Provincial parties all talk and little support for strike bill
Poor voting attendance for college strike legislation shouldn’t be forgotten On Nov. 18, the Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) passed legislation to... Read more.
Provincial funding for mental health services is too low
Ontario government needs to meet its funding commitment to universities The recent college strike has sparked abundant discussion about the role of... Read more.
Students abandon group projects to live in the woods
Lack of communication leaves group members baffled As the semester draws to a close, final group projects have begun to take over the lives of students at... Read more.
Students overcome snow chains through creative means
Ropes, pizza box carts, parkour just some of many methods Winter is fast approaching, and with the change in season comes the snow chain entrances restricting... Read more.
Not having sign language interpreters at concerts is discriminatory
The extra cost to provide the service is miniscule, and helpful to deaf community Recently in the United States, concert venues have made an effort to ensure... Read more.
Student mental health starts with changing our education system
Reducing stress from assignments could improve students’ mental health The University of Ottawa’s approach to mental health has its problems, one being... Read more.
Facebook’s plan to stop revenge porn is the best we have
Having staff examine a photo is better than using algorithms Revenge porn, the practice of people posting intimate photos of a former significant other on... Read more.
College strike is in long-term interest of students
Teachers with proper support will do their job better On Oct. 16, thousands of college teachers in Ontario went on strike. Their demands included the need... Read more.
Peterson’s proposed course list website is deeply flawed
Courses on proposed list offer valuable insights on society If you haven’t been keeping up with Jordan Peterson, the University of Toronto psychology... Read more.
Hollywood needs to openly address sexual violence
Awards ceremonies should not be exempt from talks on rampant sexual assault The lesser known of Hollywood’s glamourous awards ceremonies, the Governor’s... Read more.
Donald Trump enrols at the U of O
Latest Boardashians episode highlights antics of U.S. president Security at the University of Ottawa has increased tenfold over the past few weeks, including... Read more.
Students feeling sting of poppy pins after Remembrance Day
Reports of pins in beds, backpacks are still plaguing students Remembrance Day may have been over a week ago, but it’s still leaving a mark on some... Read more.
U of O solves low student satisfaction with fossil fuels
Limited study space, lack of cafeteria options among issues tackled At the University of Ottawa’s Oct. 30 Board of Governors (BOG) meeting, university... Read more.
U of O content with students’ dissatisfaction
Administration working to make students even more unhappy The annual Maclean’s university ranking recently revealed that the University of Ottawa sits at... Read more.
Paradise papers remind us that privacy benefits the wealthy
Offshore tax havens aren’t being used by the 99 per cent Last week over 13 million files were leaked from Appleby, an offshore law firm. The Paradise... Read more.
SFUO governance shakeup a step in the right direction
Motion makes exec positions clearer, reorganizes clubs and services The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)’s last Board of Administration... Read more.
Heckle: Early decorations
Let’s stop with the Christmas decorations in October There are 55 days between Halloween and Christmas. Some people would say that’s more than enough time... Read more.
Spousal assault is still sexual assault
Sexual assault case highlights legal loophole A recent sexual assault case in an Ottawa courtroom has exposed a gap in Canada’s sexual assault laws. The... Read more.
Campus changes after reading week perplex students
Students notice furniture moved, piles of dishes in dorms Many students returning to the University of Ottawa following reading week are often relieved to get... Read more.
U of T’s new mental health policy is shameful
Policies shouldn’t force students with mental health issues out of school In most cases, a university proposing a new measure to provide mental health... Read more.
Fights break out between skeletons, zombies, elves
Candy canes, pumpkins, Christmas lights used in the fighting As Halloween passes, stores are beginning to replace their ghoulish decorations with more... Read more.
Gee-Gees offense makes quick work of Queen’s University
Shore’s goaltending, Bearne’s timely play give Gees the win The Gee-Gees women’s soccer team took on the nationally tenth-ranked Queen’s University... Read more.
Cross country team competes in Capital XC Challenge
Gees get opportunity to compete at home before RSEQ meet On Oct. 14 the Gee-Gees cross country team competed in the Capital XC Challenge here in Ottawa. The... Read more.
Men’s hockey falls just short of comeback in season opener
Gees face loss against Ravens despite recovering from two 3-goal deficits The University of Ottawa men’s hockey team took on cross-town rivals the Carleton... Read more.
Smoke legal pot where you smoke cigarettes
Recreational marijuana shouldn’t keep you stuck at home Legalizing marijuana has been a priority for the current federal government, and it seems likely... Read more.