SFUO turns to Obama-Biden memes for guidance
Student union hires meme interpreter to decipher hidden information The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has been facing a lot of... Read more.
SFUO to lower quorum at GAs to one student
Student union says there is now a chance the events will get off the ground In a desperate bid to organize at least one successful student-run event this... Read more.
Spying on journalists is unacceptable
Society needs people to speak out, and free journalism is needed for that very purpose News recently came out that the Montreal police had been spying on la... Read more.
Lowering quorum is not ideal, but it is necessary
If you want to foster engagement, make sure students get a voice every time After the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa’s (SFUO) latest General... Read more.
Chaos ensues after historic vote… in SFUO board meeting
One word change in job title sends markets over the edge, shocks students The world is in shock after a devastating vote, and financial markets are going... Read more.
How can the SFUO effectively fight for lower tuition post-Day of Action?
The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) held a successful “fight the fees” protest on Nov. 2, where students gathered to support the free... Read more.
NAFTA or nah?
Should Canada revisit its trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico? The recent United States election has, if we phrase it diplomatically, evoked many... Read more.
We don’t need any more dog whistle politics
Leitch’s “Canadian values” pose an even bigger threat after U.S. election The election of Donald Trump as president of the United States was a dark day... Read more.
Students beg Rabaska to take them back
After a rocky relationship, students long for old course management system It’s been a long and rocky relationship between University of Ottawa students and... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Should Ontario scrap civics class?
Recently, the Ontario government floated the idea of scrapping the mandatory half-credit that is grade 10 civics class, where high school students are supposed... Read more.
U of O students take a stand against squeaky chairs
Recent protests propel new important student movements on campus It’s been one hell of a year. From comical James Bond villains running for president of the... Read more.
Canadian government needs to respond to mining companies’ infractions
Violence linked to Canadian mining companies in Latin America just business as usual A recent report by the Justice and Corporate Accountability Project... Read more.
Without Blackboard, a wave of amnesia grips U of O students
Psychologists are calling it “acute Blackboard-induced amnesia” Over the weekend, Blackboard Learn, the University of Ottawa’s online campus—also... Read more.
Tomato Guide: how to deal with the influx of post-election American immigrants
After what feels like literally forever, the American election will finally take place on Nov. 8. Whether it’s what you’re expecting or not, you know... Read more.
Much more information needed on police mass texting
Solid report on use, disposal of numbers, metadata is a must Recently, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) used a mass text campaign to help them solve a... Read more.
BOA candidate refuses to accept election results
Candidate claims that election was marred by voter fraud The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) by-elections have come and gone, but not... Read more.
U of O opens innovative “YouTube drama” program
Department of Theatre takes students into the world of catty Internet shenanigans In light of escalating drama between high-profile YouTube creators, the... Read more.
SFUO should approve bilingualism committee
Committee could work to benefit SFUO and student body alike At the recent Board of Administration (BOA) meeting, the board rejected the creation of a... Read more.
BOA’s fiduciary duty is destroying our voice
Poorly defined rules make it hard to enact real change When you vote in the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) elections, you’re voting... Read more.
Be selfish: vote in the SFUO by-election
With low voter turnout, the odds are in your favour The by-elections of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) are taking place Oct.... Read more.
The U of O should prioritize open textbooks
Open course materials maintain quality while lowering student costs Recently, the University of Saskatchewan reported an increase in the use of free,... Read more.
Is online voting the way of the future for the SFUO?
Online voting reform could lead to increase in student participation The Student Federation of University of Ottawa (SFUO) plays a large role in an average... Read more.
Ontario domestic violence project overlooks important demographic
Province needs to recognize severity of Aboriginal domestic abuse in funding scheme This month, the Ontario government announced that 22 regions across the... Read more.
Suggestion box magically fixes SFUO’s problems
Issues around finances, transparency miraculously disappear overnight They’ve done it. After years of stress, disappointment, and a summer full of layoffs,... Read more.
Now is the time to lower the voting age to 16
Canada should follow suit in abandoning arbitrary age restrictions Edmonton City Council recently voted to push the Alberta government to consider lowering... Read more.