Philosophical Sh*t-Should we feel guilty about watching porn?
Although many viewers of mainstream erotic entertainment like 50 Shades of Grey are probably guilty of running from the cinema to their bedrooms (or wherever... Read more.
Academic writing desperately needs some humanity
This impersonal style is more isolating than educational Photo: Rémi Yuan It’s getting to be that time again when the writing and submission of dry,... Read more.
Subterranean real estate takes over Ottawa region
Realtors look to break new ground with 'true man caves' Edits: Marta Kierkus Starting this spring, local real estate agents will abandon their practice of... Read more.
UCU erupts into beautifully choreographed violence
Dance groups fight over who gets to perform in front of big mirror Photo: Rémi Yuan. Students who regularly pass through the University Centre (UCU) are... Read more.
With assisted suicide, disability advocates rely on emotional blackmail
With assisted suicide, disability advocates rely on emotional blackmail Photo: Calleamanecer, CC, Wikimedia Commons Soon after the Supreme Court of Canada... Read more.
Memorial to victims of communism sends the wrong message
Proposed monument should be terminated or, at the very least, moved Photo: tributetoliberty.ca While it is beneficial for Canadians to understand the... Read more.
Lifelong Ottawa resident gives $1M to U of O
Grant geared toward law and medical students Photo: Courtesy of Audrey Boyce's estate A posthumous $1-million donation to the University of Ottawa hopes to... Read more.
Women’s basketball falls to Ryerson in quarters
Gee-Gees still trending up after turbulent but successful year Photo credit: Marta Kierkus After a convincing win over Carleton in the preliminary round of... Read more.
World dictator fashion round-up
Despite their tendency for political repression and human rights violations, dictators have always taken the fashion world by storm. For the last 75 years, the... Read more.
SFUO supports action to restore funding to 510 Odawa
Student federation gears resources to soon-to-be-closed homeless shelter Photo: Remi Yuan The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) passed... Read more.
Top-seeded Gee-Gees dazzle in playoff win over Laurentian
Montpetit Hall to house Ontario’s Wilson Cup tournament Photo credit: Marta Keirkus Laurentian made its third trip to Ottawa this year, one of which came... Read more.
U of O electoral law event revives Fair Elections Act debate
Panelists express concern for new voting rules at law symposium Photo: Remi Yuan Electoral law was in focus at the University of Ottawa last week when... Read more.
University should improve professors’ teaching skills
Illustration: Stephanie Mah Saskatoon (CUP) — It’s in the university’s best interest to ensure that students are given competent instructors. We need... Read more.
The plight of the flat foot
Exercising your feet might be better than orthotics photo credit: Sarah Nolette Traditionally, people with flat feet are offered orthotics and extra arch... Read more.
U of O law profs awarded by Canadian Bar
Prize presented for profs’ promotion of fairness and equality Photos: Courtesy of Martha Jackman and Nicole LaViolette Two University of Ottawa law... Read more.
Budget cuts eliminate free speech on campus
Pay-as-you-go plan replaces long-time institution at the U of O Photo: Rémi Yuan. Continuing budget issues have led to the cancellation of a long-time... Read more.
Hockey team takes tough loss in semis
Gee-Gees finish off season against Marlets Photo credit: Remi Yuan The McGill Martlets took down the Gee-Gees for the second time in a row to end... Read more.
BOA calls for better services in site
Motion hopes to extend service hours, put an end to SITE’s disappearing chairs Photo: Nadia Drissi El-Bouzaidi The Student Federation of the University... Read more.
No such thing as too much info on sex
New Ontario sex-ed curriculum is a welcome update Photo: Jaye Yohe, CC. Edits: Marta Kierkus. The new Ontario sex-ed curriculum is a great step forward.... Read more.
Track and field climbing on the podium at OUAs
Gee-Gees finish in top 10 to continue to nationals Photo Credit: Jeff Taylor The track and field Ontario University Athletics’ (OUA) championship saw the... Read more.
Prof’s earthquake study sends shockwaves
U of O’s Pascal Audet named Sloan Research Fellow Photo: Courtesy of Pascal Audet A University of Ottawa geophysicist and rising star in the earth... Read more.
Women’s volleyball finishes on a high at nationals
Gee-Gees take fifth place at CIS championship Photo credit: Marta Kierkus The Gee-Gees played their consolation final with solid defence, serving, and... Read more.
Why is corporal punishment still a thing?
The Slap reminds us that physical discipline still a habit worth kicking Photo: U.S. Department of Defence, CC (Wikimedia Commons) Upon seeing the... Read more.
It’s time to retire Nielsen ratings
The TV audience measurement system is old and inaccurate Photo: Rémi Yuan Why are we still using Nielsen ratings? The quantitative data method used to... Read more.
Should we punish the parents of obese children?
New 'fat tax' may mean well, but it will only make things worse Photo: Robert Lawton CC (Wikimedia Commons) While it’s encouraging to see that some... Read more.