Reading Time: 2 minutesExhibitions like Erica Rutherford’s are crucial in promoting and showcasing queer embodiment, not only for acceptance but also for celebration, especially within our current political climate.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesOttawa International Animation Festival’s love for independent film was on full display this year, not shying away from its taboo themes. The annual Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) welcomed industry and independent artists, as well as eager fans, for five-days of screenings, workshops and festivities. From artist talks with Malcon Pierce, an animator and artistic …
Reading Time: 2 minutesEUROPE FEARS NATURE TAKING ITS COURSE Editor’s note: Certain opinions expressed in this piece are satirical and not meant to endorse theft. By now, we’ve all heard of the jewels that were stolen from the Louvre on Oct. 19. While many on the internet lament the loss of these jewels and the cultural significance they …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThirty years after Mathieu Kassovitz shocked the cinematic world with his unflinching portrayal of police brutality in French banlieues (suburbs), the 98-minute black-and-white epic returns to the screen at ByTowne Cinema and remains as relevant as ever. For two nights only, you can watch the classic film shed light on the vicious cycle of violence.
Reading Time: 14 minutesThe scene is the same: a little girl sits in a chair, one aunty putting bobby pins in her hair, another aunty kneeling to put red sharpie on her feet, and yet another aunty coaxing a brownie into her mouth because “You have to eat something or you’ll faint on stage.”
Reading Time: 5 minutesOttawa’s annual CityFolk festival came to a satisfying close, as the crowd’s spirits were lifted, ready to tackle the work week ahead of them.
Reading Time: 5 minutesCityFolk day four held a lot of promise, with sets from Dropkick Murphys and The Pogues.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe vulnerability of the pieces on display at TBTN laid a foundation for meaningful advocacy and community mobilization by showing survivors of sexual violence that they are not alone. The evening highlighted local women by spotlighting business owners, independent performers, and collectives, such as Hysterica, that are redefining norms in favour of a more creative and inclusive world.
Reading Time: 6 minutesCityFolk night three was bound to be busy, the crowd even early on into the event seemed to only be swelling in numbers – an unfortunate thing if you hadn’t already bought your ticket!
Reading Time: 5 minutesEvery year, Fasken and TD stage gather an eclectic group of performances; this year showed that it pulled out all the stops for another riveting night.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis year’s lineup brings together rising stars and household names for a five-day celebration of music.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe corporations funding Capital Pride engage in rainbow capitalism, performing their allyship through a marketing approach. However, their allyship may be subject to change under certain conditions.
Reading Time: 3 minutesFrom the director of Black Panther, Creed, and Fruitvale Station comes one of the best horror films of all time.
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the academic year comes to an end, we would like to present a recap of all the academic student publications we have met with. Speaking to all of them, it is clear that getting involved in academic publications at the undergraduate or graduate level is definitely worth your while!
Reading Time: 3 minutesSmall Talk is “a show where people save each other.” Everyone — from coworkers, to family members, to choir attendees, to people you pass in public — is struggling with something. Small Talk is an attempt to illuminate these issues we all have
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the ever-evolving landscape of student media, “culture” stretches far beyond textbook definitions. It encompasses identity, tradition, activism, creativity, and the shared experiences that bring campus communities together.
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf there’s one thing all five interviewees agree on, it’s this: the future of arts and music students depends not just on talent, but on community, adaptability, and relentless passion.
Reading Time: 5 minutes“Clothing has taught me love for other women, for myself and the care I get to adorn myself with everyday, and fill me with gratitude for generations of women who dedicated themselves to this craft with little to no recognition.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe bilingual journal started in 2009 and expanded to include a podcast and a blogging platform. After scaling back production during the pandemic, the journal is currently trying to work its way back to its pre-COVID peak.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe duo emphasizes building safer spaces in Ottawa’s comedy scene, where marginalized communities are prioritized.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn March 20, the University of Ottawa’s University Centre was abuzz with creativity, passion, and excitement as students took the stage to showcase their talents during the uoTalent: Live at UCU event.
Reading Time: 3 minutesInfluenced by many different demographics, Compact Music is a perfect place to shop local in Ottawa when looking for your next record or cd. It’s an inviting atmosphere that can’t be beat by the big box stores.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom Fringe festivals, to professional theatre, to student-run shows, to community theatre, Ottawa has plenty of theatre opportunities to partake in celebrating World Theatre Day.
Reading Time: 3 minutesStreaming platforms offer many features that cable doesn’t–and most of these features negatively impact viewer experience.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThrough reading literature like Invisible Boy and The Blue Clerk or exploring scenes like Caribana and Afrofest you will come to discover that while Black culture may not be as loud as it is with our neighbours down south, it is certainly not any less vibrant.
