What leaving Afghanistan means for Canada
Peacekeeping efforts demand more support from Canadian citizens Photo by CanadianAfghanistan (CC) After 12 years and the loss of 158 Canadian soldiers,... Read more.
Man take selfie, ends conflict in Crimea
Profoundly brave act brings peace to war-torn region Photo by Karishma Chopra A local Ottawa man took a selfie on Mar. 25 in his Glebe apartment, and... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Summer courses
Are summer courses worth taking? Photo by Tina Wallace Summer should be time to focus on learning outside a classroom Jesse Colautti | Opinions... Read more.
Heckles: Nice guys
Nice guys don’t finish last — boring ones do It’s the kiss of death. A friend tells me about a guy she thinks I should date, I ask what he’s... Read more.
Exposing the sixth pillar’s secret
New information reveals one of Canada's most well-kept secrets at Tabaret Hall Photo by Tina Wallace University of Ottawa students are used to seeing their... Read more.
CBC needs to bounce back from loss of Strombo
Public broadcaster in danger of becoming irrelevant Photo courtesy of Cathy Browne (cc) With the NHL trade deadline come and gone, many media pundits... Read more.
Hidden camera reveals tortured tomatoes
Systematic vegetable abuse found in greenhouses across Ontario Photo by Mico Mazza A hidden camera investigation has brought to light allegations of... Read more.
Anne of Green Gables gets 21st century treatment
Great-grandson of L.M. Montgomery writes modern sequel to beloved Canadian series Illustration by Tina Wallace Lucy Maud Montgomery would... Read more.
Spring tips for Ottawa
Spring in the city Illustration by Tina... Read more.
Obama smart to get Between Two Ferns
Engaging with youth in new ways important for democracy Photo courtesy of Youtube On March 11, President Barack Obama joined the ranks of Bruce... Read more.
Netflix will never be enough
Limited library misses out on huge part of film history It’s amazing how great Netflix can seem when you’ll watch anything. When you’re with a group of... Read more.
Putin’s aggression a threat to democracy
Russian aim to annex parts of Ukraine has the world on the brink of another Cold War Illustration by Tina Wallace On Feb. 28, six days after the former... Read more.
How to network the right way
Tips for getting the most out of networking events Photo by Reyhana Heatherington I was recently invited to attend a conference hosted by an industry... Read more.
Pollution free-for-all
Polar vortex forces Canada to eliminate environmental regulation Illustration by Tina Wallace With the polar vortex gripping North America in what many are... Read more.
Thousands rally in favour of Fair Elections Act
New law spares Canadians the burden of voting Photo by MostlyConservative (CC) Thousands of Ottawa residents rallied on Parliament Hill last week in... Read more.
Heckles: Get off Facebook in class
Lectures are for learning, not eBay I get it. It’s so easy to just open your browser during that boring, mid-afternoon lecture and zone out to Facebook,... Read more.
The government doesn’t care about millennials
For a millennial, the government's economy platform is shady Illustration by Tina Wallace This is the fifth article from Stephanie Piamonte in a series... Read more.
University community should embrace new residence proposals
U of O's housing guarantee only possible with new off-campus options Photo by Diyyinah Jamora First-year students at the University of Ottawa are... Read more.
IOC bans Canada from future Winter Olympics
Canada's impressive medal count makes games unfair for other nations Illustration by Jennifer Vo With Canada garnering an impressive tally of 25 medals,... Read more.
NFL players shouldn’t be penalized for their language
Proposed rule against racial language is ignorant and hypocritical Illustration by Tina Wallace The NFL is thinking of proposing a rule that would impose a... Read more.
Internationalizing our student body
Why welcoming more international students is good for the U of O and Canada Photo by Jennifer Vo The federal government is looking to make Canada one of... Read more.
Anders Brevik inhumanely denied newest Playstation
International community outraged over Norwegian treatment of mass murderer Illustration by Tina Wallace The international human rights community is... Read more.
Students unfairly denied right to vote
Reform of SFUO constitution necessary to engage more student voters Illustration by Tina Wallace Stefanie Di Domenico is a fourth-year international... Read more.
Quebec premier evicts Concordia University from province
U of O forced to absorb 45,000 new students Illustration by Tina Wallace Quebec Premier Lindy Marwas revealed a plan on Tuesday, Feb. 25 to expel Concordia... Read more.
Heckles: A tip about tipping
Students should tip There seems to be an ongoing debate as to whether customers should be obliged to tip their servers at restaurants. Should we be obligated... Read more.