Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe fireworks were set to be used on Sept. 12, as part of the closing ceremonies of the U of O’s 101 week at Mooney’s Bay. However, the event was cancelled due to poor weather conditions, and the fireworks remained unused.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe blackout caused some minor inconveniences on campus, including knocking out Protection Service’s phone system, and forcing students to leave the library and their classrooms.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy students should have a month before they’re marked Photo: Kim Wiens Most professors give some sort of assignment in September, but they shouldn’t. Many of these September assignments are referred to as midterms, yet they often seem to occur only a week or so after students have purchased their textbooks. A professor should only …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe game quickly turned into a shootout with Gee-Gees quarterback Derek Wendel spreading the ball and commanding the offence. The Gees found the endzone four times in the first half, and at one point held a 32-17 lead.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorld looks on as humanitarian crisis unfolds Photo by CC Defense-Visual-Information-Centre Syrian refugees have been seeking asylum in other countries since protests against the Assad government developed into a civil war in 2011. Thousands of refugees have tried to escape the conflict by making perilous journeys by boat, car, and foot. While the issue has …
Reading Time: 2 minutes“We want students to feel like it’s not just a dining location, it’s a place where people can socialize, make new friends, and work together,” said Patrick Genest, director of Food Services.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I’m hoping there will be a big building-wide community,” said Felicity Radan, a community advisor at the Rideau residence.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs thousands of fans packed into Gee-Gees Field, the team prepared to live up to the hype after an entire offseason of work. The tunnel inflated and smoke machines billowed as Jay Z & Kanye West’s ominous “No Church in the Wild” blared, leading the Gees onto the field. It was only a matter of minutes until the team would impose their will on the Gaels.
Reading Time: 3 minutesRecent rumours depicting Planned Parenthood as the big bad wolf has forced the Ottawa branch’s president, Lauren Dobson-Hughes, to make a plea to the public for support.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorld Away was filmed and created in Toronto, and follows a young woman named Quinn who participates in an experimental one-way trip to Mars. The web series follows her as she says goodbye to people close to her and confronts their contrasting opinions on her trip, which inevitably will end her life on Earth.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe focus right now for Elections Canada is setting up to administer the election, sending some 80 trucks out to deliver 3,000 tonnes of election material to all of Canada’s ridings. Afterward, Mayrand plans to prepare a report on Canada’s first fixed-date election, noting rules that might need to be adjusted.
Reading Time: 2 minutes If Canadian politicians want to inspire intelligent discussion and optimism, they would do well to drop the negativity from their campaigns.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMontreal-based band, Half Moon Run’s critically acclaimed debut album was released in 2012. The band has been playing the festival circuit in North America and Europe, capturing audiences around the world.
Reading Time: 3 minutesPhoto: Marta Kierkus Don’t be an introvert Most people will tell you that the biggest mistake they made in freshman year involves something that they did. However, my most shameful regret revolves around reluctance to do anything at all. During my first year, I was about as timid as a groundhog in February, never rising …
Reading Time: 2 minutesCollobert said she was hit by the door of an embassy car, an incident referred to as being doored, while cycling on Gladstone Avenue on Aug. 24, 2013.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“It’s encouraging to see that many young Canadians are working hard to save their money, invest in their future, and become financially independent,” said Silvio Stroescu, Managing Director of Deposits and Investments at Tangerine.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Gee-Gees were playing somewhat hobbled, with multiple injuries stemming from last year’s lengthy playoff run. Talent still exists in this Gee-Gees squad, but it’ll take time for this year’s team to click.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWith a new round of leaders, the Fulcrum decided to make some suggestions to the SFUO on what we’d like to see them do differently this year.
Reading Time: < 1 minutePhotos by Sabrina Nemis On May 5, the University of Ottawa opened the first campus space dedicated to alumni, Alex Trebek Alumni Hall, at 157 Séraphin Marion Private. The Jeopardy! host and U of O alumnus, Alex Trebek spoke at the opening. Trebek unveiled a display featuring photos from his time as a student and …
Reading Time: 4 minutesOTTAWA (CUP) — According to Statistics Canada there are more than 2 million Canadians in post-secondary education programs across the country—just below six per cent of the population. The federal budget released on April 21 offered more funding to support students in a number of areas. “The total contributions are $419 million over four years. Students …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe University of Ottawa has announced that Michaelle Jean is stepping down as chancellor of the University of Ottawa, due to her “extensive new responsibilities” as secretary-general of La Francophonie.
Reading Time: 7 minutesHow student media can give young journalists an edge Photo Courtesy: Connect Euranet (CC) Peter Mansbridge has the kind of career that isn’t supposed to exist anymore. In mid-January 2015, at the Canadian University Press’ annual conference, he stood in front of hundreds of student journalists speaking about highlights from his career. He told them …
Reading Time: 2 minutesA new theme hits Chamberfest which connects to a younger crowd.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA woman was taken to hospital after being hit by a vehicle near the Minto Sports Complex on March 31.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa has closed its cafeteria doors early in order to begin construction on a $5-million 24/7 dining hall that will replace the cafeteria and Jazzy restaurant come September.
