Reading Time: 2 minutesBi-weekly spoken word workshop at Women’s Resource Centre hosted by master’s student Photo courtesy of Jenna Tenn-Yuk Jenna Tenn-Yuk carries many titles: student, TEDx speaker, singer-songwriter, community activist, and spoken word poet. Of her many titles, spoken word poet is the one she may be best known for at the University of Ottawa. She spends …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMust-see movies required for a successful existence Why it’s famous: Clever, well cast, and brilliantly written, the movie offers a bittersweet glimpse into the psyche of a disturbed, yet amusingly stoic murderer. This is dark comedy-horror at its best. Famous lines: Club Patron: So, what do you do? Patrick Bateman: I’m into, uh, well, murders and …
Reading Time: 3 minutesn the last three years, football has seen a rise in the number of prominent black quarterbacks and has been described as the golden era of black quarterbacks. It is not a coincidence that in these past seasons, we have also heard of dual-threat quarterbacks, referring to quarterbacks who can run just as well as they throw.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWHERE TO FIND IT: LA MAISON First of all, I want to commend any establishment that sells pitchers of beer for $10 to students. Such an act of charity is worthy of many a high five, even if the quality of that beer is questionable. It’s amazing how different La Maison’s draught of Canadian tastes …
Reading Time: 2 minutes“The reason we signed him is because we feel like he has a chance to compete strongly,” said Brock Sunderland, assistant general manager for the RedBlacks. “We liked not only what he did this year, but what he did in 2012 as a wide receiver.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe message? Unless you’re a professional with a large fan base that can increase viewership of the games, your accomplishments somehow mean less. Although I doubt any of us truly think this way, it’s sadly the underlying message when all the attention is given to the pros.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Cliques at the U of O are like what fraternities are to colleges in the states,” he said. “Sure, less people care about that type of popularity game here, but I think that for those who do, it’s important to volunteer for the right clique during the election season. It will be hard to make friends in the other cliques if I don’t choose right on my first go.”
Reading Time: 3 minutes“When I walked through a door for the first time last week,” said Adams. “I wasn’t scared anymore. Besides smelling a bit like a block of aged cheddar, I was symptom-free. Avoiddoorance doesn’t control me anymore. Now I’m the one in charge.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesTo reiterate, though I won’t go into details about participating in knife play, I will say that I’m glad there are folks like you, dear NTTK, who are willing to fully research and safely explore your fantasies.
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat does it mean to be an ally? Sabrina Nemis writes about supporting marginalized communities without taking over the conversation.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa Public Relations Association (UOPRA) will host the Let’s Grow Together conference on Feb. 4.
Reading Time: 3 minutesHer Campus hosts second annual charity fashion show Photos by Inta Klotins Raising the roof by raising money for charity. On Jan. 25, the University of Ottawa chapter of Her Campus kicked off its second annual charity event Catwalk for the Cure at the National Arts Centre. Nearly 300 attendees filled the room as local …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA recap of Friday and Saturday’s games of men’s hockey in this Feb. 1 edition of the Highlight Reel.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBasketball coverage in today’s edition of the Highlight Reel.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne university strike in New Brunswick may be ending, but another is just beginning.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHighlight Reel: Jan. 31 Men’s Gee-Gees gallop past Rams Friday marked the beginning of the Year of the Horse on the Chinese calendar, and the Gee-Gees started the new year off at a gallop as they took down the Ryerson University Rams 70-63. Despite their seven-point victory — which brings their season to 15-2 — …
Reading Time: 2 minutesNation’s liberal and democratic values should be defended Photo courtesy of Stephen Harper (CC) Canada’s dedication to Israel has come under criticism recently, but I believe we are in the right on this issue. Israel is the only liberal democracy in the Middle East, and Canada should continue to defend its right to exist. Stephen Harper …
Reading Time: 3 minutesA viewing experience that lives up to its title I would say That Awkward Moment is properly my first anticipated movie of the year. Picked off the 2010 Blacklist, the film tells a rather conventional romantic comedy tale, but from the male perspective. It’s a fresh angle to go on, and picking three actors who are …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWomen’s volleyball in this special Wednesday edition of the Highlight Reel.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Jan. 24, Canadian soprano Donna Brown and elegant harpist Jennifer Swartz gave a concert in Tabaret Hall as a part of this year’s School of Music concert series.
Reading Time: 3 minutesRules and regulations about how meat is served in Canada is done by the government, which hires highly educated scientists to inspect food and make sure it won’t cause bodily harm. Let us trust the scientists employed and regulated by the government to tell us what beef we should eat, rather than one of the companies trying to sell their product.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOff the court, Derouin is an approachable character with an amiable allure, which earns him the trust of his athletes and sometimes complaints from Andy Sparks, head coach of the women’s team. However, Derouin isn’t quick to smile.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDear Di, I really like to have sex with my girlfriend. The issue is that I can only become aroused if I have anal stimulation at the same time (some guys might need a finger, but I need a full-sized dildo). Is this normal for heterosexual guys? My girlfriend seems concerned, but I know she …
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe two University of Ottawa professors who conducted a research study that included an interview with accused killer Luka Magnotta have won their legal bid to quash a Montreal police warrant for the video.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa Student Emergency Response Team (UOSERT) gathered for its first meeting on Jan. 22 with the hopes of establishing a campus-wide first response unit.
