Preview: Another year, another Inktober
A brief history of Inktober Many social media challenges and events take on the form of monthly commitments. You may be familiar with Movember, in which men... Read more.
Review: Solutions and Other Problems
Former blogger Allie Brosh’s poignant new book is like visiting an old friend. Twelve-year-old Aly was fucking weird. She spent a lot of time listening... Read more.
Schitt’s Creek: A first-timer’s guide to the Canadian comedy that swept the Emmys
Here’s a guide to the comedy that’s changed how we define Canadian TV When Schitt’s Creek first aired on CBC Television in January of 2015, the... Read more.
Review: my brother jordan
Grab tissues: this documentary is an honest look at what it means to be a real brother There are very few movies that have made me cry, and none that have... Read more.
Missed the Asinabka Film & Media Arts Fest? Here’s what’s still available for viewing online
From new music to Q+A’s with Indigenous filmmakers, there’s a lot left to enjoy from this local festival. In its ninth year of programming, the Asinabka... Read more.
Review: Huff by Cliff Cardinal
Generational trauma and substance addiction are just two of this difficult and necessary audio play’s components. To be a theatre critic in 2020 is to... Read more.
A Company of Fools brings Shakespeare to Ottawa’s long-term care homes
Love from Afar explores what love is and how we can foster it even during COVID-19. Best known for its Torchlight Shakespeare series in local public parks,... Read more.
Sad Girl September: A playlist
Don’t worry: no Katy Perry on this list I spent half an hour this week learning the TikTok dance to “Motion Sickness” by Phoebe Bridgers – I’m... Read more.
REVIEW: The Social Dilemma
This docudrama is a must-see for anyone who uses social media to stay connected There’s an age-old adage in communication studies: the medium is the... Read more.
UPROAR online: two performing artists’ journeys into the digital realm
We spoke with two UPROAR artists about moving their artistic practice online and making theatre in Ottawa. As with most things in the time of COVID-19,... Read more.
Ottawa International Animation Festival to occur online September 23 – October 4
The digital event features juried competitions, international compilations, and more Most of Ottawa’s arts and culture scene has migrated online for the... Read more.
Wise Atangana launches $100,000 fundraiser to launch Afro-Black Cultural Centre in downtown Ottawa
The proposed Cultural Centre will include an A/V studio and mentorships for young Black artists On Sept. 11, Canadian-Cameroonian musician Wise Atangana... Read more.
U of O graduate packs powerful punch with #COVICATURE political cartoon gallery
Dr. Omid Milani has curated a thoughtful gallery of satirical cartoons about the novel coronavirus and its impact on everyday life The University of Ottawa... Read more.
Frosh Fashion 2020: Pandemic back-to-school trends at the U of O
U of O first-year students are still experimenting with their fashion choices, even for a mostly-digital school year Our staff photographer, Bridget Coady,... Read more.
Canadian Museum of Nature set to reopen to public
The Canadian Museum of Nature is ready to open its doors again, with new measures to mitigate the risks of COVID-19. Looking for an off-campus activity... Read more.
Fulclore: Summer 2020 Music Recap
The best new songs released during the summer of quarantine Summer of 2020 was (for most people) spent in quarantine, leaving time for lots of... Read more.
Ten great movies to watch that aren’t about a pandemic
Are you getting tired of endlessly scrolling through Netflix only to end up watching a movie you’ve already seen ten times? Looking for something to watch... Read more.
U of O alum Mark Bourrie wins prestigious RBC Taylor Prize for Bush Runner
Award honours Canadian nonfiction; historian Bourrie is the award’s final winner The world of Canadian literature is dominated by writers of fiction, but... Read more.
Unity for Action presenting original fundraiser musical In a Heartbeat
Musical explores romance on relationships with proceed going to Ottawa’s Youth Services Bureau Unity for Action is gearing up to present their ninth... Read more.
As r/geegees Reddit page hits 10K followers, meet one of its founders
Manuel Reed says it's been a simple and rewarding 10 years moderating the GeeGees subreddit Ten years ago, Manuel Reed, a former University of Ottawa... Read more.
Black History Month gala highlights Black excellence and achievements
UOSU-hosted gala featured performances and keynote speeches by Ottawa Black community The University of Ottawa Students' Union (UOSU) hosted the annual... Read more.
BSLA’s Soulful Expressions showcases Black art and talent
Talent show closed out Black History Month with singing, poetry and painting Friday night saw the Black Student Leaders Association (BSLA) host their annual... Read more.
CVUO announces Student Life Award nominees
Awards are given out in 21 different categories covering all corners of student life Campus Vibez uOttawa (CVUO), the organization under the University of... Read more.
Interactive art display vandalized at Gallery 115
Vandal crossed out drawings, wrote in names of white European artists Contemporary art has long had detractors, and a recent act of vandalism at the... Read more.
Meet the team working to Indigenize the U of O campus
Indigenous Affairs Office pushing to shift curricula, programs It turns out that the task of Indigenizing the University of Ottawa largely falls onto four... Read more.