Seeing through a veil of fear
Photo: Creative Commons, Agencia Brasil Many Canadians were surprised to see the most heated exchange during the french-language debate last week not to be... Read more.
And then there were four—VP finance steps down from SFUO
Taylor Davidson cites health reasons for resignation Photo By: Marta Kierkus Taylor Davidson, vice-president of finance of the Student Federation of the... Read more.
Dear Colleagues, I am in receipt of my e-bill from the University of Ottawa, which I will share: My bill for this semester is $3,410.77, including... Read more.
How you can make a difference this election
Today’s high school and university graduates are facing unprecedented challenges—high unemployment rates, crippling student debt, an inflated housing... Read more.
Huffing and puffing about nothing
Recent rumours depicting Planned Parenthood as the big bad wolf has forced the Ottawa branch’s president, Lauren Dobson-Hughes, to make a plea to the public... Read more.
U of O sees decade of tuition fee increases
Board of Directors approves three per cent average tuition hike The University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors adopted the 2015-16 budget which included a... Read more.
Johnny B goes pro
Gees legend signs in top Estonian league Photo: Marta Kierkus, Edits: Kim Wiens After contributing to the the Gee-Gees’ basketball program for five... Read more.
Capital Pride goes ahead under new management
Photo: Tina Wallace. Organizers have announced that this year’s Capital Pride festival is set to take place from August 17-23. This will be the 30th... Read more.
Dear Di-August 6 (Summer Lovin’)
Dear Di, I’ve never understood the hype about giving head, and despite the fact my new partner is more than happy to return the favour, I still don’t... Read more.
Material matters
Photo: Kim Wiens Why consumer goods control our lives and what we're doing to change this Comedian George Carlin once said that a house is just a place to... Read more.
Painting a picture of Canada’s race problem
The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Sandra Bland, a black woman in custody in a Texas jail, sent shockwaves throughout the United States. The... Read more.
Lovebots and the ethics of technology
Programmable, controllable lovebots and their potential impact In the era of talking phones, machines that can diagnose disease, and touchable... Read more.
Netflix unveils gritty new show
Are You Still Watching? turns the camera onto viewers Photo: Alamy, Creative Commons Netflix’s latest hit series asks its audience Are You Still... Read more.
Fallen leaf a true community hero, say Sandy Hill residents
It took hours for the City to respond to fallen leaf Photo: Kim Wiens A young leaf’s death in the Ottawa neighbourhood of Sandy Hill in the early morning... Read more.
Forum: What we’d like to see the SFUO do differently this year
Last year’s Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) faced many difficulties, from General Assemblies that weren’t able to reach quorum to... Read more.
Heckle-People who don’t read what they review
In a recent Huffington Post piece, Joni Edelman said “I can’t write with any real authority about Inside Out, because I haven’t seen the movie, but I’m... Read more.
U of O shakes up senior positions
The University of Ottawa announced a number of new appointments to senior positions on July 23, while it continues its search for a new president and... Read more.
Briefs: Ebola Vaccine, Online ticket-fighting system, and Bilingualism at Elections Canada
Canadian-made ebola Vaccine Shows Promise An Ebola vaccine designed by a coalition of Canadian scientists is showing promise in a trial in Guinea,... Read more.
Biking Brings Funds For Cancer research
Looks like pink isn’t just for mean girls anymore Three Ottawa friends cycled 1000Km to fight breast cancer. Photo courtesy of William McRae Three... Read more.
Campus Vibez uOttawa: A compass for clubs
New club aims to help get students involved on campus Campus Vibez uOttawa president Justin Patrick hopes to improve the clubs experience in campus. Photo:... Read more.
U of O Senate explores motion to eliminate extra exams
Student rep says he’ll oppose motion Removal of supplementary exams could pile on the pressure for first-year Engineering students. Photo:... Read more.
New Gee-Gees men’s hockey coach begins rebuild
University promises scholarships for new recruits President of the Ottawa Senators, Cyril Leeder (left), former Senators Coach, Jacques Martin, new head coach... Read more.
Transit companies give go-ahead to Gatineau U-Pass
No word on summer 2016 pass Photo: Marta Kierkus OC Transpo and the Société de Transport de l’Outaouais (STO), have hammered out a deal that will let... Read more.
SFUO president David Gakwerere resigns, VP Comm takes over
New president to be elected during by-elections David Gakwerere, the president of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) handed in his... Read more.
Judge allows former U of O hockey players to sue university
Two former members' sexual assault case ongoing; as other players pursue class-action Lawyer Lawrence Greenspon (left), and former U of O hockey player Andrew... Read more.