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.
Denis Rancourt loses appeal in defamation suit
Ex-U of O prof to pay $1M Former University of Ottawa professor, Denis Rancourt, has lost his appeal at the Ontario Court of Appeal and now must pay more than... Read more.
Westfest goes green with new solar-powered technology
Green music fest touts all-Canadian lineup Westfest, a free arts festival in its 12th year is going 100 per cent green this year in a partnership with... Read more.
U of O law prof recognized by Canadian bar passes away
University of Ottawa law professor Nicole LaViolette passed away May 22, according to the Faculty of Common Law. LaViolette was known for her work for the... Read more.
U of O hosts political environment debate
Panel outlines strategies for carbon regulation Photo courtesy of iVote. This past week members of Canada’s three major political parties gathered in... Read more.
What is Alex Trebek Alumni Hall? First U of O alumni-dedicated space
Photos by Sabrina Nemis On May 5, the University of Ottawa opened the first campus space dedicated to alumni, Alex Trebek Alumni Hall, at 157 Séraphin... Read more.
Former VP social candidate named new VP Comm
Romeo Ahimakin previously lost in SFUO elections, other candidates upset about selection The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) ratified... Read more.
Federal budget 2015 promises fewer restrictions on loans and support for graduate research
OTTAWA (CUP) — According to Statistics Canada there are more than 2 million Canadians in post-secondary education programs across the country—just below... Read more.
New ways to the newsroom
How student media can give young journalists an edge Photo Courtesy: Connect Euranet (CC) Peter Mansbridge has the kind of career that isn’t supposed to... Read more.
Letter to the editor: The general assembly
After the first general assembly of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) almost ended in flames and the second was somewhat of an... Read more.