Are your 8:30 classes lowering your CGPA? In this month’s episode of The Charlatan Live, Justin and Yanjano investigate the science behind the dreaded 8 am class. Speaking with students and tutors, they'll explore common thoughts on early morning classes, their impact on academic performance, and why getting out of bed can feel impossible for some students.

This episode features discussions on chronotypes, long commutes, and some hard truths about whether Justin and Yanjano should pack their bags and move to Germany.

Do you have story tips or want to get involved with the podcast? Get in touch with Justin and Yanjano⁠ at [email protected]

Works Cited:

Biller, Anna M., et al. “Sleep improvements on days with later school starts persist after 1 year in a flexible start system.” Scientific Reports, vol. 12, no. 1, Feb. 2022, p. 2787. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-06209-4.

Evans, M. D. R., et al. “Identifying the Best Times for Cognitive Functioning Using New Methods: Matching University Times to Undergraduate Chronotypes.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 11, Apr. 2017, p. 188. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00188.

“Sleep Timing — CSRC.” CSRC, www.researchsleep.ca/timing.

Yeo, Sing Chen, et al. “Early morning university classes are associated with impaired sleep and academic performance.” Nature Human Behaviour, vol. 7, no. 4, Feb. 2023, pp. 502–14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-023-01531-x.

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Did you know that back in the 80s, popular bands like The Ramones, Soundgarden and TOOL played here at Carleton? On this month's episode of The Charlatan Live, join Justin and Yanjano as they dive deep into the history of Carleton's forgotten music venue — Porter Hall.

Do you have story tips or want to get involved? Get in touch with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

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Charlatan Live is Carleton University students’ go-to place for news and entertainment! Charlatan Live is produced by ⁠The Charlatan⁠, Carleton’s independent student newspaper since 1945.

Meet your new hosts, Justin Escoto and Yanjano Banda. They’ll be with you throughout the academic year, keeping you up to date on everything that impacts you as a Carleton student.

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes starting with our first episode on Carleton’s secret Rock ‘n’ Roll past!

Have you ever wondered why some CUSA referendums have a great voter turnout and pass with flying colours, while others flop? In this episode, Justin Ball spoke with Carleton Postdoctoral Fellow Michael Wigginton and CUSA's Samuel Easby to find out why.

CUSA’s most recent referendum failed. It was proposing an increase to student levy fees. Cassandra Bellefeuille, one of the Charlatan’s news editors this year, broke the story on March 13. The official results, which the student association released, shows a 16.3 per cent rate of response. 

CUSA proposed a $22.68 per term increase to students’ levy fee to ensure CUSA’s services continue to support students. “Without further reductions.” This was in reference to the latest Haven closure that devastated many in the community. 

The referendum failed with 59.8 per cent of students voting “no” and 40.2 per cent voting yes.

What makes a referendum pass? Why do some fail? Tune in and find out.

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Happy swap week! Before the reading week break, the Charlatan staff decided to swap sections for a week to gain an apperciation for the work that goes into each section.

While Justin was shooting airballs in the sports section, Aby worked around the clock at the news desk. Meanwhile, Charlatan Live was commandeered by culture and community editor Sadeen Mohsen and sports editor David Cummings.

Your guest hosts are joined by Charlatan legends Janson Duench and Alexa MacKie as they break down what makes Ravens women's basketball a cut above, a straightforward approach to watching football and the artistic genius of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show.

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Get in touch with us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Monday Feb. 24, 2025 marked three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 

Justin Ball and Abyssinia Abebe connect you directly with advocates and students who were on the ground rallying support for Ukrainian frontliners, children, ahead of the three year mark of the war. 

The Charlatan Live attended a rally at Parliament Hill and a fundraiser at Carleton to speak with Ukrainian community members.

In this episode, you will hear from Mykyta Zakharchenko, a Ukrainian refugee who came to Canada in March of 2022 under the CUET visa who was at the Parliament Hill rally on Sunday Feb. 23, 2025. 

You will also hear from Mikhail Shastko, a second-year Carleton student and member of the Carleton Ukrainian Students’ Club, who called on both Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians to support the country in "even the smallest ways." The club held a fundraiser event at Carleton’s Nideyinàn atrium, formerly known as the University Centre, on Feb. 14. 

Read the Charlatan’s ⁠coverage⁠ on the Ukrainian fundraiser. Hungry for more Charlatan? Read more on the Charlatan ⁠website⁠ or visit us on ⁠Instagram⁠.

Do you have story tips or want to get involved? Get in touch with us at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

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In an age where social media has stopped being social, a group of Carleton students are hoping to change the norm with a new app called Third Space. 

Cedric Osagie, a graduate business student at Carleton who came up with the idea, joined us in the studio to discuss the concept behind Third Space and what it means for students hoping to create deeper social interactions in their daily lives.

Osagie says the Third Space app allows students to connect in person and in real time. 

The Charlatan’s Douaa Qadadia reported on the app’s launch event at the Sprott School of Business Innovation Hub on Jan. 24. Read more about her reporting here. 

Get in touch with your hosts at [email protected] with any questions or story tips. 

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On this special episode of The Charlatan Live, Charlatan contributor Dan Fraser is joined by CUSA presidential candidates Nagam Abuihmaid, Chas Nuhn and Sean Joe-Ezigbo.

Which one of these candidates will be the next CUSA president? Tune in to learn about each candidate's campaign policies and important information about the election.

Nagam Abuihmaid: (1:00)

Chas Nuhn: (10:59)

Sean Joe-Ezigbo: (27:20)

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WARNING: Although explicit details won't be discussed, this episode is about an investigation that covers sexual harassment and sexual violence.

In this episode, Aby and Justin are joined by features editor Kyra "Ky" Vellinga to discuss how the Charlatan does investigative journalism as a student-run newspaper.

In the fall of 2024, Ky published a two-part investigation into sexual misconduct within a CUSA-certified club. They join us in this episode to break down the investigative process, the challenges of investigative journalism and tips for taking care of yourself and your sources.

You can read Ky's investigation here: https://charlatan.ca/recent-cusa-decisions-expose-clubs-to-sexual-violence-students-say/

https://charlatan.ca/alleged-sexual-misconduct-in-a-cusa-certified-club-review-process-remains-unclear/

If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to the Sexual Assault Support Centre at Ottawa's crisis line at (613) 234-2266.

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On the morning of January 6, the long-awaited and freshly renovated O-Train Line 2 opens after over four years of construction.

The new line includes 19 kilometres of new track and 13 upgraded stations, including a stop at Carleton.

What do students think about the new train? How will it change commutes for students?

Join Jack Klinck in the studio and at the scene for everything you need to know.

Hungry for more Charlatan? Read more on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlatan website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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The Charlatan Live is recorded in Ottawa, on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin nation.