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Common House Magazine
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Common House Magazine is the University of Ottawa’s undergraduate online literary magazine. We publish fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, visual art, and multimedia art from both uOttawa students and members of the broader community.
Issue 7: Spring 2026
What We Take With Us (& What We Leave Behind)
This issue reminds us to connect with each other, check in, go outside, and put our trust in life, earth, and humanity. Through the act of creation, these authors and artists persist, connecting with us through their words and loss.
A commitment to innovative writing and immersive stories
Our magazine is founded on the belief that Common House can be a place for everyone—an unlikely collection of voices from half a dozen countries and counting.
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☀️ Summer projects ☀️
Summer Spotlight
It is a remarkable privilege to read stories from around the world. But we can't forget our roots.
That's why each summer we also feature a Summer Spotlight collection: pieces of art exclusively by uOttawa students.
Curated pieces that are uniquely Canada, uniquely uOttawa, and uniquely us.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
Summer Contest
Each summer we host a themed contest!
2025 "Cut" Winners
THIRD PLACE: Quincy Gay
"I Only Mourn Her in My Dreams"
SECOND PLACE: Sierra Duffey
"Precipice"
FIRST PLACE: Melissa Nicholls
"Ways to talk about cutting without talking about cutting"
Sound fun? Join us for the next one!
The contest will be announced on our socials, newsletter, and Announcements page
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