The SFUO should keep attendance at committee, exec meetings
Holding committees and executive accountable will help make SFUO more efficient Board meetings at the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)... Read more.
U of O puts a fun new twist on mould infestation
RAs disguise fungus with Garnet and Grey spray-paint Over the last few weeks the Tomato has been receiving several emails about the black mould epidemic... Read more.
SFUO signs contract for new reality television show
First episode teases slap fight between president and VP social On Sunday, March 12 at 8 p.m., students at the University of Ottawa tuned in to watch the... Read more.
Canada should offer universal coverage for essential drugs
Federal government needs to take action to improve this country’s health-care Unlike our neighbours to the south, Canadians like to feel proud of our... Read more.
Taxing robots isn’t the path to economic stability
Halting progress is sure to create more problems than it solves Beware the rise of the robots! These metallic strangers are coming to our shores to steal our... Read more.
The “dumb phone” isn’t such a stupid idea after all
Reducing distractions is hard, but taking a temporary step back could help If you asked to see my phone and I whipped out an old Nokia brick, you would... Read more.
Canadian universities welcome international students with open wallets
Post-secondary schools are stepping up to fill the void in their bank accounts In the wake of the Trump administration’s anti-immigration rhetoric, many... Read more.
U of O hot dog guy under the microscope after Subway chicken scandal
Some fear there might be disgusting things lurking in his sausages Canadians’ faith in their Subway sandwiches has been rocked to its core over allegations... Read more.
When it comes to politics, boring may be better
Critics shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss NDP race's lack of star power One could say that Canadian politics has become much more interesting ever since TV... Read more.
We shouldn’t jump ship on The Pirate Bay
Media sharing site’s role goes beyond piracy, reach benefits marginalized groups Last week the Swedish government cracked down on infamous file-sharing... Read more.
Gutting genetic discrimination bill could lead to big problems
The pace of genetic technology is quickening, and we need to be prepared While it may sound like something born from a science-fiction movie, Canada’s... Read more.
Raising retirement age is a shortsighted measure
Liberals should consider factors beyond economic advisory report A recent report by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s economic advisory committee is... Read more.
U of O’s new political handshake course set to debut in the fall
New course gets the green light after infamous Trump-Trudeau encounter In the wake of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s epic handshake battle with U.S.... Read more.
Call to fingerprint Canadian journalists is overkill
Better reason needs to be given, especially with hostile political climate Journalists are having a rough time lately. News organizations are being shut... Read more.
SFUO election recount reveals nobody won
Despite record turnout, most votes revealed to be “joke” ballots After the results of the 2017 Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)... Read more.
Junos need to highlight women as producers and engineers too
Staggeringly few females have been nominated in these categories in past years In the lead up to the 2017 Juno Awards, indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara called out... Read more.
Weather Network gives up trying to predict Ottawa’s forecast
Nation’s capital defies meteorology, soothsayers, and pleas to ancient gods The Weather Network has officially announced that it will give up on trying to... Read more.
Shopify shouldn’t be forced to drop Breitbart
We can’t coerce businesses to impose a political consensus It’s not often that Ottawa is the centre of a heated political debate that doesn’t involve... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: How should Trudeau handle Trump?
Should PM push Canadian ideals or be wary of economic consequences? Justin Trudeau was elected in Canada on the promise of embracing diversity and inclusion.... Read more.
World in desperate need of “Leo level” Oscar win
Academy pressured to select rich, good looking actor everyone can rally behind Now that the 2017 Oscars festivities are only days away, the Academy of Motion... Read more.
Executive salaries less important than teaching and infrastructure
Professors, buildings and the like will offer more for students It’s not just Wall Street CEOs that are being put on notice. Academic executives at the... Read more.
Marketing unhealthy food to children is irresponsible
Negative effects are clear and legislation has been introduced, we just need to act on it Children see, on average, eight to 10 food and beverage... Read more.
Canada should repeal the Safe Third Country Agreement
Current system is unfair and possibly dangerous for incoming refugees How things change. It seems like only yesterday that Justin Trudeau and Barack Obama... Read more.
Trudeau says Canada doesn’t need elections now that Libs in power
Glorious and Eternal Leader Trudeau claims the throne for himself While the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mindset has yet to be fully embraced by... Read more.
Donald Trump bans white men from entering the United States
President cites high number of violent deaths caused by Caucasian males In a shocking move, American President Donald Trump has written a new executive order... Read more.