Graphic by Kylee Weber This upcoming holiday season is giving us a reminder of what family gatherings were like before the pandemic, as 2021 will be the first time in a few years that families can safely visit with one another. Due to the high and rising numbers of positive cases […]

Photo Courtesy of http://www.city-data.com/picfilesc/picc29669.php It’s almost that time of year in Ottawa when you hate going outside because of the breathtaking cold and the occasional snow that leaves students from areas where this isn’t common kind of clueless on how to get through the weather.    Being prepared for the […]

Photo by Skylar Alley I’ve been doing makeup for the better part of six years. Here’s what I’ve learned.   Everything Lines Up The corners of your mouth line up with your irises when looking forward. The top of your ear that connects to your face matches up with the […]

Photo by Joslyn Banta on home-cooked meals can be tough. That’s why I have searched and gathered some warm and comforting recipes that you can use to get you through it. The best part: All of these recipes can be made in any of the dorm buildings.    Everyone loves mac […]

Photo by Joslyn Banta With Christmas approaching rapidly, many students will not be able to go home for the holiday. It can be upsetting to not be able to see your family and be at home because the holidays are a time for family. To make this better, here are a […]

Photo by Olivia Kloster Horror movies hold the intent to shock, disturb and frighten an audience. Around Halloween, it’s common to search for the best, most thrilling horror film to truly immerse the viewer in the spooky season. The following films have both been critically praised and are, in my […]

Photo by Matthew Hicks MSH Photography   Homecoming week of Oct. 17 was filled with bingo night, an illusionist show, faculty/ staff chili cook-off, a donut run, pep rally, and even a football win! Along with everything else that went on the past week, Ottawa crowned Braves Royalty at […]

Photo by Joslyn Banta As Oct. 31 approaches, it is a perfect time to get in the spirit by watching some classic movies that feature the more whimsical side of halloween. These movies are just a few of the classics that I watch every year before Halloween. They involve the lives […]

Photo by Brynden Grow With my time here in Ottawa, I’ve found a few places that feel somewhat hidden or not much known about to the general population. I’m going to share a few places that could be your next go-to spot when wanting to try something new.  #1 – The […]

Photo by Alaina Burris Ottawa University is approaching the halfway mark in the semester … which means midterms. This time in the semester can be very stressful for students because of the amount of course work, new classes, exams, finalizing next semester and, for some students, finding their next step in […]