Hello Kitty confusion finds its way to Ottawa
Local fans polarized over news that fashion icon isn't a cat Photo: Marta Kierkus Confusion surrounding Hello Kitty found its way to the Ottawa Convention... Read more.
Gamers need to stop living in the past
Modern criticism isn't the same as past censorship Photo: Marta Kierkus For the last couple of months, intense debate surrounding the GamerGate movement... Read more.
Movember debates get hairy
Local pogonophobes look to enforce beard concealment policy Photo: Rémi Yuan Movember is in full swing at the University of Ottawa, with hundreds of... Read more.
Alex from Target set to star in feature film trilogy
Texas teen ready to trade in Internet fame for real fame Edits: Marta Kierkus Unlike most Internet celebrities, Alex from Target (a.k.a. Alex Christopher... Read more.
Heckles: YouTube pranks are the worst
I hate pranks. There, I said it. I know this statement makes me sound like I’m an old fogey who despises puppies and sunshine, but I think it needs to be... Read more.
Philosophical Sh*t – Why do insanity and creativity seem to go hand-in-hand?
The creation of incredible art often goes hand-in-hand with individuals who behave outside the norm. What is it about these “insane” artists that allows... Read more.
The Forum: Canada’s response to the Ottawa shootings
Fulcrum writers share what they learned from the attack on Parliament Photo: Marta Kierkus Fear and paranoia are not the right way to move forward “In... Read more.
Religion and human rights: a united front for progress
Faith-based groups should not be excluded from the pursuit of worldwide equality Pope Francis photo CC Catholic Church of England and Wales. Martin Luther... Read more.
Digital video is not the death of cinema
Format simply offers new and exciting ways to shoot movies RED digital camera, Photo: Rsgden, CC This Wednesday, a select number of moviegoers in... Read more.
Pitbull virus spreading throughout the world
Rapper's new online release could lead to global tech crisis Photo: Eva Rinaldi, CC, Edits Marta Kierkus Although many have already described Pitbull's... Read more.
Honour thy rock ‘n’ roll
Music pioneers overlooked in Hall of Fame nominees Being left out in the cold, Photo: Brook Ward, CC Last month, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame named... Read more.
End of Ford mayoral dynasty leads to nationwide anxiety
Financial, cultural capital in Canada expected to nosedive Closed down Rob Ford joke factory, Photo: sabotrax, CC. Eidts Marta Kierkus During last... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Should we sacrifice our university culture for lower tuition?
Photo and edits: Marta Kierkus In early October, Lower Saxony became the last state in Germany to completely eliminate university tuition, making free... Read more.
Pumpkin spice shortage hits U of O students hard
Violence and unrest linked to scarcity of seasonal seasoning Photo: Rémi Yuan, edits by Marta Kierkus Pumpkin spice related debauchery has hit record... Read more.
Ottawa police crack down on bad Halloween costumes
Arrests and fines doled out for distasteful seasonal attire Illustration: Jennifer Vo This Halloween, Ottawa police are taking an active role in cracking... Read more.
Philosophical Sh*t-Does free will exist?
When I raise my right arm, it is an act of free will or simply a biological impulse? This question, posed by the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, is... Read more.
The smoke hasn’t cleared on electronic cigarettes yet
Photo: Marta Kierkus Due to a marked absence of tobacco, electronic cigarettes have been widely embraced as a healthy alternative to smoking—but are they... Read more.
Soldier and gunman dead after gun battle at Parliament Hill
OTTAWA (CUP)—In a week when national security and terrorism were already at the top of the national political agenda, Parliament Hill itself today was... Read more.
Reading week discourtesy at an all-time high
Students refuse to read responsibly during fall break Photo: Rémi Yuan Reading levels on campus reached a crisis point this past reading week, causing... Read more.
Keeping up with the Lumsdens
A look at life for a former football great and his Olympian son Photos courtesy of the Lumsdens Of the many names that have been associated with the 1975... Read more.
Women’s rugby moves to finals with perfect record
Gee-Gees will host conference gold medal match for the first time Photo: Marta Kierkus A big 38-20 win against the McGill Marlets on Oct. 18 leads the... Read more.
Philosophical Sh*t-What better defines our personality: nature or nurture?
Is our identity determined by nature or by nurture? Some might gravitate towards our biological and genetic features (nature) as being the determining... Read more.
Mid-semester roundup
Looking at our Campus Freedom Index rating While the methodology has been questioned, the conclusions are worth a second look. For the second year in a row,... Read more.
Loss to Windsor makes playoffs a maybe
Coming into the final weeks of the regular season, the Gees football team was in a position to lock down a playoff spot and potentially get an easier matchup... Read more.
Student group issues top five reasons not to go to U of O
University denies claims listed on flyers distributed by student group Image courtesy of the Student Rights Centre High school students and their parents... Read more.