Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe University of Ottawa and former players on the Gee-Gees men’s hockey team have settled a class-action lawsuit, the administration announced Monday evening. The settlement was approved by the Ontario Superior Court on Friday.
Reading Time: 4 minutesOTTAWA (CUP) — According to Statistics Canada there are more than 2 million Canadians in post-secondary education programs across the country—just below six per cent of the population. The federal budget released on April 21 offered more funding to support students in a number of areas. “The total contributions are $419 million over four years. Students …
Reading Time: 7 minutesHow student media can give young journalists an edge Photo Courtesy: Connect Euranet (CC) Peter Mansbridge has the kind of career that isn’t supposed to exist anymore. In mid-January 2015, at the Canadian University Press’ annual conference, he stood in front of hundreds of student journalists speaking about highlights from his career. He told them …
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhy the potential benefits of commercial and recreational drones are flying over our heads Illustration by Adam Gibbard Dippin’ Dots. Microwaves. Menstrual pads. The Internet. GPS. Cargo pants. Some of the wonders of modern life—and an unflattering fashion trend of the late ‘90s—all started as military innovation and were later adapted for commercial and …
Reading Time: 3 minutesHow the latest U of O Theatre play features a revolution of entertainment.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWork on the recommendations from the Task Force on Respect and Equality will start before the end of this school year, the University of Ottawa announced Thursday.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa announced on Jan. 16 that the men’s hockey team will be suspended for the 2015–16 season.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to LeDroit, Yaneric Bisaillon is suing Arezoo Njibzadeh and the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) for $1.26 million dollars.
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Ought there to be a code of conduct?” the taskforce asked, according to Rock. “If so, how should it be developed, what should it look like, how would it be administered, and what role does the university have in the responding to behaviour off-campus or in behaviour that’s not related to the academic role of the university?”
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Fulcrum editorial board explains why they love the fall.
Reading Time: 2 minutesRock wrote that the suspension did not come solely because of the investigation and subsequent charges against the two players, but also in response to recommendations from an independent report.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA look inside Rideau Centre’s new Dining Hall.
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: < 1 minuteStudents to play against international competition at Global Games in Burnaby Photos courtesy of Matt Bourassa and Ben Holland Updated: Team Canada picked up the bronze medal at the Global Quidditch Games. Team USA won gold and the Drop Bears of Australia took the silver. Team Canada is competing in the 2014 Global Quidditch Games …
Reading Time: 2 minutesInternal investigation finds that coach failed to report incident to university; some players engaged in unacceptable behaviour Photo by Sabrina Nemis UPDATED: The Ottawa Citizen reports that some of the hockey players have retained a lawyer in order to sue the university. “You’ve got a team of 24 players. My information is that, at the …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStudents at the University of Ottawa and across the province engage in discussion of various issues and in political party campaigns leading up to the Ontario provincial election on June 12, 2014.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStudents and executive members of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa and the Graduate Students’ Association gathered in front of Tabaret Hall on May 26 to protest tuition fee increases. The planned Board of Governors meeting took place via teleconference.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteExisting building to become 400-space off-campus residence Photo by Sabrina Nemis The University of Ottawa is looking to turn an existing building at Rideau and Friel Streets into a space for 400 more student beds by September. The university is entering a lease on the eight-storey building at 240 Friel St. with the intention to …
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy you should go abroad for travel and life experience Photo courtesy of Brittany Thurston What are you planning to do next year? It’s the dreaded question you’ve spent four (or five or six) years avoiding. As you register for convocation and start putting your resume together, the question is becoming more urgent and you’re …
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor those who have given the practice critical thought and whose objection to it extends to animal cruelty as a whole, I applaud you. But I really can’t understand the position of those who simply feel squeamish at the thought of killing a cute, furry animal and feel comfortable condemning cultural traditions while they continue to support unethical farming practices and overfishing on a regular basis without comment or criticism.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPink Ribbons Inc. questions the value of awareness campaigns Photo by Tina Wallace Millions of dollars are raised each year across North America in the name of breast cancer research and awareness. Pink Ribbons Inc., in both its movie and book version, questions the value of the pink ribbon movement. “The perky image of the disease is, …
Reading Time: 2 minutesLocal group set to release new album in two parts Photo courtesy of the PepTides In love, out of love — everyone has an opinion on love. Local group The PepTides will release Love Question Mark on May 6, with the official release party at St. Alban’s Church on May 3 at 8 p.m. Students who saw …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUniversity of Ottawa and Carleton University students spent the night dancing for children who can’t. On March 21, in association with the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) and the Carleton University Students’ Assocation (CUSA), the Ottawa Dance Marathon raised money to support the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). The event seeks …
Reading Time: 2 minutesNiceness itself isn’t a problem — a nice person is kind and pleasant — but dating and friendship require a little more. We all want to spend time with good people, but we also want to spend time with people who intrigue us and like doing the same things we do.
Reading Time: 2 minutesU of O Opera Company performs Dido and Aeneas Photos by Annie Thomas With bright costumes, simple staging, and powerful voices, the ancient world comes to life on the Alumni Auditorium stage. The University of Ottawa Opera Company performs Dido and Aeneas in the Jock Turcot University Centre on March 15–16. Written by Henry Purcell in the …
