Point/Counterpoint: Should TMZ be considered a legitimate news source?
TMZ gets the job done Photo by Marta Kierkus The number one goal of any news organization is to break the news and that is what TMZ does. Throughout... Read more.
The relevance of the U of O Senate in a corporatized world
Bridging the divide between the Senate and the BOG Photo by Marta Kierkus Universities are communities of academics who are mandated to preserve and expand... Read more.
A fragile peace in the West
Conflict between teachers and their provincial government is far from over Photo by Brad Perkins, CC Teachers’ strikes are the norm for those who attend... Read more.
Yeezus walks across America
Famed rapper preps for nationwide healing mission Photo by Rodrigo Ferrari, CC. Edits by Marta Kierkus. Kanye West, the American rapper, producer, film... Read more.
PM plans to ‘re-sink’ Franklin Expedition ship
Decision comes after ship's 200-year-old crew comes out in support of Liberals It’s back to Davy Jones’ locker for the crew of the recently discovered... Read more.
Binge-watching may be hurting our appreciation of TV
How video-on-demand services leave viewers chasing the next high Photo by Zach Verret Netflix and other video-on-demand services enable us to experience... Read more.
Is Bruce Levenson dumb, racist, or both?
Latest NBA controversy might not be as black and white as you think Photo by Hector Alejandro CC When I learned that another NBA owner had made dumb racist... Read more.
Will and Kate guarantee new baby will have superpowers
Should make up for Prince George's disappointing normalcy Photo by Christopher Neve CC, Edits by Marta Kierkus The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sent the... Read more.
Philosophical Sh*t-What makes a good friend?
Human beings are fundamentally social creatures who are biologically hardwired to connect with each other. Friendship is a cornerstone element of human... Read more.
Youtuber closes comments but opens debate on free speech
Why we need a discussion about freedom of expression on the web Photo courtesy of Youtube Famous YouTube user Felix Kjellberg, better known to the world as... Read more.
Terrorist group uses TV spoilers to frighten Americans
People in a state of panic over the threat of unwanted plot information The Official Whitehouse Photostream CC, Edits by Marta Kierkus The United States... Read more.
Campus construction ramps up just in time
Rest of campus under threat of being demolished Photo collage by Adam Gibbard with CC For the third consecutive year, sections of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
History criticized for its excessively violent content
PCC looks to shield children from bloody historical events Photo by Marta Kierkus Following years of attempting to neuter popular entertainment properties,... Read more.
Philosophical Sh*t-Is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all
While my commitment-phobic best friend stood there watching me cry into a tub of ice cream, she looked at me with pity in her eyes and asked me the simple... Read more.
International student discounts are a numbers game
With a 300 per cent increase in enrolment, the university is winning Photo by Marta Kierkus If you want to find out more about this story, check out our... Read more.
CMA needs to stop playing politics
Canadian health organization should get back to promoting health policies Photo courtesy of Marta KierkusAt its 147th annual meeting and general council in... Read more.
Nail polish won’t stop date rape
It puts the onus on women to prevent sexual assault Photo and edits by Marta Kierkus I can’t help but sigh and roll my eyes at the invention of a new... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Fixed-term marriages
Photo by Benjamin Rennicke A couple of weeks ago, University of Ottawa student Véronique Laliberté made the news with her thesis proposal that offers an... Read more.
Obama says goodbye to florida
American landmass to be literally shipped back to Spain Original image from NASA's Earth Observatory, Edits by Marta Kierkus In a move that has shocked the... Read more.
Burger King-Tim Hortons merger causes national culture shock
Canadian identity threatened by influx of Angry Whoppers Photo by Brianna Campigotto Canadians from Beaver Creek, Yukon, to Cape Spear, Nfld., have been... Read more.
Heckles-China’s “bullet screens”
Illustration by Brennan Bova Outside of talking with your mouth full, the act of texting in a movie theatre is easily one of the most obnoxious social... Read more.
Arts degrees in jeopardy at the U of O
Program restructuring only strengthens the myth of the useless art degree Photo by Brianna Campigotto Arts programs are under attack at the University of... Read more.
A lesson from Ferguson
Why the police response in Missouri is more than just a racial issue Photo by Steve Kaiser “I’m a cop. If you don’t want to get hurt,... Read more.
The Prince of Pot strikes back
Marc Emery’s return will hopefully spark new legalization talks Original photo by Cannabis Culture editor Jeremiah Vandermeer. Edits by... Read more.
New Faculty for Supervillain Studies planned for fall 2015
Courses designed to appeal to students interested in world domination Photo courtesy of Marta Kierkus The University of Ottawa has announced that it... Read more.