Reading Time: 2 minutesIn 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.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesOC 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa has announced it will open another new residence next September, its fourth in the past two years.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has called a second election in a matter of weeks, to decide whether sole presidential candidate Anne-Emilie Hebert will be elected.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Like all Canadians, members of the University of Ottawa community have been deeply moved by the plight of refugees fleeing war in Syria and other countries,” said Allan Rock, president of the U of O, in a press release. “We feel an obligation to act in practical ways that will make a difference.”
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe close 2-1 victory secured a playoff berth for the Gees, as they currently sit atop the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) East division with just three regular season games to go.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the win at home, the team officially clinched the top spot in the RSEQ standings ahead of Concordia (6-1-0) and Laval (5-0-2).
Reading Time: 2 minutesA competitive but small division means they will become very familiar with their foes. The team should be able to pull off multiple wins, even if they only come over the Ravens.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe expectations were low going into the game and despite the team putting up a somewhat valiant effort in the first half, they couldn’t hold off the Mustangs.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor those who find going to the gym uninspiring, fitting in the time to exercise may seem even more daunting. Here are some alternative ways to get your daily dose, all while avoiding the gym.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDasha Shakov, a third-year marketing student at the University of Ottawa, is taking her business education to the next level—by starting her own online gift shop, called Parcelly.
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis October, the SFUO is holding a by-election to fill vacant positions in the Board of Governors, Board of Administration, and university senate.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Gees are still undefeated in the 2015 season, topping the OUA East with an impressive 9-0-3 record.
Reading Time: 2 minutesRegenerating the team with a younger core of players is essential for the future, but the Gee-Gees should still see the benefits in this season.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) is asking students to raise health plan costs by $35 in a referendum, in order to keep the coverage afloat.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEating a sweet, protein-packed chia pudding will keep you full and energized through those early classes and long study sessions.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMany thought the Gee-Gees could do serious damage in the playoffs—but after facing off against Laurier, they’ve only damaged their pride and any shot at contention.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAccording to the Dieticians of Canada, it’s recommended that men and women aged 19 and above should ingest 2.4 micrograms of B12 on a daily basis.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDerek Wendel’s special day was overshadowed by the defeat. Breaking the record for most passing yards in a game in school history is a pretty special achievement, but it was also good enough to tie for 11th all time in Canadian university football history.
Reading Time: 2 minutesStaff lets him stay, despite sanitary concerns Photo: Kim Wiens Liam Cook, a first-year communications student, has moved into the new dining hall the second week of classes after seeing all the new amenities the all-you-can-eat, 24/7 cafeteria offers. Cook gave the Tomato an exclusive tour of his new home, after he’d been living there for …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe seemingly unstoppable Gee-Gees women’s rugby team extended their undefeated season with a dominant 33-7 win over conference contender Université de Montréal Carabins.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“No other university in the country can claim to be as truly Canadian as ours, one that so faithfully reflects the linguistic, cultural and religious diversity of our country,” said Hamelin in a press release.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“A lot of ‘get out to vote’ initiatives are aimed at people who already vote,” she said. This, she says, is the wrong group to target.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDespite a disappointing start to the game, the Gee-Gees are still one of the stronger teams in the country. Unfortunately, with the difficulty of their schedule, the team just couldn’t pull off a win.
