Artists rally together via Bandcamp for ACLU, Planned Parenthood
Musicians, independent labels rise up in opposition to Trump administration Politically tumultuous times often prompt a swift uprising from the music... Read more.
Taboo! Productions’ inaugural play charms audience at Academic Hall
LGBTQ+ reimagining of A Midsummer Night’s Dream met with standing ovation on last night of show Love was in the air at Academic Hall from Jan. 31 to Feb. 4,... Read more.
Award-winning documentary premieres at Alumni Auditorium
The Prison in Twelve Landscapes offers new insight into an age old problem No one takes a second look at prisoners once they’re out of the joint, and... Read more.
Day of Action reminds Canada that diversity is strength
People put difference aside, come together to support Muslim neighbours On Saturday, Feb. 4, a crowd of 300 people gathered at the Human Rights Monument on... Read more.
Movies you should have seen: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
Why it’s famous With the 89th Academy Awards looming on the horizon, Oscar trivia is at the forefront of a lot of people’s minds. A film that’s sure... Read more.
And the Oscar goes to … misogyny
Constance Wu speaks out against toxic Casey Affleck nomination Oscar season is a wondrous time to help distract us from the hardships and toils of everyday... Read more.
It’s time for Hollywood to split with mental illness stereotypes
True horror lies in lived experience of the mentally ill, not in cinematic sensationalism *Spoiler alert* To quote an episode of the 1990s X-Men cartoon,... Read more.
It’s lit in the library: Born a Crime | Trevor Noah
During the school year, when you feel like readings are piled up to your ears, reading for fun can seem like a ridiculous idea—but it shouldn’t. Reading is... Read more.
Sleep be damned—the show must go on!
Student association puts together full theatrical production in just 24 hours Beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28, over a dozen students accepted the... Read more.
Do It For Daron holds first mental health speaker series on campus
Students, athletes, and researchers share their experiences with mental illness Mental health awareness has another major advocate on campus. Do It For Daron... Read more.
Journalism meets theatre in The Ghomeshi Effect
U of O alumna behind verbatim dance piece encourages dialogue on sexual assault On Friday, Jan. 20, as anti-Trump feminists were gearing up to march in Ottawa... Read more.
Fulcrum confessionals: navigating freshman year
I have to be quite honest about something. When I applied to the University of Ottawa, I didn’t think I would be accepted. My grades in high school were... Read more.
U of O alumna opens art exhibit at Allsaints Gallery
Point and Place captures post-graduate malaise with grace For most of us, a lazy summer at the family cottage might produce a few cute Instagram pictures. But... Read more.
UOMTS presents American Idiot
Stage adaptation of Green Day album sells out, stuns audiences at Academic Hall The University of Ottawa’s Musical Theatre Society (UOMTS) rocked the campus... Read more.
Performers at Ottawa Women’s March talk Trump
Event garners crowd of up to 8,000 in solidarity with American women On Friday, Jan. 21, up to 8,000 women and men marched in Ottawa in solidarity with the... Read more.
Campus creations: from poetry to prose
"The sky didn't load today" By Rich Larson It was an aching white blank, with little fissures where code leaked out like drizzling rain, but nobody seemed... Read more.
Taking on the magazine world at an astounding PACE
U of O alumni launch second issue of indie magazine, seek local artists to contribute Ottawa is chock full of artists waiting for their time to shine, and... Read more.
Ready, set, whoa: A Gee-Gee’s guide to the U.K. (chapter five)
Coming home Since my semester abroad is over, and I’m starting back at the University of Ottawa this term, I thought it would be the perfect time to look... Read more.
The Future is Female takes on Ottawa
All-female comedy lineup sold out two shows at Pour Boy For Toronto-based stand up comedian Natalie Norman, co-host of the popular period discussion podcast... Read more.
SwimAbility starts their winter season with a fundraiser
U of O’s chapter of national nonprofit helps disabled children learn how to swim “Just keep swimming” isn’t this club’s motto, but it should... Read more.
Holiday specials you should have seen
With finals right around the corner, you may not have time to get into the festive spirit and walk through the snow-filled streets of Ottawa. So instead, stay... Read more.
The U of O Pop Orchestra invites you to their winter concert
Prepare to excite your inner child with music from Beethoven to Star Wars Classical music geeks and nerds in general will have a lot to enjoy with the... Read more.
U of O alumna revisits campus for book launch
Dr. Lisa Monchalin scheduled to talk Indigenous issues at Alex Trebek Alumni Hall On Dec. 5, University of Ottawa alumna Lisa Monchalin, the first Indigenous... Read more.
It’s lit in the library: Every Falling Star | Sungju Lee
During the school year, when you feel like readings are piled up to your ears, reading for fun can seem like a ridiculous idea—but it shouldn’t. Reading is... Read more.
Ready, set, whoa: A Gee-Gee’s guide to the U.K. (chapter four)
Trump, Brexit, and the media While it’s apparent that the media played an undeniable role in the rise of and then election of Donald Trump, what does that... Read more.