The government doesn’t prioritize millennial issues
Peace: a problem for every generation and government This is the fourth article from Stephanie Piamonte in a series that examines why millennials are, or seem... Read more.
Michael Cera cast as Aquaman
Fans on the Internet unanimously celebrate casting decision Illustration by Tina Wallace Director Zack Snyder announced during a Feb. 26 press conference... Read more.
How to judge Woody Allen
Accusations against movie legend leave fans with difficult moral decision Photo by Eric David I remember the first time I heard about Woody Allen. My dad... Read more.
The Forum: Student issues at the U of O
What is the most pressing issue for students at the U of O? Food services need to get better Kate Cornick | Staff Contributor Let’s be honest here. If... Read more.
Bitcoins are a risk worth taking
Impossible to ignore validity of digital currency When I first tried to read about bitcoins several years ago, I was hit with terms like peer-to-peer... Read more.
Sleeping arrangements become a factor in Olympic men’s hockey
St. Louis's small stature could be the Z- factor of the tournament Photo by Thomas Veasey (CC) The Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team is unconcerned with... Read more.
Let’s keep our cheers in perspective
Nationalist conception of Olympics is wrong Photo courtesy of Blue and White Army (CC) I have nothing in common with Mark McMorris. I don’t snowboard,... Read more.
The government doesn’t prioritize millennial issues
The economy takes precedence over the environment and ethics This is the third article from Stephanie Piamonte in a series that examines why millennials are,... Read more.
Our government ignores difficult questions millennials care about
Debate needed to understand the social issues facing us today This is the second article from Stephanie Piamonte in a series that examines why millennials... Read more.
Mental Illness does not define who I am
Jasmine van Schouwen On Jan. 28, Bell organized its annual Let’s Talk day, encouraging people to call, text, and hit social networks to talk about mental... Read more.
Professionals demean spirit of Olympics
Olympics should showcase athletes who had to make sacrifices to compete, not get paid for it Photo courtesy of VancityAllie (CC) In the 1960s, the... Read more.
Student concerned with election’s impact on social life
First-year decides which clique to join after election candidates revealed Illustration by Tina Wallace Mitch Wainwright is a first-year political science... Read more.
Local man uses door for the first time
Cure found for rare disorder that had turned sufferers into blocks of cheese Photo by Mico Mazza Family and friends of Marc Adams gathered outside his... Read more.
What’s in your burger?
Fast food companies are misleading customers about the health benefits of their burgers Photo courtesy of Facebook By careful wording and hidden... Read more.
Canada should defend its northern sovereignty
Recent government decision to extend territory in Arctic deserves support Illustration by Tina Wallace Climate change and the search for new resources have... Read more.
The generational politics gap
Concerns of millennials aren't reflected in political ideologies We’ve heard it before. The millennial generation is apathetic and occasionally... Read more.
The Tomato: New study suggests hard work and good grades are correlated
University community reacts to astonishing new evidence Photo by Jennifer Vo A new multi-disciplinary study by the University of Ottawa has revealed that... Read more.
Film advertising and the Bechdel test do not mix
New feminist movie rating a noble but misguided venture The Bechdel test has gained a lot of public attention recently, mostly because it provides social... Read more.
The Tomato: Shooting of Florida texter sparks phone control debate
Advocates demand reform to prevent reckless texting Illustration by Tina Wallace A man who fatally shot another movie-goer at a Florida theatre has pleaded... Read more.
The Tomato: Sandy Hill to be relocated to Borehaven
Complaints from residents cause city to take drastic measure Illustration by Tina Wallace Ottawa’s city council has voted unanimously to relocate the... Read more.
The Tomato: Weather club makes wave on campus
New club brings students together to complain about the weather Long-Term Forecast, a new club for weather complaint enthusiasts, is capturing the... Read more.
Housing ads make sexism accessible
Student Housing Billboard encourages gender stereotypes A family friend of mine recently moved from Ottawa to Toronto. Her Ottawa house fit in the parameters... Read more.
Plastic surgery game should’ve gotten cut
App sends revolting message to kids On Dec. 5, an appalling game was made available on Google Play and on the iTunes store. The game, called Plastic... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Plastic bags
Are plastic bags that big of an environmental issue? Photo courtesy of Tina Wallace Point: We should focus on more important issues Jasmine van Schouwen |... Read more.
Heckles: Countdown obsession
Countdown obsession needs to stop Let 2014 be the year we end our obsession with year-end countdowns and focus on real news. The Internet has made it... Read more.