Reading Time: 2 minutesHere unravels Keys’ personal, truthful side, where she expresses her values of love, family, and her hopes for the world around her.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesDespite the disappointing storyline, the staging and performance of the play were excellently done, which is a feat considering even the actors struggled to find meaning in the play. But then again, that might have been the point.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNew mentorship program introduced to help students shape their theatre skills.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis section of Europe is so diverse and rich in its history that you might even forget about the rest of the continent’s scenic travel spots.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite liking the film, I can empathize with the critics who reacted negatively to the filmmaker’s portrayal of privileged, affluent, and aimless characters.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Ottawa’s School of Music is abuzz with its revamped Corus Artist Mentorship program, which features prolific musicians aiding students in perfecting their techniques through sessions called master classes.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe event, called Tell Me Your Story: Leaving Home, saw students take to the stage in poetic or storytelling fashion to share their transitionary tales of leaving home behind to find a new one in Canada.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s an artist’s job to guide the voice of the people—something Common has always done in his career. With Black America Again, he strikes the right cord at the perfect time, and the result is one of the best albums of the year.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I think this government understands the essential role of the arts and we look forward to continued conversations with these MPs and this government.”
Reading Time: 3 minutes“For me, as for many others, the program was truly a defining moment in my life.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesSimply put, by using pieces of a culture that go hand in hand with oppression, you participate in the erasure of that culture’s authentic experience.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhether you’re planning a holiday party, or just looking to skip the line at Starbucks, get comfy and get brewing.
Reading Time: 2 minutes “I wanted to do something where the filmmakers could have a safe place to be as creative as they want, without fear of shame and ridicule.”—Vincent Valentino, festival director.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“(It’s) a mix between an escape room, a traditional haunted walk, maybe an urban scavenger hunt, and Pokémon GO.”—Glen Shackleton, CEO and founder of Haunted Walks Inc.
Reading Time: 3 minutes“We got this nomination because of the highly collaborative effort we all put into this production. We worked hard, but always with a tremendous amount of pleasure.”—André Perrier, director of Les Reines.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn this cabaret-style production, called Miscast, male performers were called on to belt out their favourite female-centric broadway tunes, while the females sang their favourite male songs.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis year, keep it classic with a costume we all know and love: the famous feline.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNot only is The Shining a classic, it’s also a brilliant and complex commentary on violence and abuse.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPresented Oct. 6–8 at the Arts Court Theatre, the festival specializes in theatre art and this month’s shows of choice included Giant Invisible Robot and the one-woman absurdist comedy Joe: The Perfect Man.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTo help you save some cash, here are five ways you can get started on making your favourite coffee or tea drinks at home.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a fast-paced first person multiplayer shooter with around 5-10 minutes in gameplay, it’s the perfect solution for students who are looking for a short game to play between classes or want a short break from studying or to play in between classes.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe festival runs Oct. 3–16, after which the market will come together for a (surprisingly lady-friendly) Sausage Party.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs much as we all don’t want to admit it, a big part of the whole studying abroad experience actually involves going to class.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf Bon Iver’s last album was leaving the cabin, this project is the maturation and growing process. No longer trapped in the woods, Vernon’s forgotten Emma and is finally working on himself—and as fans, we’re reaping the rewards.
Reading Time: 3 minutesFall fashion is not only the most versatile, but also the most flattering to anyone who dresses for the season. It’s clear that many students at the University of Ottawa know this, because strolling around campus every direction you turn there is a fashionista or fashionisto effortlessly strutting their style.
