Reading Time: 3 minutesA new frosh event organized by a private teen entertainment company in Ottawa has drawn the ire of university and student leaders for its racy promotional content.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteFeatures Editor Jesse Collauti gave us a list of songs that are must-haves on your summer road trip playlist. 1. The Tragically Hip, “Wheat Kings” 2. Norah Jones, “Don’t Know Why” 3. Neil Young, “Old Man” 4. Metric, “Speed the Collapse” 5. Yukon Blonde, “My Girl” 6. Wintersleep, “Weighty Ghost” …
Reading Time: 2 minutesPrompted by the prevalence of mental health-related issues on campuses, the Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) released a new report detailing the role of the federal government in treating young adults with mental illnesses.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe five year grant will allow the researchers to test the theory that there is an immunological link between Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease and leprosy.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe controversy over Ottawa’s new privately run frosh week is overblown.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStrawberries and spinach can actually go together: a summer salad that’s easy and affordable.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe act of coping with and overcoming adversity is something that defines us as individuals and leads us on the path toward a greater sense of self-worth.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPrevious U of O students open up a new gallery on Elgin Street in Ottawa.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen it comes to spoilers, most of my friends and family would say I’m a kind of radical idealist. For the most part they’re probably right, as I will go to extreme lengths to advocate for the avoidance of unwanted plot information pertaining to movies, television, books, comics, etc. At the end of the day, I admit, I’m a Spoilerphobe.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat 2014–15 will bring for the fans.
Reading Time: 3 minutes“I like to think of news and advertising as the separation of guacamole and Twizzlers. Separately they’re good, but if you mix them together somehow you make both of them really gross.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesFast forward to 2014, and the environment has completely changed. The streets are awash with advertising and genuine fervor for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. In a way, it is a romantic event with the special relationship Brazil has with football, but this alone could not explain the incredible boom in interest for this specific World Cup. Many were intrigued by how South Africa would cope under the global spotlight with all its social issues and lack of infrastructure. Brazil bore a similar tale this year, only one crystallized with dollops of soccer mysticism.
Reading Time: 2 minutesUniversity of Ottawa alum Raf Rogers has a new role in the upcoming film Zodiac: Signs of the Apocalypse.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhere does this disconnect between spelling and pronunciation originate from, and more importantly, why do we put up with it?
Reading Time: 2 minutesPanic has gripped Ottawa elementary school students this week after third grade class president Kyle Tompkins addressed his peers across the city regarding reports that several students are being treated for a potential case of cooties.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPlanning a road trip this summer? Whether they be practical or for entertainment, here are some things you can’t forget to bring with you:
Reading Time: 2 minutesOnly 11 months after developing a project for an Ottawa entrepreneurship competition, a team of U of O students led by Kathleen Kemp are watching their business take over the city’s streets.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHighlights: Top ten best & worst of the Gee-Gees
Reading Time: 2 minutesStill, this summer I felt the magic of the World Cup everywhere I went. The same broadcasters of 2010 were now excited for the game coverage, and viewers could watch more matches and other content than ever before.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteYou Can’t Handle the Truth! The Fulcrum breaks down why you need to see this old-school film.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMembers of the University of Ottawa’s men’s hockey team will be allowed to play for another school while the Gee-Gees team is suspended, Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) has ruled.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThese pre-season exhibition matches are a valuable time to learn and grow while gaining needed game experience against high-level squads on both sides. The Gee-Gees have to adjust to the size and speed of their American counterparts and NCAA teams will have to get used to a faster paced game, mainly due to a shorter 24-second shot clock.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the first match of a four-game pre-season series where the Gee-Gees will face teams from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the garnet and grey defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 109-101 in a packed house at CÉGEP Champlain in Longueil, Que.
Reading Time: 3 minutesA look at the conflict between Israel and Palestine Photo courtesy of Wickey-nl (CC) As of July 26, there have been over 1,000 reported Palestinian deaths, with at least 3,209 targets struck in Gaza. The majority of the dead are civilians, with Israel accused of numerous war crimes by the United Nations (UN). Conversely, Israel …
Reading Time: 2 minutesAb-Soul These Days… | Top Dawg Entertainment Artists in today’s musical landscape are subject to an ever-present struggle to remain relevant. Stars fade and trends will change, leaving a slew of nostalgia-inducing songs that formerly defined our times. What Los Angeles rapper Ab-Soul sets out to do on his new album is provide a time …
