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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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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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Hot for teacher

Hot for teacher

2013/02/07
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Opinions, Point/Counterpoint

32-year-old Stacie Halas’ life changed when her past caught up with her—a past in the porn industry, which eventually got her fired from her teaching job and landed her in court to settle the issue.

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Friends before romance?

Friends before romance?

2013/01/24
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Opinions, Point/Counterpoint

When it comes to relationship advice, Di Daniels isn’t the only Fulcrum writer who can dish it out. Recently, two editors got into a friendly debate about whether or not couples should be friends before dating. Neither editor was willing to budge, so they took to the opinions section to duke it out.

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New year, new you?

New year, new you?

2013/01/10
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Opinions, Point/Counterpoint

Every time January 1 rolls around, sincere promises to change are made by millions of Canadians—promises most of us don’t intend to keep. So should we all ditch this year’s vows because they’re going to fail anyway? Or should we continue the practice of ringing in the new year with a positive attitude and a hope for change?

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Thank you

Thank you

2012/12/08
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Opinions, Point/Counterpoint

While friends and family usually top the list, here are a few more unconventional things people are grateful for.

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Casting the ballot

Casting the ballot

2012/11/07
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Opinions, Point/Counterpoint

The Fulcrum asks the students whether voters should fill in that little square if they don’t know why they’re doing it.

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…

2012/10/31
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Opinions, Point/Counterpoint

For those looking for a superhero with substance, class, and a stone fist of brute force, look no further…

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Controversy with the National Recognition Program

Controversy with the National Recognition Program

2012/10/22
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Opinions, Point/Counterpoint

Similar to Canada’s Own the Podium program, this new initiative by Sports Services allocates extra funding to a few U of O teams in an effort to become nationally recognized and to attract more students to our campus. But is this the right way to go in terms of seeking athletic success?

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All of the memes!

All of the memes!

2012/10/10
by Sofia Hashi, Opinions Editor
Opinions, Point/Counterpoint

So, for something that is only meant to brighten your day, why are people so divided on their feelings for memes? The Fulcrum asked two writers to sit down and hash things out.

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