Reading Time: 2 minutesARC is the culmination of four years of study in the BFA, and it’s the last chance for undergrads to display their artistic talent before the end of their university careers.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesThis month’s installment features the works of U of O students Madison McSweeney and Sandy El-Bitar.
Reading Time: 3 minutesRather than of forcing yourself to hike up a steep path or go barreling down some dangerous waves this summer, why not watch a highly paid actor do it instead?
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe show expanded from traditional poetry, giving way to performance art that emphasizes phonetic sounds and primordial vocalizations over conventional language.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe event was organized by University of Ottawa alum Zac Johnstone and U of O students Lyra Evans and Mikayla Vattiata, and saw a full agenda of songs, speeches, and poetry.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOverall, the 2017 Junos mixed spectacle with reflection, and struck a perfect balance between honouring Canadian legends while showcasing the potential of younger artists.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the host of the upcoming show, Bryan Adams reflects on his 40+ year career.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re looking for a fun, breezy way to brush up on your Shakespeare before exams roll around, don’t bother dusting off that old Coles Notes pamphlet that’s stashed under your bed. Margaret Atwood’s Hag-Seed has got you covered.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the unpredictable weather, it’s often hard find outfits that are suitable for all day wear. This is where layers come in.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the end of the day, for someone who defined so much of what it means to be a pop/hip-hop superstar, I think it’s fair to expect more.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I think the very fact that we’re here means that we understand…the intersections between class and other various forms of discrimination,”—Kathryn LeBlanc
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith finals season around the corner, ditch the drunken pub crawls and try Ottawa’s newest attraction—coffee shop crawls.
Reading Time: 2 minutesU of O students bring talent to cross-province culmination at Gallery 115.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s a tale as old as time, and no I’m not just talking about the new release of the Beauty and the Beast remake that came out last weekend.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe documentary largely covers Dina Salha’s efforts to reclaim her great aunt’s paintings and lost memories from that violent time in Lebanon’s history.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“The first step is knowledge and gaining knowledge, and being aware of what’s going on in your society. So long as you’re aware and conscious of other religions, and you’re there to respect them, that can really tone down a lot of things.”
Reading Time: 3 minutes“For the Gallery to hire this individual sends a very clear message to trans lives that we’re not valued in these spaces.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesNow that I’m in my second year at the University of Ottawa, I’ve looked at things from a more positive and hopeful point of view—or at least I try to.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJordan Peele’s directorial debut drives much-needed conversation about white privilege.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis month’s installation features the works of U of O students Dimitri Seemungal and Ahmed Suleimi.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAll in all, the strong and unpredictable performances from the cast and the heartwarming character development has led this film to stand among the classics of the early 90s.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I wanted to show that there’s a lot of artists out there making dope art. I don’t see enough of it at school.”— Ashelita Shellard, fine arts student, host of Your Art is On Fire.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“The body and ideas about how you move through the world and how the body carries experience have always been a big part of my work.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Saturday, March 4, the organizers of Beyond Borders: A Night of Feminist Resistance opened their doors to women of all walks of life at Jack Purcell Community Centre.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPacked with quirky characters, eccentric humour, and plenty of pop culture references, this 1990s cult novel reads like The Omen mixed with Monty Python.
