Opinion: Pro tip: Tipping just doesn’t pay the bills
Here’s a tip Ontario rang in the New Year with an increase to its minimum wage. While this may seem like a win for the working class, many have argued... Read more.
Opinion: Climates are changing, and so should we
What will it take? For me, one thing that has become increasingly clear over the past two years is that climate change is very much real and happening right... Read more.
Opinion: Don’t sweat daylight savings
Springing forward As most of us know, daylight savings is a process or even a tradition, where we turn back clocks by one hour in the fall and forward by... Read more.
Fun Sh*t: Cringe things we saw and heard at St. Paddy’s Day parties
Can I shamrock your body? St. Patrick’s day festivities dominated the streets of Ottawa this past weekend. Although it may not be the grand parade that... Read more.
Opinion: Class attendance should not be mandatory
Missing in action At the start of the Winter 2021 semester, I learned a crucial piece of information: Zoom records a list of attendees in a meeting. I... Read more.
Gees eliminated by Bishop’s University in bronze medal semis
The Gees loss the series 2-1 The University of Ottawa women’s hockey team was eliminated from contention in the Réseau du Sport Étudiant du Québec... Read more.
Live from the archives: Class attendance is not necessary (1954)
Mandatory attendance debate was already raging in the 1950s Originally published on Sept. 29, 1954 Doctor Emmett O’Grady and professor Jean-Luc Pepin... Read more.
Gee-Gees on to semis after dominant 78-39 win over Voyageurs
U of O now heads to Raven’s Nest for OUA East semifinal After closing out the regular season with 10 wins and four losses, the University of Ottawa... Read more.
‘Air pollution is the new smoking’: Study finds number of deaths associated with outdoor air pollution to be concerningly high
Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air As awareness grows as to the societal consequences associated with climate change, there is an... Read more.
Gees split doubleheader with Laurentian
U of O dominated Laurentian on Friday, but were stunned by Voyageurs on Saturday The U of O’s men’s basketball team split a doubleheader with the... Read more.
Opinion: Recycling is overhyped
Why recycling isn’t it Recycling has long been regarded as the quintessential solution for waste management in Canada. However, it isn’t the simple,... Read more.
Opinion: On Ottawa’s Valentine’s Day, it’s ok to celebrate Galentine’s Day!
Love of all kinds Did you celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 this year? Or are you planning to take up the City of Ottawa’s initiative and celebrate... Read more.
Gee-Gees men’s hockey end regular season on a sour note with loss to UQTR
Van Lierop and Chenier scored for the Gees in 3-2 loss The Gee-Gees men’s hockey team was poised to snatch first place in the Ontario University... Read more.
Campus Creations: Angelica Pileci’s interpretive artwork
Finding the spontaneity in feminist painting In her first abstract piece, University of Ottawa artist Angelica Pileci captured viewers' minds with her use... Read more.
Police issue warning to Sandy Hill residences ahead of anticipated St. Patrick’s Day parties
Warning follows October street parties which devolved into violence After the violent events of the Panda Game afterparty on Russell Avenue this fall,... Read more.
International Film Festival of Ottawa: Inside the opening night screening of Wildhood
Long live the cinema! March 9 was an eventful day for the Ottawa film community — the International Film Festival of Ottawa (IFFO) had its opening night... Read more.
Local artist spotlight: Banggz
“I want people to really hear me in my music because I feel like I can be the real me” Rap and hip hop have become dominant musical genres in mainstream... Read more.
Campus Creations: Ataaya by Fanny Constantino
“I really feel like art is my destiny,” says Constantino “Sun, heat, sky, my name is Amina” are the opening words from a poem written by Fanny... Read more.
The resilience of Jean-Robin Mantha
Now in remission, Mantha continues to have impact on the success of the men's hockey team Being diagnosed with cancer is one of the worst things that can... Read more.
Women’s hockey team stays alive with 1-0 win against McGill, forcing rubber match
Despite missing numerous key players due to COVID-19, Gees survive elimination on home ice The University Of Ottawa’s women’s hockey team managed to... Read more.
Opinion: Canadian employers still haven’t learned from the COVID-19 pandemic
Paradigm of presenteeism I have always considered myself a hardworking person. Whether I’m completing assignments for class, volunteering in my community,... Read more.
Gee-Gees unable to topple Carleton in Bytown Battle
Despite second quarter comeback Gees can't beat Ravens Sitting at 10-1 in the Ontario University Athletics standings, the Gee-Gees men’s basketball team... Read more.
Gee-Gees come out on top after back and forth Bytown Battle game
U of O snapped three game losing streak with win over Carleton The stands at Montpetit Hall were filled on Wednesday night as the Carleton Ravens made their... Read more.
Women’s volleyball team concludes season with loss to Laval
It was the last career game for Tristan Peterson, Robin Melnick and Magalie Frappier After yet another tough season, the Gee-Gees women’s volleyball team... Read more.
Sustainable fashion: How to shop affordably from the comfort of your home
Depop is the best place to shop sustainably and keep up with trends Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard the words sustainable... Read more.