How can we make meetings as accessible as possible?
Let’s look beyond ourselves and find times that work for everyone When it comes to scheduling meetings and events, one major issue can be finding a time... Read more.
Point Counter Point: Official languages
Other languages should be deemed as official Canada is a diverse country, as can be seen from the variety of languages that people speak from coast to... Read more.
Midterm plague spreads across U of O campus
Symptoms include long periods of time spent in library An epidemic is once again plaguing the University of Ottawa, and students across campus who have... Read more.
Government tax dollars shouldn’t be spent denying healthcare
Healthcare funding is available, so let’s put it to good use The Government of Canada has spent $110,000 so far fighting a legal battle against Josey... Read more.
Heckle: Wait for me to exit before you enter
The problem of waiting in crowded places is unavoidable in areas like public transit, classes, elevators, and many more. And what’s common across these... Read more.
Protests and counter protests can’t replace rational debate
Rational discussions will go farther than vilification, straw men Is Sharia Law is on its way to Canada? That’s what the Canadian Coalition of Concerned... Read more.
O Canada: The true North strong enough
The nation must pull its weight to beef up defence spending Last month, Lieutenant-General Pierre St-Amand, the deputy commander of the North American... Read more.
Outdoors Club gives students chance to escape the city
Club provides recreational activities throughout the year There are many clubs here at the University of Ottawa, catering to every possible interest a student... Read more.
Gees looking to return to playoffs after narrow miss last year
Women’s volleyball team hopes to improve in their second year in RSEQ Last season represented a significant change in the Gee-Gees women’s volleyball... Read more.
Women’s rugby smash points record with 116–0 win over McGill
Gees see points from numerous players as they drive to catch Laval The University of Ottawa women’s rugby team lit up Matt Anthony field on Sept. 23,... Read more.
MTV revives hit Boardashians, revamps show’s format
Funding for new season came from EHE Fest’s pay to play policy Following two successful seasons of the MTV hit Keeping Up with the Boardashians, fans and... Read more.
Canadian citizens’ privacy extends to the U.S. border
Asking about pot usage is pointless, and accessing phones is invasive The last month has seen much discussion on how open Canadians should be when they cross... Read more.
Gees fall just short in overtime in gutsy Panda Game
Fourth straight Panda loss brings Gees record to 4–2 on the season On Sept. 30, the Gee-Gees men’s football team met the Carleton Ravens for this year’s... Read more.
Like it or not, Canada needs to keep its trade with U.S.
New trade deals are fine, but unlikely to replace U.S trade soon The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is coming back into the national... Read more.
There needs to be a limit on group projects in university
Group projects shouldn’t make up almost half a student’s total marks Classes have been in session for almost a month here at the University of Ottawa,... Read more.
New recruits, more experience will benefit Gees going forward
Men’s hockey team will look to build on a great inaugural season The University of Ottawa men’s hockey team is heading into its second year since the... Read more.
Exciting transfers, recruits make for exciting season to come
Women’s hockey team gets ready for new season with 11 new faces The University of Ottawa Women’s hockey program will look to build on their last season in... Read more.
Varsity catch-up: Gees going strong at halfway point
Soccer and rugby teams both rank top five in the country Women’s Soccer The University of Ottawa women’s soccer team is off to a roaring start this... Read more.
U of O vs. Carleton game is literal panda-monium
Gee-Gees football team replaced with 12 giant pandas In a startling, albeit strategic move, Richard Benson, head coach of the University of Ottawa’s men’s... Read more.
Gees join in Concussion Legacy Foundation’s Team Up Speak Up day
Coaches and athletes pledge to speak up for fellow athletes with concussions On Sept. 12 the Gee-Gees participated in Team Up Speak Up Day, an initiative... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Trans fat ban
The national ban on trans fats will come into effect on September 15, 2018. Trans fats are typically added to foods to increase their shelf life, and can have... Read more.
Pronouncing students’ names properly is important
If professors take attendance they should get names right Have you ever dreaded your name being called off a list because you knew it would be mispronounced?... Read more.
Uncalculated weight of signatures causes building collapse
Officials blame team members with long names, use of extra thick markers Even the brightest of society can have their dull moments just like the rest of us.... Read more.
Students are paying too much for textbooks
Backup measures shouldn’t be the go to to avoid high costs In the digital age, when most of us are taking laptops to class through which we have immediate... Read more.
1848 raises prices, riots and confusion ensue
Toonie Tuesday has been changed to Threenie Tuesday A flyer posted on the doors to the University of Ottawa campus pub, 1848, has caused a stir in the student... Read more.