Reading Time: 4 minutesNew director outlines how to improve Gee-Gees program going forward.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether you’re looking for a light stroll, or want to do some serious long-distance training, there’s no excuse to not take advantage of our university’s prime location in the nation’s capital.
Reading Time: 2 minutesNot everyone can afford fancy exercise equipment on a student budget. Here are a few home-made solutions to help keep you fit and healthy throughout exam season.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSince she’s taken over as head coach of the Gees in 2013, Boyd has succeeded in bringing the team one step closer to a national championship every year.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa Nordic ski club is still at the earliest stage of development. But that’s not a concern for the members of the group, who are determined to get themselves “competitive club” status from the university.
Reading Time: 3 minutesBaines’ great numbers and awards earned him some recognition professionally, since he was recently signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders and will attend training camp in May.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough the hijab has been heavily politicized in recent times, it’s refreshing to see that these female athletes are continuing to break boundaries and being unapologetically bold and fearless.
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor these Gee-Gees, the transition from high school to university sports was not an easy one, but they were eager to prove themselves and make their mark.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis last season, the lockdown defender was called on to be the heart and soul of the Gees’ system. He started all 17 games that he participated in and averaged 14.9 points a game to go along with an incredible, career-high 2.9 steals per contest.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith a number of key players recently graduated, the Gees were prepared to take a step back this year. However, they surpassed their expectations, improving on their overall finish from the previous season.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether you treat it as a nutritious breakfast or a yummy snack, this crustless quiche is both easy to prepare and easy on your waistline.
Reading Time: 2 minutesGees have solid, if unspectacular, showing at U Sports track championship.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDespite some disappointing team finishes, the standout individual performances of Gee-Gees athletes this year can’t be overshadowed.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Gee-Gees came up a little short on the weekend, and ended their otherwise fantastic season with two tough losses and a fourth-place finish in the league.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis was the second year in a row that the Gees have taken home the John Drake trophy, and the first year that they took home all three major varsity awards.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite fighting tooth and nail, the University of Ottawa women’s hockey team couldn’t contest with the likes of the McGill Martlets and were eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday, Feb. 26.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Gees’ biggest strength was their defensive play. They ranked second overall in the OUA in points allowed per game, giving up an average of only 54.2 PPG.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter what can only be viewed as a very successful inaugural season for the remodelled U of O men’s hockey team, the future looks very promising for such a young group.
Reading Time: 2 minutesChampagne recorded three national medals in impressive fashion. He recorded a gold medal in the 400m individual medley, to go along with two silvers in the 200m individual medley and the 200m butterfly.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Gees took the first step towards a national title on Saturday, Feb. 25 when they faced off against the Laurentian Voyageurs in the OUA quarterfinal.
Reading Time: 2 minutesEven though the Gees ultimately lost to the Université de Montréal Carabins by a final score of 2–1, they didn’t go down without putting up a fight.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlanna Fogerty adds to her list of awards that includes OUA and Canadian University Championship medals.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Ottawa women’s basketball team split a two-game series against two Ontario University Athletics rivals, the York University Lions and the Queen’s University Golden Gaels on Feb. 10 and 11, respectively.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Ottawa men’s basketball team traveled to Toronto and Kingston to face off against York University and Queen’s University. The Gee-Gees came away with two victories despite a lackluster start to the weekend.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDespite starting out strong, the Gee-Gees fell apart in the last 20 minutes of the game, allowing the Carabins to score a flurry of goals that let them take the game 6–2.
