Half Moon Run headlines inaugural uO Show
Community Life Service introduces new event at Welcome Week Photo: CC Kristoff Acke As summer comes to an end and students are making their way back to... Read more.
Is Tidal the new standard, or just another wave?
Consumers might be more likely to stick to a stream instead of Tidal The music industry is often a complex and confusing system in which the creators are... Read more.
Chamberfest 2015: ‘Not your grandmother’s’ concert’
Graphic novels, selfies, DJs and more: Festival aims to break old-school reputation Photo: Claudia Cordova A chamber music festival sounds like something... Read more.
Luxury movie theatre experience lacklustre
Lounge chairs and booze at the movies: Is it worth it? Photo: Rémi Yuan A new movie theatre in Ottawa hopes to get you to turn off Netflix and come back... Read more.
Ottawa Bluesfest line-up beats city’s boring reputation
A retrospective look at the city’s hottest festival Photo: Marta Kierkus When the temperature rises in July, so will the city’s energy for its... Read more.
Top five patios for spring and summer
The best downtown Ottawa spots for some outdoor drink and grub Summer in Ottawa never feels long enough compared to our unending winters with frigid... Read more.
Highballs with Hawleywood: The Martini and Old-Fashioned
Photo: Andrew Hawley The AMC television series Mad Men has helped re-popularize classic cocktails. To celebrate the final season, which premiered April 5,... Read more.
Golden ticket with the Arkells
Student asked to record with band after winning YouTube contest Photo: Jessica Eritou On a quiet evening during her psychology lecture at the University of... Read more.
Kevin O’Shea Famous in Japan
Just Japan host and U of O alum finds success talking about life in a foreign land Photo: courtesy of Kevin O'Shea A University of Ottawa alumnus has... Read more.
An artistic eye on racism
SFUO event gathers performers to share their message on race Photo: Christelle Musambi People have countless different ways to express their... Read more.
The benefits of breaking up
Psychotherapist Kimberly Moffit urges students to move on from bad relationships Photo: Vic, CC, flickr.com Breaking up is hard to do. Ending a... Read more.
Balance Project balances style and ethics
Local social enterprise wants to show you how your clothes are made Photo: Jessica Eritou As much as we enjoy cheap T-shirts and jeans, fast fashion comes... Read more.
Standing ovation for Laverne Cox
Sold-out SFUO event explores racism, classicism, transmisogyny Photo: Allegra Morgado Most people who receive a standing ovation do so when they finish a... Read more.
Kaiser on a roll
Rock duo’s funny start gives way to big move coming this June Photo: Julia Agris Joseph Rabbat and Max Savage had a strange start to their musical... Read more.
U of O alum hitting the high notes in her opera career
Singing at centre stage Photo: Kristin Hoebermann Soprano singer Joyce El-Khoury has done what most singers only dream of. Born in Lebanon, the... Read more.
Movie you should have seen: The Pink Panther
Why it’s famous: As one of Peter Sellers’ most notorious comedies, this ridiculous, politically incorrect, and sometimes painfully awful comedy, set to... Read more.
Documentary screening looks to enlighten students about food practices
The difference a penny makes Photo: Scott Bauer (CC)Be wary of what you load onto your dinner plate. That's the message of the University of Ottawa’s... Read more.
U of O students help at-risk children learn the piano
Spreading music in the heart of the city Photo: Rémi YuanSometimes, the key to success comes from a set of white and black keys. Ottawa’s chapter of the... Read more.
What we can learn from ‘Uptown Funk’
Student’s TEDx talk to explore what makes pop songs so popular Photo: Marta Kierkus There’s a reason why we hit repeat on a pop tune. “Uptown... Read more.
Fictional self-help seminar deals with the fear of missing out
Exploring Happiness through cash Photo: Marta Kierkus Very early in their acting careers, actors Tony Adams and Cory Thibert attended a quasi-scam talent... Read more.
Anything but a drag
Drag show veteran shares his experience performing for students Photo: Allegra Morgado Whether it’s the clothing, the makeup, or just the desire to... Read more.
Words come to life at Versefest
English department encourages student attendance with free tickets Photo: Rémi Yuan Versefest celebrates the love of poetry and spoken word. From sea to... Read more.
Artist’s muse is skin deep
How the flaws and subtleties of the flesh bring out Sabrina Chamberland’s artistic eye Photo: Jessica Eritou Taking some time to figure out what passion... Read more.
Juno Awards don’t disappoint
Hamilton entertains crowd with non-stop performances at Junos Photo: Madison McSweeney The 2015 Juno Awards was a fitting celebration of the creativity and... Read more.