In the third edition of the Fall 2019 season of the 25th Hour, students look into trends like pet monitoring and spinning. They also look into where wasted food and disposable coffee cups...
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Spinning has been around for awhile, but with trendy exercise boutiques popping up, the exercise is soaring to new heights. We visit spin instructor Laura Moran and get a look at what it’s like to attend a spin class. We also see Olivia Estay and her routine preparing for spin class, which she says is beneficial to her health. Finally we hear from physiotherapist Marjolein Groenvelt, who describes the physical impacts of...
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November marked the kickoff of Starbucks ‘annual’ “red cup” campaign, which heavily focuses on the limited-edition holiday drink flavours and cup designs. While customers await their release, environmentalists take issue with the promotion of single-use coffee cups, particularly with the confusion surrounding the disposal of these multi-material cups. Duncan Bury, founder of Waste Watch Ottawa, stands by his plants holding up his...
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Pet cameras are becoming more popular among pet owners. Whether the cameras are interactive or simply just to see what happens when your furry friend is left alone, they can provide reassurance that there is nothing to worry about. Vets are also saying these camera’s can aid in diagnosis, especially if the animal’s behaviour is recorded regularly. One of the two cameras set up by Richard Glanz for Corduroy the bunny. Goose the albino...
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Ottawa is experiencing a surge in the number of homeless people living on its streets. One of the biggest causes? The lack of affordable housing. While politicians are debating solutions, how are those most affected surviving in the meantime? The tent community lies behind the newly refurbished LRT station at Bayview. Neil Washburn lived on the streets for around five years, before finding affordable housing. Rick Ojala works with...
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University students often look for off-campus houses with their friends after their first few years of school. But what about those living with a senior citizen instead of a senior student? Old School Meets New School looks into alternative housing arrangments for students who struggle to find affordable housing in Ottawa. An interested senior listens to Cat Kelly talk about the new housing initiative. Dharshatharan Aronan, a...
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As the world becomes more diverse, so do hairstyles. Whereas in the past, Black women would often use relaxers on their hair to prevent the natural curls from showing. In today’s society, they have become more comfortable embracing their natural hair. And it’s thanks to places like Paula Whitelocke’s Curly Hair Designs and Paula Barker’s Silkie Locks Hair Design, two salons in Ottawa that encourage women to embrace their natural...
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