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.
CD review: Timber Timbre
Timber Timbre Hot Dreams | Arts & Crafts Canadian folk music group Timber Timbre, made up of Taylor Kirk’s vocals, and Simon Trottier and Mika... Read more.
Pints with Ponyboy: La Trappe Tripel
Where to find it: Pub Italia at 434 Preston St. There comes a time during every semester when I feel I should take a step back from university life and pay my... Read more.
U of O alumnus returns to Ottawa for Versefest
Poet reads from his published works in the local annual series Photo by Rod Pederson In Canada, it’s notoriously difficult to make a living as a poet... Read more.
Pints with Ponyboy: Barley Days Brewery’s Harvest Gold Pale Ale
Where to find it: Chez Lucien This beer is a hidden gem, just like the bar I found it at. It’s a simple formula — barley, hops, yeast, and water — with a... Read more.
Former Gee-Gee goes for a triple threat
Former varsity basketball player plans to manage fashion, sports, and music Photo by Moussa Sangaré-Ponce Dimitrios Seymour plans to be a star... Read more.
Indian director brings his documentary to Ottawa
Campus screening of Birth 1871 tells the story of India’s denotified tribes Photo by Mico Mazza From anger can come the seeds of creativity and social... Read more.
Chuck D defines and designs peace
A conversation with Public Enemy rapper Photo courtesy of JasonAlanLayne(CC) No one has ever been able to bridge the gap between politics and peace in... Read more.
Movie you should have seen: Amadeus (1984)
Why it’s famous: Featuring a great number of Mozart’s most famous compositions, this eight-time Oscar winner brings together a brilliant cast,... Read more.
Searching for the next Pérez Idol
School of Music holds undergraduate singing competition Photo by Marta Kierkus They have more talent and training than your typical American Idol... Read more.
Dido and Aeneas struggles to create contrast
U of O Opera Company performs in Alumni Auditorium Photo by Annie Thomas On March 15, the University of Ottawa’s Opera Productions unveiled their... Read more.
Pints with Ponyboy: Okanagan Spring Pale Ale
Where to find it: Café Nostalgica (that’s right, they serve something stronger than water again) First of all, regardless of your taste, drop your plans for... Read more.
CD review: Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker
Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker Advanced Basics | Coalition Music Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker (USS), known for hits “This Is the Best” and “Yin Yang,”... Read more.
Matt Webb wows fans at Mavericks
Marianas Trench guitarist promotes solo work in Ottawa Photo by Marta Kierkus If one thing can be said about Matt Webb, lead guitarist of Marianas... Read more.
Surviving the evening with Max Brooks
Zombie Survival Guide author comes to Ottawa to discuss post-apocalyptic survival plans Photo courtesy of Madison McSweeney When the undead rise from... Read more.
Myths and monsters at the opera
U of O Opera Company performs Dido and Aeneas Photos by Annie Thomas With bright costumes, simple staging, and powerful voices, the ancient world comes... Read more.
Movie review: Enemy
Enemy reunites Jake Gyllenhaal with director Denis Villeneuve for the second time, following their 2013 film Prisoners. It tells the story of a young history... Read more.
Movie Review: Trashed
The University of Ottawa’s Office of Campus Sustainability hosted a public screening of the documentary Trashed on March 6. Featuring Jeremy Irons, the... Read more.
Pints with Ponyboy: Rosée d’Hibiscus – Dieu Du Ciel Brewery
Where to find it: Brothers Beer Bistro in the ByWard Market This grapefruit-coloured beer looks and tastes like the cold and alcoholic equivalent of a herbal... Read more.
The ‘bittersweet relationship’ between music and school
Artiztik releases EP while studying at the U of O Photo courtesy of Artiztik Artiztik isn’t your average University of Ottawa student. The English and... Read more.
The Bald Soprano plays at Séraphin Marion
Beautiful twisting language and subtle action captivates audience Photo by Marc Jan There is no poetry like the language of theater. The truth of that is... Read more.
Taking risks and getting out of her comfort zone
Student travels to the Philippines for an international internship Photo by Tina Wallace This school year, Hang Tran met people from all over the world... Read more.
Movie you should have seen: Amélie
Why it’s famous: Considered one of the greatest foreign films of all time, this movie is artistic and hilariously written. It transports its audience to... Read more.
Cardiff fixes everything at Huguette Labelle Hall
Local musician hosts workshop and performance on campus Photo by Tara Mahoney “For the next four minutes, this song fixes everything.” There... Read more.
Playback: Schoolboy Q
You like music. We like music. Let's like music together. Schoolboy Q Oxymoron | Top Dawg/Interscope Oxymoron is the highly anticipated third studio... Read more.