Three reasons you should care about student politics
These are the important problems facing the SFUO going into next year Whether you’re reading this before or after the 2017 student federation election,... Read more.
How to celebrate the Dow Jones hitting 20,000? Scrap it entirely
The Dow is a misleading and anachronistic statistic, it’s time to move on The Dow Jones Industrial Average is like the sausage you bought from that street... Read more.
New U of O history program will focus on alternative facts
Students celebrate the ascent of totally rad subject matter The University of Ottawa has announced a new stream of its history program, based on the emerging... Read more.
How to make BOA meetings more efficient
Video updates, judicious use of committees, online communication should be on the agenda You might think efficiency at Student Federation of the University of... Read more.
U of O Living Wall goes rogue on Twitter
No student is safe from vicious tweets by environmental installation Last week, United States president Donald Trump issued a controversial gag order on... Read more.
Journalists need to do their homework now more than ever
Investigative mandates, useful information can beat “alternative facts” John A. Farrell, a contributor for the New York Times, recently penned an opinion... Read more.
Celebrity and politics are a dangerous mix
From Kevin O’Leary to Bono, we need to learn to look past celebrity “qualification” On Jan. 18, Kevin O’Leary announced his bid for leadership of the... Read more.
Giving SFUO overseer more power isn’t personal, just fair practice
More information and access will improve comptroller general’s role If you’re reading this article, you know a bit about the Student Federation of the... Read more.
Stop meddling with post-graduate funding
Tinkering with funding is a short-sighted process The provincial government of Ontario recently announced plans to reform the funding and admission standards... Read more.
Trudeau in hot water for answering English question in Klingon
News of the controversy, confusion rapidly spreads across the galaxy On Monday, constituents aboard the HMCS Voyageur were left in shock after Prime Minister... Read more.
SFUO reform needs to be more than just an international student seat
Substantially increasing the number of faculty directors will give more representation Imagine a seat on the Student Federation of the University of... Read more.
SFUO starts election process amid fears of Russian hacking
Concerns of tampering sparked after SFUO finds vodka bottles in their office Panic has gripped the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO), as... Read more.
Canada should hit the gas when it comes to driverless cars
Base level of regulation is important, but too much will strangle innovation Imagine you’re driving down the road and, suddenly, a kid jumps out right in... Read more.
From school to sauna: SFUO makes official office switch-up
Executive follows VP finance Rachiq’s lead in relocating to Le Nordik At the Jan. 11 Board of Administration (BOA) meeting, comptroller general Tanner... Read more.
The right to unplug
Disconnecting after work will reduce stress, increase productivity French workers now have the right to ignore any communication from their managers outside... Read more.
Canada’s scandals are smaller, but they still matter
Taking little issues seriously keeps democracy healthy In the shadow of Donald Trump’s election in the United States, one may be forgiven for dismissing the... Read more.
“Corporate branding” at Vimy is not a big deal
Discreetly recognizing donors shouldn’t distract from history Almost a hundred years ago, Canadian soldiers joined together and fought tirelessly against... Read more.
SFUO needs to present legal information more clearly
Stricter rules on informing BOA members would ensure both efficiency and transparency At the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa’s (SFUO) last... Read more.
Canada needs to embrace private drones
The technology offers a host of benefits for Canadians The use of drones—sometimes known as unmanned aerial vehicles—for commercial and personal use is... Read more.
Canada to ban coal, but that won’t be enough
Pipelines, renewable biofuels, and infrastructure plans should be examined The Minister of Environment Catherine McKenna announced on Nov. 21 that Canada will... Read more.
U of O board makes a stink about Fartgate
Members say something just doesn’t smell right After MP Elizabeth May recently challenged her colleague’s use of the word “fart” in the House of... Read more.
The SFUO can’t afford 1848
Student bar costs will stop executive from making progress with healthcare, U-Pass Student bars—they’re a great place to get cheap food and beer, and... Read more.
“It’s 2016” rebuttal on the cusp of being obsolete
U of O debate society worried that current year argument will lose potency in 2017. For the University of Ottawa English Debating Society (EDS), the last... Read more.
Now is not the time for mandatory voting
Uncertainty, strain on resources too great a challenge Voter turnout at the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) elections has been dropping... Read more.