Rideau Centre dining hall opens in former Sears location
Photo by Marta Kierkus For the days when you can’t take another bite of cafeteria food, new options are just a short walk away. As part of its... Read more.
PINTS WITH PONYBOY – BERLIN EDITION
Augustiner Bräu’s Lagerbier Hell Despite Germany being home to many of the world’s top-rated beers, Berlin’s reputation for quality brews is... Read more.
MUSIC REVIEW: ARKELLS • HIGH NOON | UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA
Photo courtesy of Brook Reynolds The departure of founding Arkells keyboardist Dan Griffin meant the Hamilton-based band’s third album High Noon would... Read more.
Gaga attracts an audience nostalgic for old hits
Photo by Marta Kierkus Perhaps Gaga can be considered gimmicky, but one can only feel amused when artists are still trying new things instead of the same... Read more.
Fine arts alumni open new gallery
PDA Projects: the new work of two U of O grads Anne Marie Dumouchel, Google Love, 2014, 43 x 43 Inches, Digital Print on Rag Paper Ed. of 5 Image... Read more.
Alum’s improv makes for shining role in upcoming film
Raf Rogers stands out in Zodiac: Signs of an Apocalypse Photo courtesy of SyFy Network. As it turns out, Raf Rogers always knew where his career... Read more.
Movie You Should Have Seen: A Few Good Men
Photo courtesy of Cage Skidmore WHY IT’S FAMOUS: Probably one of the most epic legal thrillers to ever be pumped out of Hollywood, this flick has... Read more.
U of O announces plan to open residence September 2014
Existing building to become 400-space off-campus residence Photo by Sabrina Nemis The University of Ottawa is looking to turn an existing building at... Read more.
Two GSAÉD execs evade removal from office — an hour before terms end
'Symbolic' motion presented at emergency council meeting called to address status of new employee position Photo by Tina Wallace In an emergency meeting on... Read more.
Manziel banned from NFL draft
'Johnny Football' deemed 'too popular for his own good' Photo by Shutterbug459 (CC) In the last decade, no college football player has been talked about as... Read more.
Pints with Ponyboy: Raspberry Wheat Ale
Where to find it: Clocktower Brew Pub in the ByWard Market (also in Westboro and the Glebe) This beer is like Dan Mangan. I’m really happy it exists and that... Read more.
Turn over a new tea leaf
Spilling the beans on the best local coffee and tea spots Illustration by Jennifer Vo As a polical science student, professional night owl, dancer,... Read more.
Definitely not the city that fun forgot
Go out and have fun in Ottawa this summer Illustration by Tina Wallace Every time I tell someone I live in Ottawa, I brace myself for their reaction.... Read more.
Movie you should have seen: Scarface (1983)
Why it’s famous: Scarface is probably one of the most famous, adored, and dramatic gangster movies of all time. It’s a story of greed, corruption, and... Read more.
Movie review: The Raid 2
A second helping of Indonesian ass-kicking Back in 2011, the Indonesian martial arts extravaganza The Raid was a surprise hit with North American audiences,... Read more.
Saving lives or telling lies
Pink Ribbons Inc. questions the value of awareness campaigns Photo by Tina Wallace Millions of dollars are raised each year across North America in the... Read more.
Wu-Tang’s long-awaited new album to cost millions
New surprise double album gets a hefty price tag and star treatment Photo by Kmeron (CC) Just over 20 years ago, Wu-Tang Clan released their first album,... Read more.
Pints with Ponyboy: Okanagan Spring Brewery’s Winter Ale
Where to find it: 1848 Don’t be turned off by the name. I know winter memories are the last things U of O students need right about now, but this beer is... Read more.
Step back in time with silent film
Music students recreate the live music accompanying ‘20s film Photo by Mico Mazza The silent film made a comeback at the University of Ottawa with a... Read more.
Movie you should have seen: Swing Kids (1993)
Why it’s famous: Not one of the most famous movies of its time, Swing Kids is nonetheless well known as a simple tale of teenage rebellion under the... Read more.
Let’s talk about love with the PepTides
Local group set to release new album in two parts Photo courtesy of the PepTides In love, out of love — everyone has an opinion on love. Local group... Read more.
Ottawa Dance Marathon raises money for CHEO
University of Ottawa and Carleton University students spent the night dancing for children who can’t. On March 21, in association with the Student... Read more.
Hello Blue Mondays
Reading series returns to Café Nostalgica after five-month hiatus Photo by Marta Kierkus Blue Mondays are back with the full-fledged return of Café... Read more.
U of O set to create music partnership with St. Lawrence College
Photo by Karishma Chopra Students at St. Lawrence College will be able to further their studies at the University of Ottawa through a new partnership... Read more.
Movie you should have seen: No Country for Old Men (2007)
Must-see movies required for a successful existence Why it’s famous: This neo-Western thriller set in the 1980s is probably one of the most famous Coen... Read more.