Heckle: Brightspace makes for a brighter academic life
Brightspace, the online platform that the University of Ottawa uses as its learning management system, is neither inherently good nor bad. Pretty much... Read more.
Baby boomers are killing the health foods industry
The Tomato investigates why healthy choices just aren’t booming with the baby boomers It seems as if there is a new article blaming the world’s woes on... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Is Ontario’s drinking age fair?
The drinking age in Ontario has been a point of contention for decades, with the age originally being lowered to 18 from 21 in 1971, but then raised to 19 in... Read more.
Avoiding first-year regrets
A second-year details what she would have done differently As September starts, the campus begins to fill up with new and returning students eager to begin... Read more.
BOG members, student union reps, U of O president share thoughts on 2017-18 budget
Some deeply unhappy with tuition hikes, others see a way forward On Monday, May 29, the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) passed a budget that... Read more.
U of O raises tuition by up to 15 per cent at May 29 BOG
Student representatives make progress with motions amid clash of tempers Monday’s meeting of the University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG), which... Read more.
Students petition to reinstate U of O profs lost to budget cuts
Students say experience could be negatively impacted without professors Two University of Ottawa professors have been informed that their contracts will not be... Read more.
U of O will unveil 12th straight year of tuition hikes on Monday, along with budget cuts
Rates will rise across the board, with international students to see up to 15 per cent increase On Monday, May 29, the University of Ottawa’s Board of... Read more.
April 26 BOA reduces GA power, raises health plan premiums by eight per cent
SFUO cites legal worries for GA motions, inflation and administration fees for health plan The last Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)... Read more.
SFUO sanctions outgoing president’s salary
Board determined Ahimakin had not adequately completed duties according to Executive Work Manual The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)’s... Read more.
SFUO executive salaries raised by $2,000 at April 26 BOA meeting
Pay hike comes after debate with student federation workers’ union The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)’s most recent Board of... Read more.
Is the new federal budget a good deal for students?
Document promises financial aid, but many roadblocks still exist Between essays, exams, and Netflix, it’s safe to assume that most students weren’t... Read more.
With justice we stand, with division we fall
Police wristbands undermine public trust in Canada’s law enforcement On March 29, the CBC reported that members of the Ottawa Police Service began donning... Read more.
Criminal records for plagiarism might be a good thing
Problem of plagiarism is under-addressed, and more consequences are needed A criminal record is nothing to joke about. They follow you everywhere you go, to... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Should the university get involved in SFUO affairs?
With all the controversy surrounding the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) lately, people are starting to wonder what exactly the student... Read more.
“Elite” dating apps aren’t a cause for concern
Most people don’t rely on one small dating app, exclusivity among apps already exists Lately, it seems like there are more and more “exclusive” dating... Read more.
The real reason they banned cardboard cut-outs of Trudeau
Diplomatic incidents and lack of government efficiency figured heavily into decision The government of Canada has landed itself in hot water for making... Read more.
SFUO calls out the Tomato for being FAKE NEWS
Antipathy towards the student press leads to confusion and chaos Antagonism between the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) and student... Read more.
Weight a second—what’s the best way to measure health?
We need to be more critical when it comes to how we gauge our physical health The debate over Carleton removing scales from its gyms is raging on—but... Read more.
Remember: future GAs will be important too
Salary drama or not, these assemblies give you tools to help fix the student union After years of failed attempts, the SFUO held its first proper General... Read more.
U of O removes microwaves over spying fears
Students on the brink of starvation now that kitchen appliances are under lock and key In the wake of Kellyanne Conway’s recent mind-bending news... Read more.
MTV airs episode two of Keeping Up with the Boardashians
New entry in SFUO based reality series showcases students wielding pitchforks and torches at GA On Monday, March 20, MTV aired the mid-season finale of... Read more.
We need better regulation and alternatives before ending payday loans
Regulations in Hamilton a step in the right direction, but more must be done It’s difficult to live in any Canadian city without stumbling across a payday... Read more.
Canada should take a lesson in pay parity from Iceland
Government should adopt stricter measures to keep companies in line During a time when insanity continues to occur south of our border, good news is getting... Read more.
Opt-out plan for organ donation would help fix Ontario’s broken system
Potential donors shouldn’t get hung up on what happens to their body after they die Organ donations in Ontario have increased by 30 per cent in the last... Read more.