Beyond February: Black student leaders are calling for deeper institutional support
BLACK HISTORY MONTH STUDENT ORGANIZERS SAY THE BURDEN OF SUSTAINING BLACK COMMUNITY ON CAMPUS STILL FALLS LARGELY ON STUDENTS As the University of Ottawa... Read more.
U of O expands partnerships with China, citing research ties and student mobility
UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL SAYS THE STRENGTHENED TIES FORMALIZED LONG-STANDING RESEARCH LINKS AND COULD OPEN NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY. The... Read more.
Marty Supreme: The art of ambition and the illusion of control
A PORTRAIT OF A MAN WHO BELIEVES HE IS DESTINED FOR GREATNESS. Marty Mauser is a walking contradiction, an egotistical man with undeniable ping-pong talent... Read more.
More transparency, but not more pay: How Ontario’s new salary rules could affect students
ONTARIO'S NEW 2026 PAY TRANSPARENCY LAW AIMS TO REDUCE WAGE GAPS, BUT EXPERTS WARN IT MAY ALSO LIMIT BARGAINING POWER FOR SOME STUDENTS ENTERING THE WORKFORCE... Read more.
Inclusion or illusion? U of O’s EDI strategy plan under the microscope
THE UNIVERSITY’S REVISED SUPPORT MODEL AND PEDAGOGY TOOLKIT AIM TO BUILD MORE ACCESSIBLE CLASSROOMS, THOUGH QUESTIONS REMAIN ABOUT TRAINING, CONSISTENCY AND... Read more.
France-Canada campus lands at University of Ottawa
AS U OF O EMBARKS ON A FRANCE-CANADA PARTNERSHIP, QUESTIONS EMERGE ABOUT WHO BENEFITS MOST. The University of Ottawa is set to become home to a new... Read more.
Budget 2025: What’s in it for students?
OTTAWA’S NEW FEDERAL BUDGET BOOSTS YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING — BUT DEEP PUBLIC-SERVICE CUTS THEATEN THE CO-OP AND ENTRY-LEVEL JOBS STUDENTS RELY... Read more.
So, what is culture? An evaluation of how journalism covers culture
STUDENT JOURNALISTS ARE REDEFINING CULTURAL COVERAGE ON CAMPUS, WITH STORIES THAT REFLECT IDENTITY, ACTIVISM, AND COMMUNITY. What is culture? It’s a... Read more.
Art’s future prospects: an investigation on the viability of arts and music careers in 2025
EMERGING ARTISTS BALANCE PASSION AND PRACTICALITY WHILE NAVIGATING THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF ARTS AND MUSIC CAREERS For many students in the University of... Read more.
Crafting style: How U of O students are making fashion their own
STUDENTS STITCH, THRIFT, AND STYLE THEIR WAY TO SELF-EXPRESSION At the University of Ottawa, style isn’t just what students wear—it’s what they... Read more.
Small Fish celebrates two years of big laughs with a joyfully absurd anniversary show
TWO YEARS OF CHAOTIC COMEDY AND COMMUNITY MAGIC Two years ago, Glenys Marshall and Maggie May Harder found themselves dreaming about a comedy show that... Read more.
Unveiling intimate partner violence: A rising crisis
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IS RISING IN CANADA, WITH IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES FACING HEIGHTENED RISKS AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO SUPPORT. Content warning for... Read more.
Roots and Routes: U of O Black Excellence Gala showcases culture, art, and legacy
CELEBRATING BLACK CULTURE WITH ART, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMUNITY The University of Ottawa hosted its fourth annual Black Excellence Gala on February 2nd,... Read more.
Beating the Winter Blues: Mental Health Resources at U of O
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AT UOTTAWA STRUGGLES WITH DELAYS, BUT STUDENT INITIATIVES HELP BRIDGE THE GAP As winter tightens its grip on Ottawa, students at the... Read more.
Ottawa’s Must-Visit venues for students and performers
DISCOVER OTTAWA'S TOP SPOTS FOR STUDENT PERFORMANCES AND CREATIVE ENERGY. Whether you're a student performer looking for a stage or an arts enthusiast... Read more.
Scarcity of 24-hour grocery stores in Ottawa: a growing struggle for students
THE LACK OF 24-HOUR GROCERY STORES LEAVES STUDENTS WITH LIMITED LATE-NIGHT FOOD OPTIONS If you’ve ever tried to grab groceries near Ottawa’s downtown... Read more.
A night at The Psychology of Serial Killers masterclass with Dr. Rachel Toles
THE EVENT ENCOURAGED ATTENDEES TO TACKLE CHALLENGING QUESTIONS: WHAT DRIVES INDIVIDUALS TO KILL REPEATEDLY? HOW DO THEY SELECT THEIR VICTIMS? The room... Read more.
Student Experiences with OC Transpo: examining Ottawa’s public transit system and calls for improvement
STUDENTS EXPRESS FRUSTRATION WITH OC TRANSPO, CITING HIGH FARES, INCONSISTENT SERVICE, AND SAFETY CONCERNS, AS ADVOCACY GROUPS PUSH FOR REFORMS Public... Read more.
Undergraduate English Students’ Association (UESA) brews community with “Blue Monday”
COMBINING POETRY, COFFEE, AND THE PRESENCE OF BELOVED ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PROFESSORS, BLUE MONDAY IS THE PERFECT PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH THEIR... Read more.
Budget cuts threaten University of Ottawa’s School of Translation and Interpretation amid rising demand for interpreters in Canada
STUDENTS AND FACULTY FEAR THE LOSS OF ONE OF CANADA’S ONLY INTERPRETATION PROGRAMS The University of Ottawa’s School of Translation and Interpretation... Read more.
Dining in darkness: Ottawa’s ‘Dark Fork’ offers a unique sensory experience
Every course is designed to surprise and delight, pushing diners to be fully present in the moment. A unique restaurant in the ByWard Market, “Dark... Read more.
U of O Entrepreneurs: Logan Moffitt, TikTok sensation
“Sometimes you need to eat an entire cucumber.” In a social media world where food recipe videos are often polished to perfection, TikTok and Instagram... Read more.
The Indigenous Students Association: fostering community and advocacy on campus
The current co-president of the ISA, Bianca Miron, described their mission “to unite Indigenous students on campus.” A cornerstone of cultural pride and... Read more.
CityFolk Day Three: Amanda Lowe
Amanda Lowe Warnakulasuriya’s performance at the Fasken Stage was a heartfelt mix of personal stories and calming melodies that drew the audience in. On... Read more.
Heart of the City Piano Program: Making music accessible to all
HCPP CLUB TEACHES STUDENTS HOW TO PLAY THE PIANO FOR FREE Amid the vibrant community of the University of Ottawa, a club is making a transformative impact,... Read more.