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Give me a “Gee-Gee”

Give me a “Gee-Gee”

2013/03/20
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Op-Ed, Opinions

I would lament to others what a bad job our school did at promoting school spirit and how little unity there was on campus. I wanted U of O to break through my better judgment and inspire a passion within me that no “Hung like a Gee-Gee” T-shirt ever could… I don’t feel that way anymore

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Heckles

Heckles

2013/03/20
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Heckles, Humour, Opinions

I send out the following message to those grumpy people who seem to feel entitled to complain endlessly about this bout of nasty weather: Please stop. We are all travelling on the bus with you; we all have chunks of snow dripping into our socks; if you look closely, you will see that our eyelashes are just as frozen as yours. Snow, like death, unites all people.

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Weapon of choice

Weapon of choice

2013/03/20
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Op-Ed, Opinions, Point/Counterpoint

IT’S A QUESTION that never seems to get answered: Who should have the right to bear arms? The question is hotly contested on a near-nightly basis by some of the big-name newsmakers in the United States, but many Canadians have weighed in on the topic as well. Here, two writers with very different opinions share their thoughts on the right to bear arms.

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Tomato: Breaking news: student in debt

Tomato: Breaking news: student in debt

2013/03/13
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Humour, Opinions

… somehow after four years, Johnson found herself almost $40,000 in debt. This tragedy has rocked our nation and has made headlines all over national news. In a brave and bold move, Johnson has granted the Fulcrum an interview to speak about her ordeal.

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Tomato: The University of Ottawa officially ruled greater than Carleton

Tomato: The University of Ottawa officially ruled greater than Carleton

2013/03/13
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Humour, Opinions

“After countless testimonies and much evidence from both schools, it became unquestionably obvious that the University of Ottawa was far greater than Carleton University. Ottawa U proved to be historically better in several critical categories, including the overall good looks of students, the quality of their taste in all things, and of course general cleanliness and smell.”

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Ever wonder what makes you a Gee-Gee?

Ever wonder what makes you a Gee-Gee?

2013/03/13
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Humour, Op-Ed, Opinions

Listing down the top ten ways you know you go to the U of O

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Heckles

Heckles

2013/03/13
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Heckles, Opinions

If you’re not going to show up at group meetings or you intend on doing only the bare minimum, I can deal with that. But showing your face on the day our project is handed back and treating me like your best buddy is just a slap in the face.

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Throwback Thursday

Throwback Thursday

2013/03/13
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Humour, Op-Ed, Opinions, Point/Counterpoint

With quality TV programming like Full House and YTV’s Hit List; dial-up modems; music from Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, and Britney Spears; and fashion greats—who needed a belt, when you had a sweater to tie around your waist?—the ‘90s were years like no other.

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Remedial studies for our university system

Remedial studies for our university system

2013/03/06
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Op-Ed, Opinions

“If nothing else, supply prospective students with all the information they need to make their education decisions—and let that information guide university policy. Graduates will be best able to service the needs of the labour market if we can be confident we are earning degrees in high-demand fields, and program selection and admissions should reflect those realities.”

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What a day for a daydream

What a day for a daydream

2013/03/06
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Op-Ed, Opinions

Unfortunately, the art of daydreaming has long been considered a trivial pursuit for time-wasters. But by analyzing daydreaming from a different perspective, it becomes evident that mentally checking out is not just something slackers do—it’s a proactive and healthy activity.

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