Reading Time: 2 minutesWhere to find it: Clocktower Brew Pub in the ByWard Market (also in Westboro and the Glebe) This beer is like Dan Mangan. I’m really happy it exists and that people support it, but despite my efforts, I cannot help finding the overall product a little lacking. The prospect of finding a solid, local, fruity …
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpilling the beans on the best local coffee and tea spots Illustration by Jennifer Vo As a polical science student, professional night owl, dancer, journal editor, full-time sarcastic, and part-time cynic, one could consider me an expert when it comes to the mighty bean. While Ottawa hasn’t always had a brilliant reputation with regards to …
Reading Time: 2 minutesGo out and have fun in Ottawa this summer Illustration by Tina Wallace Every time I tell someone I live in Ottawa, I brace myself for their reaction. It’s always the same. I get a look of slight confusion, mixed with pity and then a somewhat patronizing, “Well, I hear it’s nice.” I assure them …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy it’s famous: Scarface is probably one of the most famous, adored, and dramatic gangster movies of all time. It’s a story of greed, corruption, and hunger for power and features a sometimes unintentionally hilarious Al Pacino in the role of a ferocious Cuban gangster making his way up the social ladder of the Miami …
Reading Time: 2 minutesA second helping of Indonesian ass-kicking Back in 2011, the Indonesian martial arts extravaganza The Raid was a surprise hit with North American audiences, as many were drawn to its unique setting and no-nonsense approach to action. For the sequel, Welsh director Gareth Evans has the arduous task of trying to top the original film’s spectacle, …
Reading Time: 2 minutesPink Ribbons Inc. questions the value of awareness campaigns Photo by Tina Wallace Millions of dollars are raised each year across North America in the name of breast cancer research and awareness. Pink Ribbons Inc., in both its movie and book version, questions the value of the pink ribbon movement. “The perky image of the disease is, …
Reading Time: 2 minutesNew surprise double album gets a hefty price tag and star treatment Photo by Kmeron (CC) Just over 20 years ago, Wu-Tang Clan released their first album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). Their calling card was always the unique and grimy East Coast rap they did better than anyone else. The Staten Island, N.Y. group …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhere to find it: 1848 Don’t be turned off by the name. I know winter memories are the last things U of O students need right about now, but this beer is refreshing and tasty enough to warrant your time, even if you’re not wearing a parka. This is a mild winter ale. Rather than …
Reading Time: 2 minutesMusic students recreate the live music accompanying ‘20s film Photo by Mico Mazza The silent film made a comeback at the University of Ottawa with a fourth-year music seminar recreating the 1927 film The Cat and the Canary. With the movie playing in the background, Professor Paul Merkley and 11 students formed a small orchestra …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy it’s famous: Not one of the most famous movies of its time, Swing Kids is nonetheless well known as a simple tale of teenage rebellion under the Nazi regime. It brings together a cast of bright young actors to jive and swing their way across the screen, slowly transforming into the disciplined young people …
Reading Time: 2 minutesLocal group set to release new album in two parts Photo courtesy of the PepTides In love, out of love — everyone has an opinion on love. Local group The PepTides will release Love Question Mark on May 6, with the official release party at St. Alban’s Church on May 3 at 8 p.m. Students who saw …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUniversity of Ottawa and Carleton University students spent the night dancing for children who can’t. On March 21, in association with the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) and the Carleton University Students’ Assocation (CUSA), the Ottawa Dance Marathon raised money to support the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). The event seeks …
Reading Time: 2 minutesReading series returns to Café Nostalgica after five-month hiatus Photo by Marta Kierkus Blue Mondays are back with the full-fledged return of Café Nostalgica. The Undergraduate English Students’ Association (UESA) reading series features an open mic for local poets, writers, and musicians, as well as featured performers on the third Monday of every month at …
Reading Time: < 1 minutePhoto by Karishma Chopra Students at St. Lawrence College will be able to further their studies at the University of Ottawa through a new partnership between the two schools. Music and digital media students at St. Lawrence College will spend their first 18 months at the college before moving to the School of Music at the …
Reading Time: 2 minutesMust-see movies required for a successful existence Why it’s famous: This neo-Western thriller set in the 1980s is probably one of the most famous Coen Brothers flicks. With four Academy Awards and numerous appearances on critics’ top 10 lists, this suspenseful story of cat-and-mouse takes the screen with gripping scenes, brilliant screenwriting, and probably one …
Reading Time: 2 minutesTimber Timbre Hot Dreams | Arts & Crafts Canadian folk music group Timber Timbre, made up of Taylor Kirk’s vocals, and Simon Trottier and Mika Posen playing a wide range of instruments, is set to release their fifth album in April, following their 2011 Polaris Prize-nominated album Creep On Creepin’ On. This album has a dark, mysterious …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhere to find it: Pub Italia at 434 Preston St. There comes a time during every semester when I feel I should take a step back from university life and pay my respects to an institution that helped build this city. It is with great reverence that I then make my way to the great …
Reading Time: 3 minutesPoet reads from his published works in the local annual series Photo by Rod Pederson In Canada, it’s notoriously difficult to make a living as a poet but that’s exactly what Andrew Faulkner does. The University of Ottawa English major from the class of 2007, found himself back in Ottawa on March 25 as a part …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhere to find it: Chez Lucien This beer is a hidden gem, just like the bar I found it at. It’s a simple formula — barley, hops, yeast, and water — with a simple, smooth taste, not dissimilar to your common Keith’s or Canadian, but this beer just does it right. It doesn’t have preservatives, …
Reading Time: 3 minutesFormer varsity basketball player plans to manage fashion, sports, and music Photo by Moussa Sangaré-Ponce Dimitrios Seymour plans to be a star manager. The fashion, sports, and music industries are some of the biggest factors in today’s modern pop culture. Some have conquered one of them and even fewer have conquered all three. The entrepreneurship student …
Reading Time: 2 minutesCampus screening of Birth 1871 tells the story of India’s denotified tribes Photo by Mico Mazza From anger can come the seeds of creativity and social change. On March 8, the University of Ottawa was host to the world premiere of the documentary film Birth 1871 by Indian director, scholar, thespian, and activist Dakxinkumar Bajrange. “When …
Reading Time: 3 minutesA conversation with Public Enemy rapper Photo courtesy of JasonAlanLayne(CC) No one has ever been able to bridge the gap between politics and peace in hip hop the way Public Enemy has. This comes in part from the genius of lead rapper Chuck D, an artist who creates music that delivers political and social messages. The group …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy it’s famous: Featuring a great number of Mozart’s most famous compositions, this eight-time Oscar winner brings together a brilliant cast, mind-blowing sets, and unparalleled costume design to tell the story of one of the world’s most beloved geniuses through the eyes of his bitter rival. Famous lines: Salieri: You don’t mean to tell …
Reading Time: 2 minutesEven though the competition is limited to undergraduates it will still be tough. This year’s audience vote could be crucial to see younger participants in the final on March 26.
Reading Time: 2 minutesU of O Opera Company performs in Alumni Auditorium Photo by Annie Thomas On March 15, the University of Ottawa’s Opera Productions unveiled their production of Henry Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas. The staging was simple: open concept with three white curtains. On the right side of the stage was the U of O’s Calixa Lavellée …
