What Is Happiness, Anyway?

Posted 4:50pm Sunday 6th April 2014

As university students, we are at a defining time in our lives. We are furthering our worldly education, learning to be adults and earning degrees; all of which will propel us into the rest of our lives – jobs, careers and families. My own university career is very nearly coming to an end, which Read more...

ODT Watch | Issue 07

Posted 4:50pm Sunday 6th April 2014

Denmark has come up with an innovative way to increase birth rates – and we like it! Though we’re a little mystified about the encouragement for “elderly and gay couples” to participate ... Um, no, I think your guest will be thinking twice before accepting a dinner invitation from you Read more...

ODT Watch | Issue 06

Posted 7:01pm Sunday 30th March 2014

So that’s why they’re tearing up the Leith! Get your sledge hammers out – we’re going to be rich! You’re giving us mixed messages here, ODT. We thought destruction was meant to boost profits ... Instead an 11-year-old apple merchant is now financially ruined. High Read more...

ODT Watch | Issue 05

Posted 5:30pm Sunday 23rd March 2014

What kind of burlesque show is this? They're wearing more clothes than a UniCol fresher out on a Saturday night. In winter. When it's raining. If only men would accept women as equals in the workplace. That's rich coming from you, ODT. This public Read more...

ODT Watch | Issue 04

Posted 2:59pm Sunday 16th March 2014

I think this is a sign for a good weekend (the ODT isn’t the only one capable of a great pun); if the doctors can’t save you after your night out, the Church will. Now babies can help with the DIY; it’s about time they pulled their weight around the house. When Read more...

ODT Watch | Issue 03

Posted 4:35pm Sunday 9th March 2014

This front page story about the tragic three-week shortage of bananas encapsulates what the ODT is all about … hard hitting journalism, understated exposés and, of course, first-rate puns. This man was caught cultivating and possessing cannabis in his home. Lesson to be Read more...