In this Q&A, we cover the basics of consent, how to navigate consent when alcohol comes into the mix, and what the U of O can do to foster a consent culture in a time where rape culture on campus remains a major issue.
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“May I accompany you?” he asked. It was a classic case of one douche two douche red douche blue douche.
It’s easy to be overwhelmed during your studies. It’s so common in fact that the services at the University of Ottawa are often overwhelmed with students trying to access help.
Although this group may be small and oft-overlooked, their experiences at Canada’s post-secondary institutions may become more and more common as our society and economy changes.
With the rise of populist politics and a growing anti-globalization angst, immigration has become a hot-button issue once again.
While the country is gearing up for a massive celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, it’s also important to note the accomplishments of Indigenous peoples before 1867.
How I made it to Miami on $160 a month.
This summer the Canadian government is offering free national park passes in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary. So lace up your boots, pack some sunscreen, and forget your phone, because this summer you can see the Great White North like you never have before.
While seeing the world is a dream for many of us, every now and then you hit some bumps in the road and it turns into a nightmare.
If you’re stuck in Ottawa this summer, here are a few interesting events you can check out.
Is your travel fling coming to an end? Do you plan on hooking up with strangers abroad this summer? If you’re looking for advice on these issues, you’ve come to the right place.
If you’ve got the travel bug, but can’t decide on a place, check out these books and movies for some instant inspiration.
A selection of personal immigration stories from our staff.
The global impact of the upcoming French election.
Vaccinations have been instrumental in keeping the Canadian public safe from highly contagious diseases over the past century. But as more and more people lose faith in immunization, will we see resurgence of age-old ailments?
Leading researchers come together to tackle mental illness head on.
The intersection of poverty and mental illness on campus.
Social environment is a key influence in chance of developing a mental illness.
As technology continues to make the world a smaller place, psychologists have noticed that some mental illnesses are diagnosed differently from culture to culture.
While the field of psychology is relatively young, concepts relating to mental health and mental illness stretch back thousands of years.
Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz talks about how mental illness could be killing your sex drive.
With the mainstreaming of feminism, do women still face barriers when entering the labour market? And how has the labour market responded in turn?
With a recent string of drug overdoses in Kanata claiming the lives of teenagers Chloe Kotval and Teslin Russell, the fentanyl crisis is knocking on the door of the nation’s capital.
Are Canadian universities doing their part when it comes to encouraging debate and cultivating ideas?
Canada’s silence on this issue speaks volumes. Without taking a firm stance on abortion abroad, the Liberal government is in fact taking a stance—one that goes entirely against what Prime Minister Trudeau pledged to defend on the campaign trail.
