Sarah Ott is a young writer who attends high school in Whitehorse.
Comments about her work can be sent to editor@whatsupyukon.com.
RSS
Sarah Ott
Issue: 2017-12-20, PHOTO: Office of the Commissioner of Yukon
Welcome 2018, farewell Commissioner Phillips
According to the Yukon Commissioner’s office, the New Year’s Levee is an old tradition that dates back to King Louis XIV of France and was first introduced in Canada when fur traders would pay respect to their government representatives on New... more
Issue: 2017-06-28, PHOTO: Manus Hopkins
Back in Town
Among Whitehorse’s talented music scene are Madi Dixon and Sarah Ott. Since their early teen years, Dixon and Ott have been staples of the local artistic community, performing as part of grand scale events and intimate gigs alike, and each... more
Issue: 2015-12-24, PHOTO: Jason Westover
Gift of Giving
If you’re searching for a little inspiration this holiday season, then perhaps this story is for you. Many of us give to charity and volunteer our time here and there, but for Sarah Ott, it’s a way of life. At only 17 years of age, Sarah has... more
Issue: 2016-02-11, PHOTO: Sarah Ott
Teen Valentine
So what are teen relationships like on Valentine’s Day? Well, the answer may surprise you. It is actually one of the most stressful days of the year. For girls we look to it with heightened anticipation, but there’s also some stress. All of a... more
Issue: 2015-12-03 PHOTO: Miriam Ott
Internet Fame
Today the internet is an active place with crazy things going viral all the time. From cat videos to fail compilations, to the latest greatest talent, the internet world holds all the weird and wonderful sides of life within it. One such example... more
Issue: 2015-10-29 PHOTO: Sarah Ott
How Old is Too Old to Go Trick-or-Treating?
That time of year has come again and Halloween is upon us. Goblins, ghouls and vampires are sure to be scouring the streets on the 31st of October in search of the houses’ treasure: candy. But among the 4 foot gremlins, the outlines of lanky... more
Issue: 2015-08-20 PHOTO: kozzi.com
The Survivor Tree
Germany: a land of farms and old cities, and the destination of my travels every two years. It is a land with a past. Most towns here still hold scars of war in the form of bunkers that are sprawled throughout the country. A reminder of what once... more
Issue: 2015-08-13 PHOTO: Sarah Ott
Hardest Year Yet
On the first day of kindergarten I didn’t know what to expect; playtime was now scheduled between certain hours and, in order to sit in the circle with the other kids, you needed to pass the test of finding your name. These were hard times in the... more
Remembering the War of Yesterday
“To know the toll that battle brings, of resolute intention” — From “I Do Not Know Your Name” by Kenny Martin These words they resonate with me. At sixteen-years-old, I believe the magnitude of past events have slipped past me more