Science confirms Netflix saves lives
Watching TV, eating junk foods the best way to stay disease-free Photo: Rémi Yuan. The Society for Eating and Television (SEAT) has released new research... Read more.
Everything causes cancer, experts say
Recent report finds link between deadly disease and all things Photo: Rémi Yuan. Health Canada has taken the issue of disease prevention to a whole new... Read more.
Why the anti-vaccine movement kills
One in five Ontarians siding with ignorance and pseudo-science Photo: Jeremy Gathany, CC, Wikimedia Commons A recent outbreak of measles in Canada and the... Read more.
A new day for student politics
Real change may be on the horizon for the U of O student union Photo: Marta Kierkus To the surprise of many, it looks like change might finally be coming... Read more.
Campus-wide discontent over inaccurate movie predictions
Photo: scottmontreal, CC, flickr.com. Hoverboard photo: LoveBoat, CC, wikimedia commons. Edits: Marta Kierkus. As the year continues to unfold, students at... Read more.
Feds crack down on ‘-gate’ scandal naming trend
Starting Mar. 1, distasteful suffix use on social media sites will result in financial sanctions for Canadians. Edits: Marta Kierkus People who use the... Read more.
Juilliard-trained U of O prof named one of CBC’s top artists
Photo courtesy of David Jalbert If not for his father, David Jalbert would not have become a pianist at all. “My dad asked me if I wanted to take piano... Read more.
A balanced approach to university life
Photo: Rémi Yuan Post-secondary education shouldn't be relegated to a classroom Despite only lasting 31 seconds, a promo for the Université de Moncton (U... Read more.
Heckles-The Oscars are way too white
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences always receives some sort of criticism for their Oscar nominations. This year they came under fire for more... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Is freedom of speech under attack in Canada?
Illustration: Jennifer Vo The government’s new anti-terrorism legislation (Bill C-51) is causing a stir among free speech advocates in Canada. Some have... Read more.
Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse
Photo: Rémi Yuan Hope Solo case highlights a dichotomy on how we view assault Last summer, Hope Solo—one of the most recognizable faces in women’s... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Should we care about the Juno Awards?
Illustration: Jennifer Vo Of course the Junos matter The Juno Awards are one of the few times when Canadian musicians are given the credit they... Read more.
Maroon 5 set to release new track ‘Vegetables’
Photo: CC Jazills. Edits: Marta Kierkus. Follow-up to 'Animals' aims to eroticize salads everywhere Maroon 5 is set to release a follow-up to their... Read more.
Heckles-How are beauty pageants still a thing?
Today beauty pageants are one of many talent competitions that dominate primetime television. But unlike singing competitions, dance competitions, or trivia... Read more.
SFUO finally discovers the Internet
Marta Kierkus. Pigeon photo: Carolyn Lehrke, CC. Student fed stops using carrier pigeons to communicate The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
Hockey team needs a blank slate
The loss of another season is a tough but necessary pill to swallow Photo:Marta Kierkus Sometimes the smart thing to do and the right thing to do are not... Read more.
Harper is losing his grip of the ‘national tiller’
PM's economic narrative is slowly unraveling Photo: Stephen Harper, CC, flickr.com Conventional Canadian political wisdom dictates that the economy is the... Read more.
The disparities of sympathy
Why does violence in Paris trump mass slaughter in Baga? Photo: Olivier Ortelpa, CC The attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo on the morning of... Read more.
Flat butt yoga pants gaining popularity
Women buy new athletic wear to protest big booty culture Photo: Rémi Yuan For the last several years, form-fitting yoga pants have been a wardrobe staple... Read more.
Students look to give January the boot
U of O activists want to officially remove month from the calendar Photo:Rémi Yuan Hundreds of University of Ottawa students have camped out on Parliament... Read more.
The systemic devaluing of student politics
Serious lack of communication surrounding SFUO elections If you’ve been a student at the University of Ottawa for more than a year, you probably know that... Read more.
Toxic torts have major tunes for justice
U of O professor sings and strums for benefit concert at the Black Sheep Inn Photo courtesy of Lynda Collins By day, professor Lynda Collins is best known... Read more.
Professors cheat, too
University staff should be held to the same standards as students Photo: Rémi Yuan “Beware of plagiarism!” reads the University of Ottawa’s official... Read more.
Financial aid shouldn’t be a black mark
Underclass are still subject to a lack of empathy and understanding Photo: CC, Public Domain I grew up with the crazy idea that you should treat your... Read more.
Movies you should have seen: The Wizard of Oz
Why it’s famous: Perhaps one of the most popular musical fantasy features and most-loved American films of all time, The Wizard of Oz is known for its... Read more.