UOSU and 19 RSGs sign a statement against University of Ottawa’s Proposed Exam Deferral Fee
STATEMENT CLAIMS THAT NO STUDENTS WERE CONSULTED ON THE DECISION On Mar. 21, 19 Recognized Students Governments (RSGs), including the International,... Read more.
Gee-Gees swim teams dive to another satisfying season finish
Head coach Dave Heinrich is remarkably proud of the team The Gee-Gees swim team dove to the finish of their 2023-24 season, after a satisfying performance... Read more.
UOSU General Elections: Presidential Candidate Delphine Robitaille
Current UOSU president running unopposed The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) general election will have a two-day voting period from Feb.... Read more.
Review: PinkPantheress’ Heaven Knows is just a taste of her growing artistry
And no, she didn’t call Ice Spice crap! Tiktok’s pop darling PinkPantheress finally released her debut “full-length” album, Heaven Knows on Nov. 10.... Read more.
‘We demand change’: Hundreds of students walk out in support of Palestine
INSAF uOttawa declared their demands on Tabaret Lawn On Nov. 2, hundreds of U of O students took part in a walk-out in solidarity with Palestine. Organized... Read more.
UOSU by-election results
With a 7.7 per cent voter turnout, the 2023 fall by-elections have officially come to an end After an intense two-week campaign period, spirited... Read more.
Ottawa International Animation Festival Review: ‘Boat People’ is a sobering film about family, survival and Ants
Ants, much like humans are creatures of great survival What do you know about ants? And more specifically, what can they do for you? Co-directed by Thao... Read more.
Arts in crisis
De-funding, department suspension, and desperation across the faculty The University of Ottawa has one of the oldest and most established arts faculties in... Read more.
‘A message of solidarity and hope to trans and gender-diverse people all across the city’: March for Trans Rights draws thousands of supporters
Friday’s march saw over 1500 supporters On August 25, more than a thousand members of the Ottawa trans and gender-diverse community and their supporters... Read more.
What you missed from the August 20th UOSU BOD meeting
Called to order at 1:30 p.m. and adjourned at 7:09 p.m. On August 20th, the UOSU Board of Directors (BOD) convened to host their seventh monthly board... Read more.
Gladstone Theatre unveils first full season since 2018-19
“Every individual production is going to show you something different about theatre” says theatre manager, Robin Guy In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic... Read more.
Wikipedia, history, and Holocaust Distortion: an interview with Jan Grabowski
Grabowski has been teaching for 30 years, most recently in Poland Jan Grabowski is one of the University of Ottawa’s most celebrated history professors,... Read more.
Kanata-Carleton byelection to be held on July 27
Make sure you’re registered to vote! Kanata-Carleton will be heading to the polls on July 27. The previous MPP for Kanata-Carleton and former Minister... Read more.
Kanata-Carleton byelection: Karen McCrimmon discusses why students should vote for the Ontario Liberals
McCrimmon lists education, health care, and affordability as major problems for Ontarians Following the resignation of Merrilee Fullerton in late March, the... Read more.
See you later, edboard
The 2021-22 editorial board has come to an end and we’d like to say goodbye! In the spirit of our editor-in-chief, Charley’s heartwarming goodbye from... Read more.
Featuring the best: Looking back at 80 years of Fulcrum features
Turns out no one knew what a feature was back in 1976 either 2022 is the year that the Fulcrum celebrates 80 years of publication! To commemorate the... Read more.
Tomato: U of O Housing Service portal has returned after ‘mental health leave’
Even non-living housing portals get stressed too The University of Ottawa Housing Service portal has returned to service after reported outages and... Read more.
‘Everyone has the same passion for the country’: In dialogue with the Ukrainian Students’ Club
"This is not new to us but the extent of it is," says OUSC president Anhelina Ostapyk Since the early morning hours of Feb. 24, the world has been following... Read more.
Review: The Batman is a nuanced love letter to Gotham and its characters
Reeves’ The Batman doesn’t feel like a superhero movie I need to preface this by saying that my first Batman film was the masterpiece that is The Lego... Read more.
Tomato: Student-built side-walking clearing machine fails to blow away
The Blow-Man 9000 was not good at sucking snow A student-run initiative designed to clear sidewalks has received backlash from the University of Ottawa... Read more.
Tomato: Best date spots around campus for Valentine’s Day
Surprise your loved one with one of these special spots! Looking for a lovey-dovey location to woo your loved one on the most love-induced day of the year?... Read more.
‘Communication is about human understanding’: Tackling misinformation throughout the pandemic
StatsCan reports that 40 per cent of Canadians believed false information about COVID-19 Disinformation is a concept that is almost as enigmatic as its... Read more.
Tomato: Gym rats feel left behind in provincial re-opening plan
The RNRA say that they haven’t heard a “squeak” from the province Local gym rats of Ottawa are voicing their complaints about the province’s latest... Read more.
2020 — A year in review
A flashback to an eventful year, to say the least Content warning: Sexual assault, suicide As a turbulent year at the University of Ottawa — and around... Read more.