Reading Time: 2 minutesOttawa man makes first court appearance on terrorism charges A 25-year-old Ottawa man appeared in court facing terrorism charges Feb. 4 after police put out arrest warrants for three local men accused of terrorism-related offences. Awso Peshdary is charged with conspiracy to participate in the activities of a terrorist organization and facilitating the activities of …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe women’s fencing team presented a strong performance at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championships held Jan. 30 at York University.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s imperative to understand the pros and cons of bondage and different knots before thinking about BDSM. Most learn rope first to actually learn the ropes— pardon the pun—of the subculture.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Gee-Gee swimming teams had an exceptional weekend Feb. 5–7 at the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) championships, where the men finished fourth and the women in fifth.
Reading Time: 2 minutesU-Pass fees will go up in September as the City of Ottawa approved the continuation of the universal transit program for the 2015–16 academic year and beyond. Students will pay $192.70 a semester starting in the fall, as opposed to the $188 they paid this year.
Reading Time: 3 minutesSaddle up in style Photo by Susannah Vo Putting on a condom doesn’t have to be a buzz-kill or a struggle. Try out these sexy ways to stay safe while you heat things up between the sheets. The magic’s in your mouth This one’s not as tricky as it seems, and it’s super seductive for …
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s not a competition, nor is your virginity a status. No one has to justify their sex life. And if the pressure ever gets to be too much, you can always go on exchange to Singapore–they will worship you.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne U of O prof makes it on the list of CBC’s top 25 pianists.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis idea that post-secondary education should be about nothing but grades and studying is counterproductive to a student’s healthy social development.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBreaking out the threads for Ugly Sweater Day at the University of Ottawa made for a hot fashion show about climate change.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough it could be argued that the best movies this past year really were created by a single kind of person (white men) and that the nominees were fairly chosen, it is hard to accept this fact when some fantastically talented people were not properly recognized for their work.
Reading Time: 3 minutesHere’s just the tip of what you can find at some of Ottawa’s sex shops.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMental health professionals are alarmed about self-harm on campus after a recent report revealed that 6.6 per cent of post-secondary students had intentionally hurt themselves in the last year.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSeveral students at the U of O brave it all with a bald head for the sake of cancer fundraising.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe University of Ottawa’s track team has had a busy few weeks with invitational tournaments in Montreal, New York City, and here in Ottawa.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIs this new legislation putting a chill on our civil liberties, or can free speech be partially sacrificed in order to maintain a civil and safe society?
Reading Time: 2 minutesSecurity at the University of the Fraser Valley are facing the question of how to deal with students who carry knives while on campus after a student complained about someone with a blade on their belt.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBoth the ABC and Here for Us slates running in the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) general elections are appealing the elections director’s decision to penalize them because of spelling issues on their campaign material.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Our best kids were not our best kids at the half, and we put a little on the line at halftime,” said head coach Andy Sparks. “We really talked about accountability, and how players have to step up in this situation, and I really thought in the second half they did.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesQuestionable officiating, lackluster play proves problematic as team takes first loss of season to rival Ravens.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThree campus organizations come together for Black History Month to spread the message and open the dialogue on black discrimination.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDebates were held on Feb. 5 at the SITE cafeteria for the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa presidential and vice-president equity candidate debates. Representatives for and against the Racialized Student Centre also debated.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJanuary has come and gone. Most of the excitement about the New Year has passed. So, how are your 2015 resolutions coming along? If the answer is “not so well,” there are still 11 months left to reach your goals. One of the most popular resolutions is healthy living.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDear Di, My penis has two holes. I’ve been more aware of it since I started masturbating, but since entering university, and getting some action other than my hand, I’ve really become more conscious of it. My parents have never mentioned anything to me. I can pee and ejaculate just fine. What should I do …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLooking back at the history of the Capital Hoops Classic, the Ravens have defeated the Gee-Gees more often than not. With both Gee-Gee basketball teams winning against the Ravens earlier this year, they are set to have an interesting match-up against their cross-town rivals. The Capital Hoops Classic is Friday Feb. 6, beginning with the …
