We are constantly trying to understand who we were, who we are, and who we want to be. For better or worse, the media is a part of that process.
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But Nov. 11 isn’t, and never has been, about celebrating or glorifying war. The day is for remembering Canadian soldiers who sacrificed their lives and died in battle; many of whom were no older than most of our student population.
University of Ottawa students can be seen wearing white poppies pinned to their lapels this Remembrance Day in an effort to promote peace, not war.
November 11 may be over, but many students believe the day symbolizes values that should be reflected upon throughout the whole year. Others feel it’s time to move on from a bloody past and focus on a peaceful future. Here, students share what Remembrance Day means to them.
