Building bike lanes can start larger downtown rejuvenation
Pedestrian-friendly options in Ottawa will add economic benefits Downtown Ottawa doesn’t exactly scream pedestrian friendly, does it? Between small... Read more.
Gee-Gees quidditch wins national championship
Snitches aren’t the only gold the team captured at nationals After qualifying for the tournament in February, the Gee-Gees quidditch team has proven their... Read more.
Los Angeles Lakers video scandal illuminates ‘locker room code’
D’Angelo Russell’s prying recording shows there’s still wool over everyone’s eyes In the past week there’s been a media firestorm surrounding the... Read more.
Gee-Gees football and their mystery recruits
Why there’s been no official recruits for 2016 The University of Ottawa has fielded a football team since 1881, and in the ensuing 135 years there has been... Read more.
Fifth-year file: Julia Francki
Fifth-year file will outline the career of a graduating athlete that has spent five years as a Gee-Gee. These seniors have all had an impact on advancing... Read more.
The fine line between stress, anxiety, and depression
Understanding the effects mental health issues have on student life Stress can be a challenge to manage and overcome in an academic setting, especially during... Read more.
What your sweat says about you
PhD candidate’s research shows the significance of sweating If you’ve ever been to the gym or partaken in any kind of physical activity, you’ll know... Read more.
Overhaul of mental health services needed for Indigenous communities
Band-aid solutions are ineffective for systemic crisis Many communities across Canada have felt the pain of suicide. Children, siblings, cousins, ... Read more.
CFL draft has CIS athletes’ best interest in mind
A key point of difference from the U.S. provides better training for future pros With draft day just around the corner, the best players in Canadian... Read more.
Weight a minute, that’s too much protein
Growing adolescents consuming excess protein are damaging their bodies, not building them Every year, the rapidly approaching summer induces swathes of people... Read more.
Ottawa brought to its knees as Loblaws ketchup conflict escalates
Multi-brand battle for dominance takes toll on citizens Tensions were high in Ottawa after Loblaws announced its decision to stop French’s ketchup, made... Read more.
Female genital mutilation is archaic and harmful
Culture shouldn’t be stagnant, human rights take precedent over tradition Another International Women’s Day has come and gone, reminding us of the... Read more.
Sexual assault survivors deserve affordable legal aid
Money too often a barrier to justice, low-income women most likely to face sexual assault When it was announced that Erin Andrews, American sportscaster and... Read more.
Gee-Gees athletes among big winners at national awards
L’Africain, Agada, Van Slingerland, and Bouchard all recognized in top honours After cleaning up at the Ontario University Athletics basketball awards,... Read more.
Gees women’s hoops drops two thrillers at nationals
Early loss spells end to fantastic season, hope remains for future For the Gee-Gees women’s basketball team, the 2015-16 season has been about defying... Read more.
Gee-Gees men’s basketball disappoints at CIS Final 8
Sixth-place finish highlights late struggles, provides lessons for retooling next season They say every dog has its day, and the poetic beauty of playoff... Read more.
An essential guide to men’s and women’s CIS Basketball Final 8 National Championships
On both sides of the border, March Madness has arrived for collegiate basketball. Unlike the United States, where 64 teams make ‘the Big Dance’, only eight... Read more.
Gees’ Biswal wins gold at CIS track and field championships
Fifth-year hurdler closes illustrious career with big win in Toronto Coming off a formidable Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Championships showing two... Read more.
Gee-Gees women’s hoops win OUA silver at home
Team captures seventh seed at nationals in hopes of earning first national title The Gee-Gees women’s basketball team was in action this weekend in the... Read more.
Gee-Gees win second straight OUA bronze, advance to nationals
Loss to Ravens in semis, statement win over Lancers proves Gees are still a force Entering the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) Wilson Cup Final Four in... Read more.
Gee-Gees headline OUA basketball award winners
Four awards and six all-star appearances highlight stellar year on the court Ontario University Athletics (OUA) released their basketball award winners and... Read more.
Canadian tuxedos back in fashion
Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau announces choice for quintessentially Canadian look The White House State Dinner on March 10 will host a group of the most powerful... Read more.
The university is right to use faculty surpluses to pay off deficit
Funds will do more good for students spent on projects under university control In a recent Board of Governors (BOG) meeting university president Allan Rock... Read more.
Period leaves are well-intentioned, but stigmatize women more
Companies’ period leaves excuses employers from fostering workplace inclusivity For as far as history goes back, once a month like clock work, women have... Read more.
It’s time to talk athletics facilities at the U of O
For Gee-Gees teams to take the next step, they first need the right place to call home For a school the size of the University of Ottawa, the offered... Read more.