Canadians split on “seventh-happiest nation” designation
Ranking attributed to coffee, giant nickels, actual societal issues Canada was recently named the seventh-happiest nation in the world, and the federal... Read more.
Dear Doug Ford: Sex ed shouldn’t be political
Curriculum gives key facts on sexuality, consent, gender identity Since winning the Ontario PC leadership race, Doug Ford has begun to make some promises. One... Read more.
U of O graduates burning diplomas for energy
Reduced energy costs mean lower tuition for future students The City of Ottawa is always looking for new ways to be more environmentally friendly. One of its... Read more.
Canada must ban all ivory imports
Elephant populations too low to not ban their ivory imports Canada currently has no ban on all ivory imports; instead, legislation bans ivory from elephants... Read more.
Ottawa Citizen piece gives abortion protestor positive image
Story downplays Winter’s graphic images, negative impact on civilians Last weekend, the Ottawa Citizen ran a story about a man who spent much of his time... Read more.
Contacting a source isn’t a form of harassment
Journalists should be expected to reach out to sources A journalist was recently arrested for being a journalist. Is that a hyperbolic... Read more.
Sexual assault prevention training now mandatory for U of O law students
New initiative seeks to provide education on the ramifications of sexual violence This January, the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, common law section... Read more.
Women’s basketball player postponed from playing due to bipolar disorder
Back to play protocol delayed for former captain of basketball team following hospitalization Kellie Forand, a masters student in communication at the... Read more.
Mandatory sexual assault prevention workshops make sense
Workshops, training, should be spread across U of O faculties Last week, the National Post published an article discussing a sexual assault prevention... Read more.
Ford campaign announces return to traditional marketing
Campaign will use latest in biplane, carrier pigeon technology After a largely confusing election process last week, the Ontario Conservative Party... Read more.
Blame AirBnb, not students for bad vacation experience
Hotels can better control their environment, so try that option first If you were in Ottawa last summer you probably heard about the high prices for hotels... Read more.
Sustainable business should be the norm
We need to make environmental sustainability more common There’s a lot of junk in space. So much so that it’s becoming a problem for space expeditions.... Read more.
SFUO takes away students’ voter cards at GA
Protection services called after student refuses to leave On Tuesday, March 13, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Winter General... Read more.
What you need to know about social media and democracy
U of O law experts discuss how social media influences elections On Wednesday, March 14, the University of Ottawa hosted a panel on a subject that dominates... Read more.
SFUO General Assembly meets quorum, motion to endorse BDS fails
Students vote in favour of online voting, question SFUO's support of BDS movement On Tuesday, March 13, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
U of O hosts Women in Leadership Summit
Women in business, academics, come together to share skills On Monday, March 5, the University of Ottawa Alumni network hosted a Women in Leadership Summit to... Read more.
Federal budget 2018 includes munchies tax credit
Funding provided for Doritos, other snack foods The 2018 federal budget was released two weeks ago, and contained more than a few surprising announcements.... Read more.
Don’t take away phones at concerts
Concert goers should have the choice If you’ve ever been to a concert or any live performance in the era of smartphones, you’ve definitely seen large... Read more.
The Push is not ethical
Netflix’s new show is traumatic, not entertainment Netflix’s new show The Push centres on our capacity to commit murder. The streaming platform is at this... Read more.
Ontario universities propose senior executive pay raise
What does this raise mean for students, support staff? Ontario universities and colleges have submitted proposals to the provincial government that would... Read more.
I tried to kill myself: So that’s how my life’s going
A very special episode In April of 2017, I was in a pretty bad place; It was Brantford, Ontario, where old white people go to retire. My parents had moved... Read more.
Bill Nye, Justin Trudeau talk science at the U of O
Federal budget, climate change among topics of discussion On Tuesday, March 6, the University of Ottawa hosted American TV personality and climate change... Read more.
CARE celebrates international women’s day with fundraiser
Walk In Her Shoes event raises awareness for girls in developing countries On Tuesday, March 6, CARE Canada, a division of an international humanitarian... Read more.
The strange public discussion around Patrick Brown’s resignation
We need to get rid of common errors, lose the oversensationalization Patrick Brown has, once again, dropped out of contention for leadership of the Ontario... Read more.
Students find creative new ways to survive flu season
Solutions include flamethrowers, giant bubbles, hand sanitizer baths Students at the University of Ottawa can finally breathe easy as flu season draws to a... Read more.