HC CARLETON BLOG
Thursday, May 3, 2012
The faint noise of protestors chanting “One China!” could be heard by attendees of the Dalai Lama’s public talk as they were making their way into the Ottawa Civic Center, April 28.
The event was organized by the Canada Tibet Committee. The Dalai Lama was introduced by American actor Richard Gere with the subject of the talk being "Ethics for a Whole World".
“We...
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Hey Carleton Collegiettes!
We know that it's a stressful time of year. Between studying for exams, packing up your dorm room and organizing summer jobs and internships, us students hardly have time to breathe, let alone relax and make time for ourselves.
That's why we're here to make the end of the year a little sweeter,
We are giving away a $25 gift certificate to Life of...
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Alright ladies (and gents), while I’m in total support of a good fitness routine and enjoying your workouts to your full capacity, there is still something to be said for etiquette and common courtesy at the gym. I’m talking about good old-fashioned manners, collegiettes! With these dos and don’ts, you can finally master the art of gym etiquette.
1. DO: Run for ten,...
Friday, March 30, 2012
In the dead of winter, when that white stuff we like to call snow covers the earth and creates a so-called winter wonderland, most of us just want to curl up by the fire and sip on a warm cup of cocoa. We indulge ourselves in all the tasty sweets the holidays have to offer and slip into our favourite pair of sweats when the consequences finally set in. But in the midst of our hibernation from...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
At the Harmony and Discord photo competition on Tuesday, graduating student Eric Crawford won first place with a picture he took with his camera-phone.
Crawford was taking part in the photography exhibition which was open to all Environmental Science students. They were asked to take photographs of human impact on the environment. One honorable mention photograph was a seat that looked...
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Want to know some sweet secrets from the kitchen that will blow your stomach fat away? Secrets so well-kept that magazines such as People are plagued with advertisements for expensive fad diet pills instead of the real and cheap fat-fighting nutrients stored right in our cupboards?
Well, today’s your lucky day-- I just so happen to know some simple foods to help with your metabolism,...
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Without a doubt, going to the gym is a bit of a commitment. Everyone has good days where they’re really feeling up to it but what about those mornings where it’s just easier to hit the snooze button and skip the gym? Or when suddenly it’s way colder than you expected after class and you figure it’s just easier to go home?
Of course, the easy option is to...
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
This week, university students across Canada are trading in their textbooks and dorm rooms for loaned sleeping bags, cardboard boxes, tarps and handouts.
As a part of the 5 Days for the Homeless campaign, students will spend a full five days living and sleeping on campus. They will have to rely on the generosity of the public for food and are not allowed to shower.
“I have a real...
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Rooster’s Coffeehouse, a favourite weekday hangout for students at Carleton University, got a little sexier with the first annual “Oh Ya! Consensuality: Nuit Erotique” coffeehouse, Monday.
Carleton student Beau Welter, was one of the organizers for the event.
“We’ve been working on it for pretty much a month and a half,” said Welter. “A lot of...
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
As the hub of campus, Carleton’s Unicentre is teeming with places to grab a coffee or a quick bite to eat. The Food Court has everything from salad to sushi, and the top floor alone has both a Starbucks and a Tim Hortons. But what if you want to get away from the fluorescent lights and long lineups of typical grab-and-go food?
Turn left at the top of the fourth-floor stairs and you come...
