some may have been hoping that the school simply forgot, the University of Ottawa finally posted the official... Read more.