It’s that time of year again when the shiny red heart boxes are on display-shelves everywhere. That time of…
Is Valentine’s Day worth celebrating? Students in relationships weigh in
“Valentine’s Day should be everyday,” says Jolynn Kam Cheong, a fourth-year student in communications at the University of Ottawa. Cheong,…
Soulful Expressions to celebrate Black History Month
Lois Oladejo, co-president of the Black Students Leaders Association at the University of Ottawa (BSLA), sits on the floor, comfortably…
I showed up at school dressed to impress…or not
From the moment I took off my coat on the morning of Feb. 7, I felt the stares. As…
Five ways George Orwell’s 1984 is – and is not – relevant in 2017
When Eric Arthur Blair wrote his last book 1984 in 1948, he was focused on a frightening vision of governments…
Winterman marathon challenges runners to brave through the cold
On Feb. 19, runners will have the opportunity to take on their toughest competition: Ottawa’s brutal winter weather. Winterman…
Coming soon: cats and coffee make purrfect pair for Ottawa’s first daily cat café
Ottawa’s cat and coffee lovers will have a new place to hang out this spring when Feline Café Ottawa…
Dirty Bingo hostesses Zelda Marshall and Krystal Caring talk about their drag personas and Ottawa’s struggling drag scene
No student escapes Krystal Caring’s gaze as she walks around Algonquin College’s lounge, the Observatory, in high heels and a…
Comebacks, blackouts and mama’s cooking: Ottawa’s football fans share their Super Bowl memories
It’s that time of year again, when the beer flows like the St. Lawrence and nacho chips crunch against pools…
Bachata lovers take their passion to the next level
Gracefully sliding from left to right Jose-Lynne Desormeaux dances to the fiery and sensual latin beat in front of the…