Safe, sane, and consensual: Where Vet’s Tour went wrong
The fine line between sexual exploration and perpetuating rape culture When a little-known event called Vet’s Tour—organized by the University of... Read more.
Dear Di (all about that jizz)
Dear Di, I’m a very sexual person, but at the same time I’m constantly worried about getting pregnant or contracting an STI. What are some measures that... Read more.
Canada’s responsibility to remember
A brief look Canada’s military history and how it’s evolved over the past 100 years When I was in high school, I had the opportunity to travel to Europe... Read more.
Dear Di (movie mismatch & moving in)
Dear Di, I love comic book movies, but my boyfriend doesn’t. I started reading comic books when I was a kid and it kept me distracted from being bullied... Read more.
Dear Di (love your boobs & sports team conflict)
Dear Di, When it comes to bra sizes, I’m on the smaller end of the spectrum. I try not to be self-conscious about it, but when I go to the bra store the... Read more.
A house without a home
How Syrian refugees are adjusting to life in Canada one year later Ever since the Syrian Civil War erupted in March of 2011, an estimated 11 million Syrians... Read more.
Divestment debate takes centre stage at BOG meeting
University pledges to cut carbon footprint by 30 per cent by 2030 On April 25, after months of anticipation, the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors... Read more.
Underrated travel destinations
Paris, Hong Kong, Barcelona—these are exotic summer vacation spots that (if TripAdvisor is to be believed) young people usually flock to once they’re... Read more.
Travel Photo Contest Winners
Big thanks to everyone who participated in our Travel Photo Contest. Hopefully your chronicled adventures will inspire fellow Gee-Gees to get there and... Read more.
Navigating borders
When you’re a Canadian citizen traveling the globe, here are a couple facts to keep in mind when it comes to your traveling privileges. There are several... Read more.
The long term benefits of traveling
It’s sad when I hear about friends in their 20s who have never left Canada. Unfortunately, it’s easy to see why. In the today’s political climate, the... Read more.
How not to be a voluntourist
Summer is fast approaching, and many students find that a meaningful way to spend it is by travelling overseas and engaging in some volunteer work for... Read more.
Four things no one tells you about going on a safari
After walking off of the airplane in Tanzania for the first time, the only thing going through my head was “What the hell am I doing here?” Don’t get me... Read more.
Thryllabus (summer time fun)
Canadian Tulip Festival Thursday, May 12- Monday, May 23 Known as the largest celebration of its kind, the 71st annual Canadian Tulip Festival is set to take... Read more.
Dear Di (booty bonanza)
Dear Di, I am a 26-year-old healthy gay man, but I have a problem with topping. Now don’t get me wrong, I very much enjoy the art of anal intercourse, but... Read more.
Dear Di (My Fair Lady)
Dear Di, I’m a woman and I love having sex. But sometimes I find it’s hard to admit that fact to other people, because I’m afraid they’ll think... Read more.
Pot culture in the nation’s capital
Is the legitimate buying and selling of marijuana in the Ottawa area about to break into the mainstream? Despite the newly elected Liberal government’s... Read more.
E-learning reloaded
After a couple disappointing years, online based education is poised to make a comeback. But what form will it take and what will the consequences be for the U... Read more.
Dear Di (Ex marks the spot)
Dear Di, I’ve been in a relationship with my man for a while now. Our relationship is fine except for one major detail—he’s still really close with... Read more.
Keeping fit for finals
Work-out routines you can perform while studying Finals are just around the corner, which means that students all over campus will soon be abandoning steady... Read more.
Dear Di (tantalizing telephone tag)
Dear Di, I have this best friend. He’s straight and I’m not. Our friendship began with a lot of vulnerability, and he knows practically everything about... Read more.
Five foods to avoid during exams
With exam season creeping closer every day, it’s becoming increasingly necessary for students to take care of their physical and mental... Read more.
The best kind of study break
Dear Di's guide to sexual harmony during exams When exams roll around, a lot of us tend to put sex on the back burner until the smoke clears. Unfortunately,... Read more.
Fulcrum study app guide
With final exams on the horizon, students across the country are going to need every weapon in their arsenal to come out on top. Luckily, most of you already... Read more.