Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Canadian Federation of Students’ (CFS) national consent culture forum this past week brought members of student unions across the country to Ottawa to discuss how sexualized violence on campus is being addressed.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa has announced plans to open their third new residence in 12 months, renovating the Quality Hotel at Rideau Street and King Edward Avenue into a 414-room residence.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe visit The Pink Panther this week for Movie You Should Have Seen.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Ryerson Students’ Union has filed a complaint with the university in relation to a Ryersonian story about two white students who were asked to leave a “safe space” event about racism.
Reading Time: 3 minutesSince 2008, the non-profit organization has been run by the skaters, grouped into three awesomely-named home teams: the Slaughter Daughters, Riot Squad, and the Prime Sinisters; and two all-star teams: the Vixens and the Sirens.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver his five-year career at the University of Ottawa, Gonthier-Dubue transformed from a young player to the vocal leader and physical anchor of one of the nation’s top teams. He said he’s not only proud of his athletic accomplishments, but also what he was able to master off the court.
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow the difference of a penny can help bring social justice to farmers worldwide.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOriginating in 2011 as a joke on the Norwegian comedy sports show Golden Goal, clips of the game went viral and the sport spread throughout Europe. More recently, bubble soccer has been introduced in sports arenas across North America, including opportunities for games and rentals in Ottawa and Gatineau.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the national player of the year Johnny Berhanemeskel, it was a bittersweet end to an illustrious career. As the final buzzer sounded, he was no longer a collegiate basketball player — it marked the beginning of his transition to a professional
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne student’s involvement with the Ottawa chapter of the Heart of the City program helping at-risk children learn to play piano.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA pair of recent University of Ottawa engineering grads are proof that the entrepreneurial flame is burning bright on campus.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn unidentified offender known as the “uOttawa man-spreader” has been raising hairs and turning stomachs all around the University of Ottawa campus.
Reading Time: 2 minutesRecently, Starbucks wanted to let its customers know they would not be passive bystanders in the fight against racial inequality—a declaration that rightfully fell flat in no time.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAt the most elite level of sport, we’ve seen a common narrative used to describe athletes who’ve become champions: mental toughness.
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 minutesOntario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s newly revealed plan to combat sexual violence in Ontario includes commitments to address sexual assault policies on post-secondary campuses.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) plans to take the federal government to court before the next federal election.
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 minutesTwo white students were barred from a meeting of the Racialized Students’ Collective at Ryerson University on March 11.
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow a new show in town explores if money truly does buy happiness.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Dear Di, With all this hype about 50 Shades of Grey, my girlfriend and I are looking to start working a little BDSM into our sex life. I haven’t watched 50 Shades. So I am completely inexperienced when it comes to trying out some new moves. How can we get started (safely) without killing …
