University of Ottawa

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The bilingual journal started in 2009 and expanded to include a podcast and a blogging platform. After scaling back production during the pandemic, the journal is currently trying to work its way back to its pre-COVID peak.

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Generally, it is assumed that university elitism in Canada does not exist. While it does not exist to the extent it does down South and in some other parts of the world, it does exist.

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Through reading literature like Invisible Boy and The Blue Clerk or exploring scenes like Caribana and Afrofest you will come to discover that while Black culture may not be as loud as it is with our neighbours down south, it is certainly not any less vibrant.

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Imagine visiting a doctor who doesn’t speak your language fluently. Now imagine trying to explain your symptoms, understand medical advice, and make important health decisions, all through a language barrier. Frustrating, right? Beyond just being frustrating, it turns out that language barriers in medical environments could have detrimental effects on heart health.

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March comes marching in with this month’s edition of the Thryllabus! As the semester reaches its end, why not take the time to check out some events? With fitness meetings, musicals, conferences, galas, and more, there’s something for everyone this month.

If you need a lab, rehearsal space, or study corner, the university has plenty of options for students. But when it comes to lounges and leisure spots — these are far and few between.

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