House Sitting: In the middle of a government shutdown
I never thought the possibility of the unthinkable would ever be so possible and thinkable. How can a government shut down? Generally, I prefer to comment... Read more.
Fitness Files: Let’s talk about food
We all know we love food, but how much do we know about the impact the food we love has on our bodies? Many people head to the gym with great... Read more.
Throw some beer in the mix
In the world of beer pairings, people seldom think to include vegetarian fare on their menus. Swap the heavy meet pairings with this budget-friendly, easy to... Read more.
Throw some beer in that mix
In the world of beer pairings, people seldom think to include vegetarian fare on their menus. Swap the heavy meet pairings with this budget-friendly, easy to... Read more.
Get your geek on
Photo courtesy of Uniforge Inc. If geeks are going to inherit the earth, there’s no better time to jump on board. In only its second year, the Ottawa... Read more.
Throw some beer in that mix
In the world of beer pairings, people seldom think to include vegetarian fare on their menus. Swap the heavy meet pairings with this budget-friendly, easy to... Read more.
Fitness Files: The basics
Photos courtesy of KayCie Gravelle and Håkan Dahlström (cc) You’re ready. You’ve gotten yourself motivated and you’re in your scratchy polyester... Read more.
Hunger Pangs
Castle Shawarma: not just another shawarma joint Founded six years ago by Hatem Ghader, Castle Shawarma at 178 Rideau St. was voted best shawarma restaurant... Read more.
Study drugs: putting the high in higher learning
There’s a new group of dopers in town, and they’re doing it for the grades For many university students, the demands of academic life are stressful to... Read more.
Dear Di
Dear Di, I’d say I’m a pretty adventurous guy. I try a lot of things (some that I probably shouldn’t). I’m kind of in a conundrum about something... Read more.
Post-concussion recovery research unveils new solutions
U of O leads a team of Ontarian researchers in ground-breaking research University of Ottawa professor of medicine Shawn Marshall along with the Ontario... Read more.
U of O prof survives plane crash
Telfer director crashes small plane while on fishing trip with grandson Telfer School of Management director Michael Miles said he’s lucky to be alive after... Read more.
Local health centre holds mock safe injection site
Sandy Hill clinic raises awareness about controversial drug control method Photo courtesy of Flickr (CC) The Sandy Hill Community Health Centre held a mock... Read more.
Support staff union votes ‘yes’ on strike mandate
Support staff at the University of Ottawa have given their bargaining unit a strike mandate, with 79 per cent in favour. “We were very happy with the... Read more.
A model student
U of O student designs and shows her first fashion collection Photo by Alina Kalinina WHILE OTTAWA FASHION Week took place in Gatineau, another fashion event... Read more.
BLOG: Pens, paper, and automatic weaponry
Student combines journalism and the armed forces through the University of Calgary THE CANADIAN FORCES is similar to a foreign country, characterized by its... Read more.
Fitness Files:
EVERYONE EITHER KNOWS someone or is that person who makes a New Year’s resolution to start hitting the gym, lose those extra pounds, and get in tip-top... Read more.
The party isn’t over yet
Aaron Carter’s After Party tour comes to Canada Photo courtesy of Aaron Carter NOT ONLY IS Aaron Carter still alive—he’s well, he’s on tour, and... Read more.
Campus Style
Left: Sarah Stilling is a second-year human kinetics student who likes to wear,"whatever I can find in my closet".Right: Nicole Rutkowski is a third year... Read more.
Stand Up for Science rally draws hundreds
Scientists come together on Parliament Hill to protest government cuts Photo by Tina Wallace HUNDREDS OF FEDERAL science employees, students, and... Read more.
Editorial: Froshers at Canadian schools need to regroup
Photos courtesy of Mike Langlais (CUP) Schools from coast to coast can learn a thing or two about frosh from the University of Ottawa. About... Read more.
Support System
How to help a friend through an abortion WHEN MY FRIEND told me she was getting an abortion I felt it my duty to be as open and available as possible. I mean,... Read more.
I stand corrected
Vampire Weekend get their groove on at FolkFest Photo courtesy of Rebecca Potter WHEN I VENTURED out to the Ottawa Folk Festival for Vampire Weekend’s... Read more.