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Pints with Ponyboy’s Farewell

2015/04/09, 5:00 am

While there are many things to enjoy about the winter, let’s get real—life, and beer, is better enjoyed in sunlight and shorts. This will be my last beer review for the Fulcrum, and I’ve decided to leave you all with four spring and summer pints that can be found at an LCBO near you. Remember me as you sip your summer ales somewhere warm and beautiful in the coming months, and never forget the good times alcohol and I brought you. Stay golden. Amsterdam Framboise This beer, brewed seasonally in small batches, is best enjoyed among friends on a sweltering summer day. Surprisingly smooth for a fruity ale, the Framboise manages to walk a fine line between sour and sweet. This strong beer won’t overwhelm you, but it’ll give you and your friends something to …

Ottawa’s pothole season garners controversy

Stephanie Piamonte

2015/04/02, 5:00 am

A new City of Ottawa program that looks to identify the worst potholes in the city is facing opposition from a cultural conservation group that wants to preserve these potholes as historical landmarks.

Florida stripper charged in hit-and-run of former U of O student

Nadia Drissi El-Bouzaidi

2015/03/31, 1:36 pm

A 26-year-old Florida woman has been charged with a hit-of-run in Miami that has left former University of Ottawa student, Alexander Sanghwan in critical condition.

Forum looks to turn rape culture into consent culture

Nadia Drissi El-Bouzaidi

2015/03/26, 5:00 am

The 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.

U of O to convert Quality Hotel into student rez

Nadia Drissi El-Bouzaidi

2015/03/26, 5:00 am

The 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.

Derby girls in the capital

Sarah Nolette

2015/03/26, 5:00 am

Since 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.

Soccer in a bubble

Raghad S. Khalil g

2015/03/26, 5:00 am

Originating 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.

Inside the mind of high-caliber athletes

Garry Balaganthan

2015/03/26, 5:00 am

At the most elite level of sport, we’ve seen a common narrative used to describe athletes who’ve become champions: mental toughness.

Prosthetic hand contest makes local boy’s superhero dreams come true

Spencer Murdock

2015/03/26, 5:00 am

With the help of University of Ottawa students, six-year-old Sebastian Chavarria has become a real-life superhero.

Prof studies learning tool to help students stay focused

Aleks Kunarac

2015/03/19, 5:00 am

A study by a University of Ottawa professor suggests that new technological teaching tools can help increase student engagement and classroom focus in large lecture halls at the U of O.

Huawei looks to grow U of O engineering talent

Eric Davidson

2015/03/19, 1:41 am

Huawei Technologies, the world’s largest telecoms equipment company, has taken root in Canadian universities with a new program that will bring 20 Canadian students to tour its operations in China.

Ottawa startup MunchWagon delivers from restaurants that don’t deliver

David Campion-Smith

2015/03/19, 1:39 am

With exam season fast approaching, many University of Ottawa students will soon be struggling to cook satisfying meals in between cramming for finals and writing term papers. While unable to help with the studying, a U of O grad’s newest business says it will take care of the cooking.

Acclaimed female politicians invited to U of O to inspire students

Savannah Awde & Allegra Morgado

2015/03/15, 5:00 am

The 2011 federal election saw a record-breaking 76 women elected to Canadian Parliament, though it still represented only a quarter of the 308 total seats.

While the country braces for an October federal election, a variety of female politicians spoke at the University of Ottawa last week hoping to break another record.

Gee-Gees men’s hoops hold on for thrilling quarterfinals win at nationals

Spencer Murdock

2015/03/13, 1:02 pm

Sixth-seeded Bishop’s Gaiters force overtime at the CIS Final 8 in Toronto Photo credit: Jesse Colautti The Gee-Gees men’s basketball team had an eventful first two days at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Final 8 hosted by Ryerson University. On Wednesday night, Fifth-year senior Johnny Berhanemeskel became the first Gee-Gee basketball player ever named CIS …

University unveils ambitious expansion plans

Nadia Drissi E-Bouzaidi

2015/03/12, 5:00 am

Due to the University of Ottawa’s rapid expansion over the past two decades, alumni who visit campus often say they have trouble recognizing their alma mater.

There’s more soon to come. On March 10, the university unveiled its master plan for future development, promising current students a similar shock.

Controversial Liberal hopeful Nour El Kadri’s green light turns red

Janice Dickson

2015/03/12, 5:00 am

OTTAWA (CUP)—Months after an anonymous website attempted to link Liberal “green-lighted” nomination hopeful Nour El Kadri, with a right wing Syrian political party—the high-profile academic’s green light turned red.

Sophomore runner’s startup looks to fill Canadian track gear market

Sarah Nolette

2015/03/12, 5:00 am

The second-year Gee-Gees pentathlon and decathlon athlete launched his own startup business called One Track Mind in September 2013.

SFUO supports action to restore funding to 510 Odawa

Julia Riddle

2015/03/05, 5:00 am

The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) passed an emergency motion at the latest Board of Administration meeting to provide support for the Odawa homeless drop-in centre at 510 Rideau Street.

U of O electoral law event revives Fair Elections Act debate

Chelsea McManus

2015/03/05, 5:00 am

Electoral law was in focus at the University of Ottawa last week when experts from across Ontario discussed the cornerstone of democracy.

U of O law profs awarded by Canadian Bar

Diyyinah Jamora

2015/03/05, 5:00 am

Two University of Ottawa law professors have been recognized by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) for their work promoting equality in the legal field.

Briefs: Waterfront development, murder conviction, and disgraced gynecologist

Moussa Sangaré-Ponce & Illyas Khamis

2015/03/05, 5:00 am

Developers plans billion-dollar Ottawa waterfront development Ottawa’s Domtar region will undergo a transformation as private developers start a 15-year-long, $1-billion development that will include a hotel, parks, and condos. The main Domtar building will also be converted into a commercial and retail shopping centre, according to media reports. The Windmill Development Group and the Dream …

Briefs: Transit fee hikes, wrongful conviction, and high school strip search

Deborah Sogelola, Jessica Eritou, and Beatrice Au

2015/02/26, 5:00 am

The City of Ottawa transit commission voted in favour of a 2.5 per cent hike in OC Transpo fares on Feb. 18. According to the Ottawa Citizen, savings in other areas will allow OC Transpo to add more buses to the schedule.

U of O Innovations: 3D goggles to treat neural disorders

Jasmine van Schouwen

2015/02/26, 5:00 am

American author Stanley G. Weinbaum was one of the first writers to introduce the idea of virtual reality in his 1935 novel, Pygmalion’s Spectacles. Eighty years later the fictional technology has found some real-world applications at the University of Ottawa.

Putting your books to good use

Savannah Awde

2015/02/26, 5:00 am

Students at the University of Ottawa are taking teaching into their own hands with the launch of a new tutoring program for the homeless.

BOA meeting — Feb. 22, 2015

Spencer Van Dyk

2015/02/23, 12:48 pm

The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa Board of Administration met on Sunday, Feb. 22 for their first meeting since the elections.

Ottawa

Pints with Ponyboy’s Farewell

Ottawa’s pothole season garners controversy

Florida stripper charged in hit-and-run of former U of O student

U of O to convert Quality Hotel into student rez

Derby girls in the capital

Soccer in a bubble

Inside the mind of high-caliber athletes

Prosthetic hand contest makes local boy’s superhero dreams come true

Prof studies learning tool to help students stay focused

Huawei looks to grow U of O engineering talent

Ottawa startup MunchWagon delivers from restaurants that don’t deliver

Acclaimed female politicians invited to U of O to inspire students

Gee-Gees men’s hoops hold on for thrilling quarterfinals win at nationals

University unveils ambitious expansion plans

Controversial Liberal hopeful Nour El Kadri’s green light turns red

Sophomore runner’s startup looks to fill Canadian track gear market

SFUO supports action to restore funding to 510 Odawa

U of O electoral law event revives Fair Elections Act debate

U of O law profs awarded by Canadian Bar

Briefs: Waterfront development, murder conviction, and disgraced gynecologist

Briefs: Transit fee hikes, wrongful conviction, and high school strip search

U of O Innovations: 3D goggles to treat neural disorders

Putting your books to good use

BOA meeting — Feb. 22, 2015

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