Making real connections in the classroom
U of O professor gives TEDx talk on building communication Photo by Mico Mazza "When I first came to the U of O for my undergraduate, I had never heard... Read more.
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M.I.A. Matangi | Interscope M.I.A.’s fourth album Matangi delivers the distinct style and socially aware music we expect from her. Compared to her... Read more.
Movie review: The Hunger Games – Catching Fire
Girl on fire kicks ass Catching Fire is the second instalment in The Hunger Games saga featuring political strife, gruesome violence, and heroic rebellion... Read more.
The strength to heal
U of O student speaks about supporting those facing adversity at TEDx Photo by Marta Kierkus Paul Leduc has overcome barriers and succeeded in starting... Read more.
Opera brings small town scandal to the stage
U of O Opera Company performs a comic modern melodrama Nov. 23–24 Photo by Annie Thomas “We haven’t exactly figured out how drunk I’m going to... Read more.
The art of napping on campus
A guide to staying well-rested and well-read as you work your way through finals Photos by Jennifer Vo The recommended daily sleep for a student is six... Read more.
Pints with Ponyboy: Granville Island Brewery’s Lions Winter Ale
Where to find it: La Maison Drinking Granville Island Brewery’s seasonal beer is like sitting down for a meal of pancakes. After one sip... Read more.
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Crusades Perhaps You Deliver This Judgment With Greater Fear Than I Receive It | No Idea It was heartbreaking when two of Ottawa’s best... Read more.
Sharing Holocaust survivor stories
Holocaust survivors share their stories at dinner with Ottawa students Photo by Scott Goldstein To fully understand how horrific the Holocaust was,... Read more.
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We like music. You like music. Let’s like music together. Arcade Fire Reflektor | Merge Records In 2004, Arcade Fire released Funeral, an album with... Read more.
Raise a glass of maple champagne
U of O grad looks to Kickstarter to fund new business Photo by Mico Mazza Americans may have apple pie, but in Canada you can’t get much more Canadian... Read more.
Shad returns to Ottawa
Rapper performs at Ritual on Flying Colours tour Photo by Tara Mahoney Canadian rapper Shad was happy to be back in Ottawa. “It has a good hip-hop... Read more.
Off the court and onto the runway
U of O fashion entrepreneur launches Kickstarter campaign Photo by Jessica Eritou Not every athlete has a passion for sports and fashion and not every... Read more.
Groenland comes to Ottawa
Montreal band will play free concert on campus Nov. 15 Photo courtesy of Jérémie Pelletier Make sure to see Groenland this week so you can pull out... Read more.
Campaigning to make students smile
Faculty of Arts works to beat the November blues Photo by Héloïse Rodriguez-Qizilbash By now, you might begin to feel the school year dragging on.... Read more.
Pints with Ponyboy: Blanche de Chambly
Where to find it: Café Nostalgica and Pour Boy (on Somerset just west of Kent) This is the excitement of coming home after a semester away... Read more.
Pints with Ponyboy: Beau’s Lug Tread
Where to find it: The Royal Oak on Laurier Avenue or pretty much anywhere in Ottawa This local beer is a staple at almost every bar in... Read more.
Spreading kindness across campus
U of O club pays it forward with random acts of kindness Photo by Tina Wallace Between midterms, papers, roommate issues, and relationship drama, it can... Read more.
Lou Reed dies at 71
Photo courtesy of Andy Barnes (CC). Lou Reed died Oct. 27 at the age of 71. According to the Associated Press, he died from an illness related to the liver... Read more.
Movie Review: About Time
Romantic comedy delivers love without melodrama About Time stars Rachel McAdams in yet another time-travelling romance. Unlike The Time-Traveler’s... Read more.
Straightforward, no-nonsense rock ‘n’ roll
Local band’s sound continues to change as they release debut DVD Photos courtesy of Patrick Steele Local two-piece rock group StillNative has grown a lot... Read more.
Outside the mainstream
Ottawa film festival presents alternative perspectives on hot button issues Photo courtesy by Madison McSweeney Sometimes a film resonates with you and... Read more.
Local author discusses his novels and the writing life
Photo by Tina Wallace Local novelist Alan Cumyn has been writing stories since he was 15. From his first novel Waiting for Li Ming, his dark novels Man of... Read more.
A royal performance
U of O adaptation of Princess T provokes thought on politics and human nature Photos by Annie Thomas Princess Turandot, though a puppet, is thoroughly... Read more.
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UZU Yamantaka//Sonic Titan | Paper Bag Records Following up on their Polaris Music Prize shortlisted debut album YT//ST, Yamantaka//Sonic Titan return... Read more.