Author: Features Editor

Dining out on date night

Four memorable options for a romantic getaway in the city   Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club If you're looking to share some laughs on your... Read more.

The Locavore’s Guide to Ottawa

Where to find local food during the winter months Photos by Jesse Colautti and Marta Kierkus Although the ByWard Market thrives year-round, many of its... Read more.

Criminalizing Homelessness

In an attempt to make the streets of Ottawa safer, homelessness has become increasingly criminalized. However, is the link between the homeless and street... Read more.

Why we need the CBC

A public broadcaster provides balanced news coverage and journalistic accountability. Why Canadians need to rethink their own public broadcaster as a public... Read more.

Dear Di – September 11

  Dear Di,  I’m torn—literally. I slept with a guy a few days ago and he was huge. I’ve slept with my share of guys before, but never with... Read more.

The Human Cost of Torture

Often times torture techniques are discussed and debated in classrooms using hypotheticals. But for Jesse Colautti, a visit to a former Stasi prison in Berlin... Read more.

The new resumé

How social media can become a tool to land you a job, not lose one Photo by Marta Kierkus  We hear it every day: This is not a good time to be looking for a... Read more.

Dear Di — September 5

Dear Di,  Since I broke up with my girlfriend in July, I can't seem to maintain the same standard of sexual performance with other girls as I did with her.... Read more.

Ace your job interview

We all get nervous before interviews, but proper preparation goes a long way Finally, an employer who not only read your resumé but recognized your... Read more.

Is co-op really that great?

Point/ Counter Point Co-op most likely won’t provide you with relevant work experience Jesse Colautti | Opinions Editor Once upon a time, I was a... Read more.

The dos and don’ts of LinkedIn

While you’re still a student, maintaining a LinkedIn account is a great way to acquire work experience as well as generate contacts. The site allows you to... Read more.

Forget grad school, try Korea

Why you should go abroad for travel and life experience Photo courtesy of Brittany Thurston What are you planning to do next year? It’s the dreaded... Read more.

Odd-job Jack

A student’s guide to creative part-time work Photo by Tina Wallace For most students, part-time work can be hard to find and difficult to maintain while... Read more.

My worst job

Illustration by Tina Wallace A job catas-trophy Despite phenomenal bosses, great pay, and flexible hours, I have to say that the worst job I ever had... Read more.

Dear Di

Dear readers, Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday I was introducing myself to the new students on campus in our 101 Week edition. I hope... Read more.

Dear Di

A peek into my bedside drawer Picture your first time walking into a sex shop. Maybe your eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store, or maybe you walked in and... Read more.

Banking on the SFUO

We hear all about the SFUO, but do we really know where our money goes? Infographic by Tina Wallace Dave Eaton, an international development student in the... Read more.

Dear Di

Dear Di,  I recently found a white hair on my head and I’m afraid it’s only a matter of time before I find one between my thighs. I can dye away the... Read more.

Dear Di

Dear Di, I’m a lesbian who has been in a committed relationship since high school. My girlfriend I’m with now is the only person, male or female, I’ve... Read more.

The social media stronghold

  ‘It’s kind of like fight club — once you’re in, you’re in’ Photo illustration by Tina Wallace Last summer, I thought I logged out for... Read more.

Dear Di

Dear Di, I’ve always been a woman of, let’s say, a diverse sexual repertoire. I love sex with extras — toys, whips, chains, rope, candle wax, etc —... Read more.