The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) is at the centre of a social media firestorm resulting from the suspension of an on-campus yoga program.
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The Gees avenged their loss with a convincing 4-1 win, in a performance that solidified their place atop the provincial regular season standings.
The men’s team looked to exact the same punishment on the winless Thunderbirds following the blowout in the women’s game.
The University of Ottawa received strong criticism following its Facebook post offering condolences to the victims of the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris that killed 129.
The University of Ottawa’s Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD) is demanding the removal of Robert Head, its representative on the university’s Board of Governors (BOG), it said in a statement released on Nov. 16.
Mireille Gervais, director of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Student Rights’ Centre (SRC), has raised concerns about the amount of training regarding sexual violence on campus that members of the upper administration are receiving.
Gee-Gees women’s hockey once again teamed up with Breast Cancer Action Ottawa, dedicating all of Sunday’s “Pink the Rink” match proceeds to the charitable organization.
For the Gee-Gees men, being the number one team in the nation means every competitor has the game circled on their calendars, looking to take their shot at the best.
A study commissioned by the University of Ottawa’s Positive Energy project from Nanos Research Inc. looked at Canadians’ attitudes to climate policy and in hopes of garnering acceptance and support for energy development for renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
In most leagues, using video review during the game is a no-go, so coaches are starting to use photographs to analyze players’ position to prepare a winning play.
Students raise concerns over lack of motions, while SFUO says it’ll stick with GAs The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) held its third General Assembly (GA) and, while it was held on campus, it failed to meet quorum. The event was held in Marion Hall on Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. The …
The Garnet and Grey women carried their momentum into the final period, effectively putting the game away with a two-on-one goal by Roxanne Rioux, pushing Ottawa’s lead to 4-2.
Research by University of Ottawa Professor Holly Johnson found that a number of women who reported sexual violence were deterred by the Ottawa Police’s response to violence against women. Johnson’s study was featured during the Shine the Light campaign, which aims to raise awareness of violence against women, at city hall on Nov. 4.
The teams’ long-awaited shared home opener was an overwhelming success, and left its audience ecstatic to see garnet and grey on the floor at Montpetit Hall once again.
Rock, whose eight-year tenure as U of O president ends in June, says we’ll know who his successor is by the end of November. “The selection committee has been working really hard,” he said.
The game was even more important for the Gee-Gees as they said goodbye to their star seniors—Cynthia Leblanc, Julia Francki, and Pilar Khoury along with role players Mélissa Pesant, and Elisabeth Wong.
A victory means that the Gees were crowned the national bronze medalists, an improvement on last year and the highest finish in team history.
Calin Rovinescu, president and chief executive officer of Air Canada, was named as the university’s 14th chancellor on Nov. 9. The chancellor is the titular head of the university, and represents it in a number of functions and events.
“I’ve heard a lot of stories really similar to mine,” said Morin, who believes women who report a sexual assault to the police end up feeling victimized a second time. “It always seems to end up being the victim’s fault, and this is something I find completely unacceptable, and I find it so frustrating.”
After playing staunch defence for the final 15 minutes, the Gees secured their trip to the OUA final four.
Gee-Gees managed to eke out the tough 25-17 win for the conference championship crown.
The feel of this year’s team is remarkably different from past years. Nevertheless, the players are proving to triumph despite the team’s more youthful roster.
In the Gees’ swan song, veteran quarterback Derek Wendel had another defining performance, highlighting a record-shattering season that has become easily overlooked due to the team’s struggles.
OC Transpo has announced that the lower level of Lees Station will be closed, and transit between Hurdman and Lees Stations will be halted due to light rail transit (LRT) construction. The closures will start on Dec. 20, and could affect the daily commute of hundreds of students.
The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) will be hosting its third General Assembly (GA) on Nov. 14, however no motions will be voted on because none were submitted before the Oct. 16 deadline.
