U of O trio spices up the Iron Chef competition
Science students set to represent U of O at inter-university competition Foodies came together at this year’s annual Iron Chef competition, hosted by the... Read more.
The surprising history behind your favourite NES characters
Villains to heroes and lawsuits abound This holiday season Nintendo is really looking to cash in on gamers’ collective 80s nostalgia with the release of... Read more.
U of O students star in new YouTube webseries
My Straight-Gay Friend aims to entertain and dispel stereotypes on sexuality If the title doesn’t catch your attention, the off-kilter quirkiness of My... Read more.
Father and Sons and pugs, oh my!
IPPSSA introduces first Hug a Pug fundraiser to raise money for local dog rescue With the end of the fall semester in sight and stress levels rising,... Read more.
Don’t throw away your arts degree just yet
U of O alumni share their success stories at Arts Innovation conference Despite what your friends in engineering might say, your arts degree might be more... Read more.
U of O student creates online space for artists to express themselves
New website aims to end stigma surrounding mental health illnesses If you’re an artist looking to give voice to a new project during the upcoming holiday... Read more.
WaterFor U of O raises money for Yemen
Student-run club holds first fundraiser at The Loft On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the stakes were high at The Loft Board Game Lounge, since the patrons were playing... Read more.
Coming out for the best in LGBTQ+ cinema
Inside Out film festival celebrates 10th annual screening From Nov. 11 to 13, the National Gallery of Canada played host to Inside Out’s 10th annual... Read more.
U of O’s writer-in-residence wins Scotiabank Giller Prize
Madeleine Thien receives praise for latest book Do Not Say We Have Nothing On Nov. 7, Madeleine Thien, University Of Ottawa’s very own writer-in-residence,... Read more.
Ottawa’s first Starbucks Evening store opens in ByWard
Coffeehouse chain introduces appetizers and alcohol to traditional coffee menu Starbucks is going from chain-store to high-end café with its new Reserve... Read more.
It’s lit in the library: Hillbilly Elegy | J.D. Vance
The 2016 United States presidential election has finally come to a close with shocking results. With reality TV mogul Donald Trump elected the next leader of... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Alicia Keys · Here | RCA Records | 9.5/10
It’s been four years since Alicia Keys’ last album, Girl On Fire, was released, and now the songstress has taken on an authentic New York vibe in her... Read more.
U of O’s production of Attempts on Her Life is a mind-blowing mess
Martin Crimp play attempts to deconstruct the human impulse to find meaning in life The University of Ottawa’s department of theatre put on quite the show... Read more.
U of O alumna lifts the curtain on The Hive
New mentorship program introduced to help students shape their theatre skills On Nov. 2, five students were invited to see a showing of the Henry VIII-themed... Read more.
Ready, set, whoa: A Gee-Gee’s guide to the U.K. (chapter three)
Taking a vacation from your vacation A large part of the study abroad experience, especially if you choose to go to the U.K., is travelling. This section of... Read more.
Movies you should have seen-guilty pleasure edition: The Longest Week (2014)
Why it’s (in)famous: The Longest Week is not famous in the traditional sense. Instead, it’s infamously bad. Most cinephiles will gladly recommend... Read more.
The halls are alive with the sound of master classes
U of O School of Music introduces notable musicians to teach one-on-one sessions The University of Ottawa’s School of Music is abuzz with its revamped Corus... Read more.
Human Concern International makes its fundraising debut on campus
Open mic night raises money for the people of Myanmar Café Alt is no stranger to open mic night, which is why the University of Ottawa chapter of Human... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Common ∙ Black America Again | Def Jam | 9/10
Chicago native rapper Common has been a hip-hop mainstay for nearly 25 years, and on his latest album, Black America Again, he taps back into what has made him... Read more.
Arts Day on the Hill rallies for more public funding
Canadian artists participate in fifth lobby day to advocate for investment in arts It’s time we put the age-old stereotype that Ottawa is the city that fun... Read more.
JumpstART retrospective comes full circle at SAW Video Media Art Centre
Event celebrates 35th anniversary, screens past films born of grant program On Nov. 11, SAW Video Media Art Centre, located in the Arts Court building, is... Read more.
Cultural appropriation 101
What’s wrong with trying on a culture for an evening? Upon sifting through your Halloweekend memories—assuming they aren’t too blurry—you probably... Read more.
Do-it-yourself drinks
Three drink recipes to warm you up this winter It’s only November, and Ottawa has already seen its first snowfall of the year. But don’t fear, we’ve got... Read more.
A celebration of art and diversity
Chinatown Remixed street art festival begins month long exhibition Nothing represents Canada better than its diversity and multiculturalism. So it’s fitting... Read more.
All-female comedy show looks to reclaim the word “slut”
SLUT TALK at Yuk Yuk’s raises money for SlutWalk Ottawa, OCTEVAW To many people, the word “slut” is seen as a negative term that is often used to insult... Read more.