After cleaning up at the Ontario University Athletics basketball awards, Gee-Gees athletes also got their fair share of representation on the national level in both basketball and hockey.
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The University of Ottawa’s environmental awareness has been formally recognized, with the most recent recognition in the UI Green Metric World University Ranking, where the U of O placed second in Canada and 27th in the world. But regardless of our international standing on the issue, seeing litter everywhere speaks volumes about our poor attitude towards the environment.
Despite the dismissal of these promising motions, it seems that this fourth installment of the GAs has inspired students to put forth their ideas to keep our campus at its best.
Private sessions of public meetings should be used sparingly by governing bodies On campus, both the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)’s Board of Administration (BOA) and the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) hold meetings that are open to the public—mostly. These bodies can hold a vote to go “in camera”, …
Both the Gee-Gees men’s and women’s teams have qualified for their respective CIS tournaments, and if you haven’t been following the action closely, you’re in luck—here you’ll find a breakdown everything you need to know about both tournaments.
From Canadian tuxedos and flannel dresses, to etched images of iconic Canadian items, one thing is clear: Sophie is determined to “out-Canadian” herself. Never mind asking Sophie her opinion about important issues affecting Canadians, when she can represent us in the clothes she wears.
Everyone knows that green smoothies are healthy, but this one is delicious and filling too.
2016 budget cuts mean future work to rebuild damaged system The recent release of the 2016 Ontario budget comes with a great deal of promise for students, with the new Ontario Student Grant to allow increased access to university for families of lower incomes. However, while the provincial government has made large strides in education, …
In a packed and deafening Montpetit Hall, the Gees were able to vanquish the Gryphons in a hard-fought affair.
“We have to get in the gym and get ready for Final Four. We’re not going home yet.”—Mike L’Africain, Gee-Gees point guard.
The Vancouver natives released this 10-track album riddled with infectious beats, reverberating guitar, and dark lyrical undertones. The album tells the story of a band’s slowly growing recognition, and the intoxicating pleasures and troubles that come with it.
The divestment movement is rapidly taking over university campuses across the country, but is it really the best way to bring about positive environmental change?
Increase in funding means more jobs, but still no solutions beyond summer Earlier this month Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that the government will be doubling its funding for the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Expanding this program is good news for students, and a much-needed recognition of the fact that the current job market isn’t …
With midterms and finals on the horizon, a lot of students are in need of a good hug. Luckily, the Canadian cuddle industry is here to provide such snuggly comfort…for a price.
Proposed bill cuts down on landfill waste, frees up government funds The Waste-Free Ontario Act is an excellent step forward in dealing with a world that is increasingly seeing the effects of environmental degradation. The proposed law, currently under public consultation, would shift the cost of recycling products that currently go into the black or …
Movie ratings focus too much on sex, rather than violence The latest Marvel release, Deadpool, broke several records for R-rated movies, including highest grossing opening weekend for an R-rated movie. With the release of such a successful movie, that wears its R rating as comfortably as Deadpool wears red spandex, it’s the perfect time to …
Last week the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) in the United States released a statement advising the 3.3 million women who are sexually active and not on birth control that they should stop drinking entirely due to the risks it poses to a potential fetus. This is a policy based on hypotheticals—being pregnant, that the …
What does Alfred Kinsey’s research and Michael Fassbender’s penis have in common? They’re both key components to understanding the Fulcrum’s guide to sex education through cinema.
Focus on better testing, not limiting potential donors We’ve all heard the slogan “It’s in you to give” or the idea that just one pint of donated blood can save a life, now especially at the U of O as Canadian Blood Services was on campus this week collecting donations while reminding students of the …
Rapper’s arrival sparks creation of many new campus clubs Rapper and flat earth theory advocate B.o.B is in Ottawa this week to use LeBreton Flats as a testing ground to prove to the world his belief that the planet is flat. City officials invited B.o.B to come to Ottawa because “It’d great for the city …
Every varsity athlete dreams of making it to the big time. But, as Sports Editor Spencer Murdock finds out, that goal isn’t always realistic.
Using social media for promotion is commonplace in today’s world. Using a disagreement with another artist for self promotion can be a significant tool—but it can also be double-edged sword depending on the outcome.
According to the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) “2015 Hollywood Diversity Report”, which analyzed the top 200 film releases and all of broadcast, cable, and digital television programming from 2012-2013, nearly 40 per cent of the U.S. population was non-white in 2013, yet made up only 16.7 per cent of lead roles in theatrical films and 6.5 per cent of lead roles in broadcast scripted television.
Without the use of conventional win-loss, head-to-head, and strength of schedule statistics, the rankings are compiled in a totally subjective manner—at the coaches’ discretion.
Given the CRTC’s lack of support for specialty channels and genre protection, is there any hope for the future of original Canadian television content?
