Meth lab discovered in student-heavy neighbourhood
Residents believe chemicals could have posed serious threat to building On Sunday, Feb. 26, Ottawa police arrested a 40-year-old man following the discovery... Read more.
Re: la Rotonde’s “Nouveau logo pour la FÉUO: Un visual désuet à réinventer”
Dear Editor, This letter is in regards to la Rotonde’s recent article "Nouveau logo pour la FÉUO: Un visual désuet à réinventer." I was talking with... Read more.
New app helps bring small businesses to your home
U of O students strive to make contract work fast, efficient, and affordable Two University of Ottawa students recently developed a mobile app to bridge the... Read more.
Campus creations: from poetry to prose (February 2017)
Counting Calories By Bethany Keeshan I was supposed to be alone in the night The soft darkness enveloping the wispy streams of light Flowing from the... Read more.
So you want to be a rock star?
Local Ottawa artists, Ontario bands showcase their talent at Black Squirrel Books For local indie artists, concerts can come in all shapes and sizes. That... Read more.
Motion 103 isn’t a cause for concern—here’s why
It seems by now we’ve heard it all about M-103, a parliamentary motion that calls for MPs to study solutions to Islamophobia and the systemic discrimination... Read more.
Sea the world in a new, whimsical way
Mark Dion talks art, science, and the environment in latest lecture at the U of O Internationally recognized installation artist Marc Dion stopped by the... Read more.
Gee-Gees end regular season with tough loss in Montreal
Head coach remains optimistic about the team’s chances in the playoffs After five months of ups and downs, the University of Ottawa women’s hockey team... Read more.
Dear Di (tattoos & lady porn)
Dear Di, I’ve been dating this guy for the past couple weeks and I’m ready to have sex with him. The only catch is that he mentioned how he doesn’t like... Read more.
Black History Month showcase: In celebration of those who changed history in the shadow of racism
Ida B. Wells: A journalist for justice In modern-day journalism, we often see media conglomerates shy away from investigative stories that challenge... Read more.
The diversity blind spot
Are Canadian universities doing their part when it comes to encouraging debate and cultivating ideas? Diversity is a good thing. At least, that’s the... Read more.
Don’t get distracted by U.S. antics—Canada, it’s time to check your bias against Islam
With the political climate in the United States looking more and more like a horror movie each day, given Donald Trump’s most recent foray into... Read more.
Anti-psychiatry won’t solve any problems
Propping up pseudoscience isn’t the same thing as fostering debate The University of Toronto has been criticized for offering a new scholarship for research... Read more.
New year, new costs
Is the cap and trade system going to make our lives better, or just make it more expensive? On Jan. 1, as Ontario residents woke up from celebrating the New... Read more.
SFUO has no issue turning a blind eye to its clubs and students
Dear Editor, I currently volunteer as a case analyst for Innocence Ottawa, a student-run, non-profit organization that seeks to address the problem of... Read more.
#BellLetsTalk about why corporations can’t be leading mental health advocates
Every year during Bell Let’s Talk Day, social media outlets become awash with posts and hashtags designed to create a culture of acceptance around mental... Read more.
Dear Di (pain and pleasure)
Dear Di, I think I might have a physical problem “down there.” Whenever I have sex with my boyfriend I’m always left with pain in the vaginal area. As a... Read more.
Unlike Trump, whistleblowing debate shouldn’t stay south of the border
In one of Barack Obama’s final acts as president of the United States—and one that came as a shock to onlookers across the political spectrum—he commuted... Read more.
New committee in place to explore and promote diversity on campus
Students to be consulted on “experiences and perceptions” of inclusivity at U of O This year a new committee has been implemented at the University of... Read more.
Trump sworn in, met with protests in Toronto
U of T profs, community members weigh in on Trump inauguration Toronto (NUWire)—Ten weeks after a particularly long and messy election season, Donald Trump... Read more.
Movies you should have seen: The Campaign (2012)
Why it’s famous Although The Campaign premiered just as the 57th American presidential election was getting underway, this satirical comedy is probably more... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Run the Jewels • Run the Jewels 3 | Mass Appeal | 9.5/10
On their third full-length record, Run the Jewels 3, hip hop duo Killer Mike and El-P create something that, at its very core, is a protest album. However,... Read more.
So you want to be elected to the SFUO? Don’t fall victim to past mistakes
Leave your personal life at the door A special Board of Administration meeting on Jan. 11 revealed a number of interesting tidbits about the executive’s... Read more.
Final BOG meeting of 2016 leads to more questions than answers
Discussion centres around finances and the university’s budget As the year comes to a close, the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) met for... Read more.