U of O should institute a mandatory Indigenous history course
New curriculum would expose students to new viewpoints, create vital dialogue This year, two Canadian universities, Lakehead University and the University of... Read more.
Heckle: Street interviews
People’s faith in traditional mass media might be at an all-time low, but if “alternative” news sources continue to pull bullshit like this to get... Read more.
Stephen Harper condemns Doge meme as anti-cat
Former PM claims canine memes responsible for growing “anti-feline sentiment” On the morning of Sept. 19, former prime minister Stephen Harper took time... Read more.
Obese patients and smokers should not be denied surgery
Decision to deny medical care to a portion of the population is discrimination, pure and simple For once, fierce debate about equal medical treatment and... Read more.
Don’t give charities more lobbying power
Current legislation necessary to keep money out of politics Canada Without Poverty, an Ottawa-based charity, is arguing that it should be allowed to use more... Read more.
Canada must change its breezy attitude on climate agreements
When it comes to environmental action, our government falls short Sept. 5 marked the end of the G20 summit in Hangzhou, China, where leaders of the world’s... Read more.
SFUO needs a report on whether or not to ditch the CFS
Ryerson report raises questions about the value of federation membership Have you heard of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS)? It’s a union for... Read more.
“Together, Ensemble” themed 101 Week devolves into battle royale
Students from all faculties duke it out in the university’s new green space This year’s 101 Week had a “Together, Ensemble,” theme that was meant to... Read more.
iPhone 7S missing more than just headphone jacks
Next model to be built without home, lock screen buttons Following the revelation that the new iPhone 7 will come with wireless earbuds and no headphone jack,... Read more.
Canada needs to save its free trade deal with Europe
Now more than ever, global trade relationships are important Sigmar Gabriel, the Vice-Chancellor of Germany, has recently claimed that the controversial... Read more.
Ex-Trudeau advisor returns to teach at U of O, faces questions about PM
Tough political questions range from hair products to bromance with US president Roland Paris, who spent six months as a senior advisor to Prime Minister... Read more.
Regulate hookah establishments, don’t ban them outright
Health concerns are legitimate, but a ban won’t solve the problem On Aug. 31, Ottawa city council decided to ban water pipes, or hookahs, in public spaces.... Read more.
Discussion on electoral reform referendum must reach all of Canada
Canadian government needs to better tailor discussions to each community In the midst of the recent Brexit vote and the ongoing American election, Canadians... Read more.
U of O opens new residence to accommodate students stuck in U-Pass line
In a quick response, university converts Morisset Library into a makeshift residence Following complaints from students having to deal with an... Read more.
SFUO and students must work together to improve participation
Tools like General Assemblies can harness participation into results for students At the most recent Board of Administration (BOA) meeting, SFUO executives... Read more.
Post-secondary is the time to encourage thinking outside of the box
Faculties must teach students to seek experience outside of their major It’s back to school time once again, but many people may still be unsure about what... Read more.
Brazen Rabaska update to include emojis, AI, and more
Students raving about awesome new features to course signup service Recently, the University of Ottawa informed students that the way they access their online... Read more.
SFUO looking to fill odd jobs
Federation seeking private Uber drivers, social media master, and more Great news for students looking for a steady source of income this semester! After... Read more.
Read the SFUO budget, it’s important
The onus is on students to hold student government accountable Amid all the excitement—or possibly dread—of back to school preparation, something very... Read more.
When it comes to drug markups, government regulation is just as much to blame as drug companies
Difficult regulation, lack of real competition contributing factors in EpiPen case Earlier this year, Mylan, a Dutch pharmaceutical company, raised the price... Read more.
New provincial vaccination rules a good start, but don’t go far enough
More of an emphasis on primary and secondary education, stricter rules are needed In early 1998, a doctor named Andrew Wakefield created one of the greatest... Read more.
Drop your prior convictions before judging criminal dating service
New website lets Canadian criminals make public dating profiles, and that’s not a bad thing “One of the first things I try to ensure the woman in my... Read more.
The SFUO takes its budget cutting to new heights
Fireworks, clubs, sponsorships all part of student federation’s plan to save cash After narrowly avoiding bankruptcy by firing most of its summer workforce,... Read more.
Proposed law to hand over passwords a step too far
New law must also consider interconnectedness of modern-day Internet, passwords The debate surrounding encryption is a complicated one, with a delicate... Read more.
It’s time to Investigate SFUO’s ability to close its meetings to the public
BOA has the power to make a report on in-camera sessions, and they need to use it The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has gone through... Read more.