Reading Time: 2 minutesI was trapped in a Desmarais elevator and was forced to call the fire department after the elevator technician was sent to the wrong location.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesAcademic institutions are meant to be spaces of intellectual diversity, open inquiry, and rigorous debate. The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa has abandoned these principles.
Reading Time: 3 minutesA strong wave of Canadian nationalism has swept over the country – but not everyone has the luxury of pride.
Reading Time: 3 minutesMany people are leaving X/Twitter because of the “CEO”‘s recent “legislation” in the “White House”.
Reading Time: 4 minutesNational Indigenous History Month celebrates Indigenous peoples’ cultures, languages and ways of living, ensuring that their cultures are not forgotten: in classrooms, workspaces, recreational areas and all over Canada.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you need a lab, rehearsal space, or study corner, the university has plenty of options for students. But when it comes to lounges and leisure spots — these are far and few between.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile there are no immediate solutions to reduced course offerings and staffing at the U of O, diverse learning options can be offered to alleviate the workload of lecturers as well as ensuring that students of various backgrounds remain engaged and pass courses on their first try.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether you’re cramming for midterms or signing out books for pleasure, everyone could use a refresher on how to behave in the library.
Reading Time: 4 minutesBill 29 prioritizes the comfort of transphobes over the safety and joy of trans athletes
Reading Time: 3 minutesSometimes reaching out to the university services feels like screaming into a void. But shouldn’t ease of communication be a bigger priority?
Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic health must meet people where they are—online, in their communities, and with the transparency they deserve.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere is a lot of hype, hope, and money surrounding the major tech breakthrough that is AI. But one major resource is being used to fuel it all – freshwater.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn the land commonly perceived by its political divisions, I discovered something transformative: the power of conversation to bridge even the deepest of divides.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanada must step up. Increasing the International Assistance Envelope (IAE) by $650 million in Budget 2025 is not just an investment—it is a lifeline.
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor decades, students and young people have often been the driving force behind major social movements. From the Civil Rights movement, to anti-war protests, to Occupy Wall Street, to BLM; students are rarely afraid to shy away from the front lines.
Reading Time: 3 minutesNeed a coffee machine, a couch, or just a cute sweater for cheap? Look no further than your Facebook Marketplace tab!
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith a federal election looming on the horizon, we are at a critical point of political tension. Sooo, you’re registered to vote, right?
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor those pulling all-nighters or juggling odd schedules, grocery stores with extended hours could make all the difference.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the Christmas holiday season draws nearer and people bring out their cards to begin their holiday shopping, observers of the holiday divide into two distinct groups: Christmas tree lovers and artificial tree lovers.
Reading Time: 2 minutesInternet, you’ve done a lot of good for a lot of people, but also a lot of bad for many others. But you’ve REALLY let yourself go, hanging around the wrong crowd…it’s kind of embarrassing.
Reading Time: 3 minutesTwo opposing celebrations: Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day are happening on the same day. This juxtaposition of the biggest event celebrating consumption and the biggest event critiquing overconsumption is coming to the University of Ottawa on Nov. 29.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDigital literacy is a necessity for modern education.
Reading Time: 3 minutesStill feeling distraught over the election? Try managing your feelings with some helpful strategies.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis article isn’t about the US election, no. The US election was a catalyst for its creation, but no matter who won on Wednesday night, there would’ve been people fear mongering, commentating, and condemning the results, who’ve never done a day of activism or politics in their lives.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile Canadian high schools equip students for Canadian universities in some regard, the system leaves them unprepared for other aspects of university that are essential to the smooth sailing and success of their university career.
