Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) is looking to revamp the system for booking club space come this September.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesBecause the way nudity is depicted now—as a rigid divide between the genders—is only enforcing regressive ideologies within our culture.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe best of the Gee-Gees’ winter season.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s time to admit that general assemblies at the University of Ottawa have been a failed experiment.
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhy the potential benefits of commercial and recreational drones are flying over our heads Illustration by Adam Gibbard Dippin’ Dots. Microwaves. Menstrual pads. The Internet. GPS. Cargo pants. Some of the wonders of modern life—and an unflattering fashion trend of the late ‘90s—all started as military innovation and were later adapted for commercial and …
Reading Time: 3 minutesYet another year is in the books—with several entries into the history books—for Gee-Gees varsity athletics.
Reading Time: 2 minutesLaverne Cox stops by Ottawa to talk about racism and transgender issues.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIt took two referendums to instate general assemblies as the highest decision-making body of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO).
After two attempts, the GAs themselves still have yet to meet quorum.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the help of University of Ottawa students, six-year-old Sebastian Chavarria has become a real-life superhero.
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhile many acknowledge the importance of getting youth out to vote, there’s less consensus on why about half of all Canadians aged 18–24 don’t vote in federal elections.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the hottest songs of 2014 is explained further by it’s catchy melody by one U of O student.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf these ceremonial guards truly need protecting, how should Canada best guarantee their safety?
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe unofficial election results for the Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) came in late March 19, with an independent candidate winning the only contested race among five allied candidates.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) will host its second general assembly (GA) on March 24, with six motions to be debated at the Shaw Centre. The cost of room rental, translating services, and technical equipment for the GA adds up to almost $5,000.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFourth year student shares his experience performing as the role of Annie Thinngowes.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA young Gee-Gees squad competed hard at the 2015 track and field championship, finishing the weekend with 11 new school records.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn light of this less than stellar first outing, how can we improve how the general assembly is run?
Reading Time: < 1 minutePolice are investigating a stabbing that occurred early Wednesday morning at the University of Ottawa.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA student raised concerns at last week’s Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) election debates about unopposed finance commissioner candidate Matthew Lafrenière’s involvement with the Liberal Party of Canada.
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor the eleventh time in 13 years, the Carleton Ravens are the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) men’s basketball champions. After the best season in school history, the Gee-Gees could not overcome their fierce rival for the second season in a row.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe 2011 federal election saw a record-breaking 76 women elected to Canadian Parliament, though it still represented only a quarter of the 308 total seats.
While the country braces for an October federal election, a variety of female politicians spoke at the University of Ottawa last week hoping to break another record.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSixth-seeded Bishop’s Gaiters force overtime at the CIS Final 8 in Toronto Photo credit: Jesse Colautti The Gee-Gees men’s basketball team had an eventful first two days at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Final 8 hosted by Ryerson University. On Wednesday night, Fifth-year senior Johnny Berhanemeskel became the first Gee-Gee basketball player ever named CIS …
Reading Time: 2 minutesDue to the University of Ottawa’s rapid expansion over the past two decades, alumni who visit campus often say they have trouble recognizing their alma mater.
There’s more soon to come. On March 10, the university unveiled its master plan for future development, promising current students a similar shock.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe University of Ottawa’s graduate students will have a turn at the polls next week as the Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) elections take place March 17–19.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Wilson Cup Final Four transformed Montpetit Hall into an energetic decked-out environment, as hopes of securing a second trophy filled the air. That excitement was diminished as Windsor out-rebounded and overpowered the Gee-Gees, stealing an 85-80 win from the top-ranked team.
