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“No be me kill Jesus”: How I learned to cope as a Nigerian abroad

Flowing south from downtown Ottawa, the suburban community of Barrhaven is an attractive one — especially to families. My ...
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Roosters $$$: When Cardi B said “I don’t dance now, I make money moves,” she actually meant “WE don’t dance … WE make money ...
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‘Maybe there’s a story behind this’: Ottawa’s International Film Festival brings diverse stories to the screen

The International Film Festival of Ottawa (IFFO) kicked off its sixth edition, bringing in a curated selection of 22 Canadian and international films to screens in downtown Ottawa across 11 days. The ...
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‘The world was never built for me’: Carleton washroom accessibility is lacking, student researchers find

Last winter, a third-year Carleton University Disability Studies: Policy and Activism class conducted an extensive audit of Carleton’s washroom accessibility and created an interactive map based on ...
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Q&A: Ottawa ringette — a community on and off the ice

As Carleton University’s ringette season winds down, the sport is still ramping up in Ottawa, with the city set to host the Canadian Ringette Championships in March. Drawing teams from across the ...
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Undoing Indigenous stereotypes in Canadian media through art: The power of nuanced perspectives

Artwork featured in the ‘Our Land, Our Art’ exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature by sisters Qumaq Mangiuk Iyaituk and Passa Mangiuk. The drawings show Mangiuk’s depiction of a qamutik (dog sled) ...
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CityFolk Day 3 Review: Morrissey headlines a night of folk roots with Britpop

Local folk artists, international Britpop icons and headliner Morrissey united to bring nostalgia and energy to day three of CityFolk on Friday. The crisp September air and clear skies made for ...
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‘These are your students’: Carleton campus community calls for university, CUSA to address hazing

This story contains mention of sexual misconduct and hazing. Those in need of support can call the Ottawa Distress Centre Crisis Line: 613-238-3311, the Sexual Assault Support Center of Ottawa Crisis ...
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Wearing us down: How the economy will affect sustainability in fashion

Delphine Devos, owner of second-hand clothing business Delirium Thrift in Montreal, has a keen eye for fashion and loves shopping for clothes that make her feel most authentic. But while scrolling on ...
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In photos: Ottawa SlutWalk ‘lights the fire’ against rape culture

Chants against rape culture roared through Ottawa’s downtown core on Sunday as the yearly SlutWalk demonstration marched past Parliament. Amira Brehaut, who works with the Purple Sisters Youth ...
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Editorial: On the loss of uOttawa’s radio station ‘CHUO 89.1 FM’

Ottawa’s airwaves will soon grow a little quieter, and that merits reflection in the Carleton University community. After five decades of broadcasting, CHUO 89.1 FM — the University of Ottawa’s campus ...
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NATIONAL CHAMPIONS: Aubrey Dorey-Havens lifts the Ravens to their 18th U SPORTS national title

Aubrey Dorey-Havens’ 35 points powered the Carleton Ravens to a 78–75 victory over Bishop’s and their 18th U SPORTS men’s basketball title. [Photo by Zoe Pierce/the Charlatan] CALGARY — They won it ...