“It’s just a prank!” becomes airtight legal defence
Supreme Court rules on legal defence, allows cruel practical jokes to prevail In an unexpected move , the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that “it’s... Read more.
Provincial government needs to clear the smoke around pot policies
Some restrictions for public use needed, but have to be specific Last week the government of Ontario announced, and then reversed, its policy on where medical... Read more.
Heckle: Whitewashing in movies
Imagine you’re producing a play detailing the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Who would you want to play the influential civil rights leader, Denzel... Read more.
Celebrity roasts are part of our bullying problem
Comedy Central specials help feed into 'teardown' culture Photo CC Jamie McCaffrey. Edits Marta Kierkus While Comedy Central’s celebrity roasts are... Read more.
Assessing Canada’s role in the fight against ebola
We need more direct involvement, less bureaucracy in the fight against the disease This government health warning can be seen at the entrance of U of O... Read more.
Islamophobia remains a problem at home
Despite claims to the contrary, Canada is still harbouring anti-Muslim sentiment Photo: Paolo Bottazzi, CC, commons.wikimedia.org Like it or not, Canada is... Read more.
Why we need more manly bits on Game of Thrones
Lack of equal opportunity nudity reinforces tired gender dynamics Photo CC owlandbear. Edits: Marta Kierkus Subtlety is not Game of Thrones’ forte. The... Read more.
Kanye West hate used as renewable energy source
Widespread contempt for artist could help power entire city Photo CC Kim Erlandsen, NRK P3. Edits Marta Kierkus A University of Ottawa research team is in... Read more.
U of O converts haunted museum into student rez
Ghost of Colonel By aims to be first registered resident Photo: Rémi Yuan. Edits: Marta Kierkus The University of Ottawa has announced plans to convert... Read more.
The colour blue takes over Bluesfest
Event organizers cave in to public demand for more 'blues' Photo: Marta Kierkus This summer’s Bluesfest will be undergoing a radical thematic change now... Read more.
A welcome return of the red squares
U of O students take note: this is how you inspire political change Photo: Andrej Ivanov, The Concordian Even though Quebec students are facing heavy... Read more.
Let’s trim down on skinny-shaming
Body positivity isn't just for one body type Illustration: Marta Kierkus I started my teen years understanding that my desire to lose weight and gain... Read more.
Time to move away from the General Assemblies
Student assemblies are not the best way to promote 'direct democracy' Photo: Rémi Yuan It’s time to admit that general assemblies at the University of... Read more.
Ottawa’s pothole season garners controversy
Road maintenance complicated by pothole preservation society Edits: Marta Kierkus & Adam Gibbard A new City of Ottawa program that looks to identify... Read more.
Heckles-How not to act during final exams
There are so many good things that accompany the arrival of April: the weather stops being –30 degrees, your lease ends, and, most importantly, the school... Read more.
Upcoming exams offer gladiator combat option
Students embrace opportunity to trade in pens for swords Edits: Marta Kierkus Are you sick of the stress of upcoming exams? Would you prefer to... Read more.
Why censorship does not work
Suppressing information, such as India’s Daughter and Bill c-51, tends to be counterproductive Photo: JMacPherson, CC Despite the wealth of... Read more.
Serial man-spreader spreads wide on campus
Male population still remains oblivious to social phenomenon Photo: Rémi Yuan An unidentified offender known as the “uOttawa man-spreader” has... Read more.
You can’t solve racism with overpriced coffee
Starbucks’ #RaceTogether campaign means well, but was ill-conceived from the start Photo: Marta Kierkus Recently, Starbucks wanted to let... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Security at the National War Memorial
Photo: Marta Kierkus In the wake of the October shootings at Parliament Hill, questions have been raised about how best to protect the sentries who stand... Read more.
Forum: What are some ways to improve the general assembly?
Photo: Rémi Yuan To put it mildly, the last general assembly (GA) wasn’t a big success. By the end of the inaugural event, quorum wasn’t met and much... Read more.
Women’s workouts worth their own time
McGill's gym debate a universal concern for female students' fitness Photo: Spencer Murdock Earlier in March, two law students from McGill University... Read more.
Rebuilding First Nations’ trust in healthcare
Makayla Sault case highlights need for more cultural understanding Photo: Youtube The death of Makayla Sault, an 11-year-old Ojibwe girl who succumbed to... Read more.
Students fear discovering dog poo under the melting snow
Photo: Marta Kierkus With warmer temperatures comes melting snow, and University of Ottawa students fear that formerly hidden dog poop may start stinking up... Read more.
OC Transpo drops charade, just eliminates bus schedules
Switches focus to Formula One training instead Photo: Rémi Yuan At a press conference that angered many but shocked absolutely no one, OC Transpo’s... Read more.