Anchal Sharma | The Fulcrum

March BOA sees BDS motion fail, online voting pass

2018/03/27

The SFUO held their monthly Board of Administration meeting, where they voted on motions that were presented at the General Assembly (GA) on March 13, and one motion that was not presented at the GA due to time constraints.

U of O student launches sustainability campaign on World Water Day

Anchal Sharma

2018/03/26

When people don’t see a water bottle in the vending machine, but they want water, they’ll maybe cave and get a pop just because they want the bottle. I think this is a great resource for people who actually just want water.”

SFUO General Assembly meets quorum, motion to endorse BDS fails

Anchal Sharma

2018/03/16

This is the second time in four years that the GA has met quorum, likely due to the controversial motion on the agenda calling for the SFUO to endorse the Boycott, Divest, Sanctions (BDS) movement.

Sisterhood, brotherhood, philanthropy, and… rape culture?

Anchal Sharma and David Campion-Smith

2018/03/15

Former members of Greek life organizations have boldly brought forward their stories about the toxic environment within the community, that leads to cases of alleged sexual assault going unnoticed and unaddressed.

Three fictional characters with real mental illnesses

Anchal Sharma

2018/03/12

When it comes to representation, mental health may not be the first thing you think of, but luckily, the creators of these shows have.

I tried to kill myself: So that’s how my life’s going

Anchal Sharma

2018/03/11

In April of 2017, I was in a pretty bad place. It was Brantford, Ontario, where old white people go to retire. My parents had moved there earlier that year, and I was home for a weekend in between final exams. That’s where I tried to take my life.

Bill Nye, Justin Trudeau talk science at the U of O

Anchal Sharma

2018/03/09

The event was held following the release of the 2018 federal budget, and Trudeau’s commitment to invest close to four billion dollars into science and research.

Former UOHS doctor facing 10 additional sexual assault charges

Anchal Sharma

2018/02/26

According to a media statement released by the Ottawa Police, “the charges relate to incidents involving ten female victims.”

Feb. 18 BOA sees 2018 general election report

Anchal Sharma

2018/02/26

The elections committee further took measures to “restore faith in the elections office,” like making sure ballots were stored in a locked storage room off campus and that multiple people were counting each ballot.

Carleton student dismissed from university for mental health concerns

Anchal Sharma

2018/02/26

Gibson fears that her situation will deter other students from seeking help, although she hopes this won’t be the case.

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