Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are many who believe that romance novels are the trashy reality TV shows of the literary world, and that may be—but just like Honey Boo Boo draws in millions of viewers weekly, a good Harlequin will keep most anyone coming back for more.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn his book, Gray attempts to break down gender differences in simplistic and non-scientific ways; for example, he says, “Men need to learn to listen” and “Women deal with stress by talking with each other.”
Sounds simple, right? But science wouldn’t be so quick to reduce gender to a simple catchphrase or rudimentary rules of thumb.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“By election time in 2015 we will be the richest country in the world. Forget free health care, we’ll make like Oprah and give free money!” Flaherty continued.
Reading Time: 3 minutesmerican football culture likens its young athletes to gods in their communities. They are praised by their neighbours, admired and envied by peers, and encouraged to act like macho men. It’s just like what we see in movies and on TV—when it comes to hierarchy, jocks are on top. Considering that many athletes are defended by their classmates, regardless of their actions, it’s no wonder many of them develop a sense of entitlement.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere’s more to lifeguarding than tans and Ray-Bans, so read on to learn what it takes to compete in this unique sport.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe biggest push away from hockey is in its rough-and-tough culture. The argument surrounding fighting is not something that can be resolved, but does hockey fighting even stand up on merits of being a “good” fight?
Reading Time: 2 minutes“He’s already lied about his name,” Trump said, referring to the Pope’s birth name Jorge Mario Bergoglio. “We need to stand up and confront people in power—this Frank guy can’t be changing names and running religion without proving to the world and myself that he’s legit.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesFinance Minister Jim Flaherty tabled Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2013 on March 21. The budget titled “Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity” introduces new skills training and job creation measures, many of which are targeted at Canada’s youth.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNature enthusiasts, families, and campers can now get from Ottawa to their favourite parks using public transportation
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOttawa Public Health looks to lower temperatures in densely populated areas of the city this summer.
Reading Time: 3 minutesTwins Myriam and Kelsie English do everything together. Both are third-year social sciences students who plan on becoming elementary school teachers, and both play on the Gee-Gees women’s volleyball team.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn their final run of the 2012–2013 season, the University of Ottawa women’s basketball team played in the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Final 8 tournament in Regina, Sask. from March 15-17.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen you think of the word “diet,” you might conjure up images of diet pills, synthetic diet food—both of which are unnatural, commercialized, and largely ineffective.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt sounds daunting at first, but all runners started with a mere 5 km at one point. I remember my first run like it was yesterday—I was barely two minutes from home and I was exhausted!
Reading Time: 2 minutesWHILE MOST OF Ottawa spent time getting ready for St. Patrick’s Day last weekend, the University of Ottawa played host to the Gay Ottawa Volleyball 2013 tournament.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCurrently ranked in 28th place by the International Quidditch Association (IQA), the U of O squad is definitely a force to be reckoned with.
Reading Time: 3 minutesBill Nye the Science Guy delivered an exciting and motivational talk to nearly 5,000 admirers at the Convention Centre on March 14.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCanadians may know who the leaders of certain political parties are, but rarely do they know and understand the role of their member of Parliament (MP).
Reading Time: 2 minutesA record breaking number of participants, over $30,000 raised, and new friends taking a stand against cancer
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJudge dismisses Denis Rancourt’s allegations that Professor Joanne St. Lewis would not have taken legal action against him if the university had her legal costs not been covered by the university
Reading Time: 4 minutesTwo University of Ottawa criminologists are going to court to protect the confidentiality of an interview believed by police to have been conducted with accused killer Luka Rocco Magnotta
Reading Time: 3 minutesFulcrum movie critics review Admission and Oz the Great and Powerful.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Phi pledge class of the U of O’s Omega Theta Alpha fraternity spent 24 hours outside on a bench March 14–15 to raise money for Roger’s House.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a world where 3 billion photos are available in a three-second Google search, Ottawa’s Dan Neutel is hoping that his latest photography project will stand out.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis year’s VERSeFEST provided opportunity to showcase the work of the U of O’s Undergraduate English Students’ Association.
