UO Bangladeshi Student Association builds community through campus events and collaboration with local businesses
Co-presidents aim to create “A welcoming space for everyone” If you’ve ever walked through the heart of the U of O campus at the beginning of a new... Read more.
How to get a naloxone kit and why you should carry one
Pick up a free kit at participating pharmacies With the government of Ontario having recently introduced new rules for safe consumption sites across the... Read more.
UOttaKnow: The University of Ottawa Students Union
UOSU, BOD, Executive committee, general assembly — what does it all mean? With an undergraduate enrollment of 40,000 (as of Fall 2023) the University of... Read more.
BREAKING: CJCUO-led student sit-in to protest RBC on campus evolves into blockade after police response in first hour
“Divestment is our demand, no peace in stolen land” MONDAY – A protest of 12 students in front of the RBC branch on campus in the UCU elicited a... Read more.
Looking to rent as a U of O student? Look outside of Sandy Hill!
Living away from campus made Ottawa feel like a real city Finding housing as a student can be stressful. Sandy Hill is the natural first instinct for many U... Read more.
U of O Entrepreneurs: Drayton Mulindabigwi, The Novas Group
"I'VE MET THE MOST INCREDIBLE PEOPLE, SOME WHOM I STILL WORK WITH TODAY. I THINK THE EXPERIENCE OF RUNNING A BUSINESS AND STUDYING HAS BEEN SO REWARDING IN... Read more.
University of Ottawa President Frémont to leave a year early: A look back on his work in the role
Frémont’s early departure from the role will leave the Board of Governors (BOG) to appoint a new president and vice-chancellor by the end of this academic... Read more.
“Something has to change”: recapping Ottawa SlutWalk 2024
“It’s a very clear fact of our lives that rape culture is still a big issue” Content Warning: This article discusses sexual assault. Sept. 8 — On... Read more.
An afternoon in the Alareer family memorial library at the University of Ottawa encampment
I spent much of the afternoon of May 12 in the Alareer family memorial Library; here’s what I saw: Two shelves lined with books and a third with pamphlets... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Every worker should go to work without fear
Dear Editor, No worker should be injured, made sick, or die just because they had to make a living. Current workplace health and safety provisions are... Read more.
Review: Noah Kahan’s Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever)
Indie-folk music for defensive lovers, self-deprecating humour fans, and those who love to hate their hometowns Content Warning: mentions of mental... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Moving towards bioplastic!
We can certainly feel helpless when it comes to reducing our environmental footprint and fighting against climate change. Therefore, it is imperative to... Read more.
Solar Eclipses with Professor Gigault
Worth missing your exams for On April 8, residents of south-eastern Canada and much of the U.S. will have the opportunity to experience a total solar... Read more.
An Extreme act of protest: Aaron Bushnell
“This is what our ruling class has decided will be normal” Content warning: This article includes descriptions of a specific instance of self-harm and... Read more.
UOSU 2024 general election results
Lower voter turnout than 2023 by-election On Feb. 18, the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) published its 2024 general election... Read more.
A Look at the candidates for UOSU BOD FSS director seats
The University of Ottawa Students’ Union’s (UOSU) 2024 General elections have begun with the campaign period running from Feb. 3 to 17. Voting is open from... Read more.
UOSU’s new main agreement with the University of Ottawa
Agreement will be in effect from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2029 At the Jan. 21 meeting of the University of Ottawa Students’ Union’s (UOSU) Board of... Read more.
2023 University of Ottawa News recap
The Fulcrum's 2023 U of O headlines 2023 was an eventful year for the U of O. From January to December, the news from our campus has been reflective of... Read more.
U of O’s Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs, Jill Scott appointed 14th principal of RMC
Scott to assume new role March 4, 2024 Dec. 20 — Canada's Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair announced the appointment of Jill Scott to principal of... Read more.
What you missed from the October 21st UOSU BOD
Directors make preparations for Autumn General Assembly The University of Ottawa Students' Union (UOSU) Board of Directors (BOD) met on Saturday, Oct. 21 to... Read more.
UOSU by-election withdrawal
Candidate requests to be removed from ballot From Oct. 9—13, U of O undergraduate students were asked to vote in their student union byelections. The... Read more.
UOSU’s messy byelection
Max Christie on removal from elections committee: "while I strongly disagree, I respect their decision. My conscience has never been clearer, and I still have... Read more.
Ottawa: The “Million march for Children” and its counter protest in photos
Chants of "Trans rights are human rights" met with "leave the kids alone" On Sept. 20, marches were organized around Canada under the banner of taking part... Read more.
What you missed from the September 17th UOSU BOD meeting
“I serve on this board as a form of harm reduction” - Max Christie The University of Ottawa Students’ Union’s (UOSU) Board of Directors (BOD) met... Read more.
Students and student groups respond to uOshow act harassing of attendees; the U of O’s response
“I am disappointed, frustrated, and ashamed to be a University of Ottawa student." Content Warning: This article includes a description of sexual... Read more.