“I like that it’s a lot more than female impersonation now,” Queene said. “I think that if you have your heart committed to a song or a character it’s going to look good. You don’t need to do wig reveals or splits to get people going, you just need to have that energy and spark in you.”
“Because people always tend to look at STEM and arts as being very distinct and that makes things very stagnant — it doesn’t allow for innovation, it doesn’t allow people to think creatively.”
This album is LOUD. Sleater-Kinney were always on the noisier side of indie rock (understandably, given the band’s punk background) but on The Woods, they really bring the noise.
University of Ottawa students filled the Sala San Marco Centre Conference Centre on Feb. 27 for a night showcasing cultural and artistic displays from the black community. This year’s theme, “Surviving Violence,” was punctuated by a keynote address by Keke Palmer on her experiences as a black woman.
Karolyne Pickett—actress, producer and University of Ottawa alumna—was there recently shooting her debut independent film Broken Waters/ Eaux Troublés. It tells the story of a young female psychiatrist in mid-1980s Ottawa, focusing on her struggle against the then-mainstream concept of chemical psychiatry with her own firm belief in humanistic psychotherapy.
The group, whose mission is focused on empowering women of colour and Canadian newcomers, provides skill workshops and leadership training to foster personal and professional success.
University of Ottawa alumna Chuqiao Yang won the prestigious bpNichol Chapbook Award for her work Reunions in the Year of the Sheep, which deals with questions of Chinese-Canadian identity.
The collection of essays focuses on children’s literature, a major discipline in literature studies, and the places that authors create for their stories.
Another round of poems from the campus-based small press’ latest anthology, Currents.
A selection of poems from the campus-based small press’ latest anthology, Currents.
“It’s a good opportunity to get your work out there and it’s really hard, especially when you’re an undergrad, people don’t know how to get themselves published—we actually have a place at the university that offers people that and nobody knows about it.”—Hayley Munro, OAR editorial assistant.
“Come and see me, let’s talk about writing,” is how Birdsell summarizes her job as writer-in-residence.
Kid A is definitely one of those albums you won’t be able to fully appreciate until you’ve listened to its whole roughly 50-minute runtime from start to finish.
The impetus for the Pinoys on Parliament conference comes from the fact that, though Canada’s Filipino population is one of the fastest-growing ethnic groups in Canada, there is a lack of representation in politics and many other fields.
The cafe was his safe haven.
Although improv is, well, improvisational, there’s a lot of work that goes into preparing for a show. Campbell described it as tools to keep in your back pocket—knowledge of how stories progress, different genres and styles to perform, and other tricks and tools learned from plenty of practice.
“And, in fact, (Netflix is) providing a fair amount of Canadian content so that would suggest that there are many Canadians who want to see some Canadian content when they watch video and a streaming service would do well to ensure that it’s there.”—Michael Geist, U of O professor of common law and Canadian Research Chair in Internet and eCommerce Law
“Beading is a medicine, it has the ability to change lives on so many levels, and it’s a much more tangible medicine to use. This an actual hands-on medicine that you can see working.”—Ashley-Rose Machendagoos, owner and founder of Zhawenim Designs.
Need some ideas for a nice Netflix and chill night for your upcoming Valentine’s Day plans or any ol’ date night with your S/O? Well we’ve got you covered, with this variety of films to choose from—perfect for cuddling or to set the mood for more.
“Specifically, I was thinking: what is the response in a time when climate change is radically altering the climate and the landscape.”—Jesse Stewart, artist.
“That’s something that I really appreciate about the Ottawa art scene—you have more freedom because there is no trend, because there is no pride in just being here, you just have to make work.”—Jinny Yu, associate professor of painting at the University of Ottawa
For something a little price-friendly, scan a drug store, as almost any moisturizer works.
Concannon hopes that Ottawa’s first Pop-Up Gaeltacht will provide an opportunity for Ottawa’s Irish enthusiasts to “brush off their cúpla focal” (couple of words) and use the language.
“Our team was trying to think of unique ideas for Escape Rooms that we hadn’t seen before—(and) we thought escaping from detention was a creative concept that fit perfectly with our location at the University of Ottawa.”—Kaitlyn Rourke, one of the event’s organizers and a fourth-year biomedical science student.
It’s important to remember that, even if there is a cutting-edge Netflix series premiering in the near-future, books still have an important role to play in raising questions—and engaging minds.
