Tomato: The magical frog in the UCU sub-basement
U of O Gossip In the sub-basement of the Jock Turcot University Centre (UCU) lives a magical frog. It's damp down there, the heaters in the winter make it... Read more.
UOSU holds emergency meeting to approve 2023-24 budget
“They’ve said to me that this is a beautifully balanced budget, and they’re very confident in it.” On August 18, the Board of Directors (BOD) for... Read more.
U of O to host 2024 Canadian University Men’s Rugby Championship at Matt Anthony field
Gee-gees to gain automatic entry as hosts On Aug. 9 the University of Ottawa Recreation and varsity sports announced they had been selected to host the 2024... Read more.
UOSU exec profiles: Joyce Williams, Equity commissioner
"I wanted to be a representative for my community and for international students, for not only Black students but all minorities on campus. I think they... Read more.
UOSU exec profiles: Fiona Broughton, Operations commissioner
“It's a lot of meetings and a lot of emails and a lot of forms, which not everybody loves, but my happy place is an Excel spreadsheet.” On July 17, The... Read more.
Karen McCrimmon wins Kanata-Carleton byelection
Former MP for Kanata-Carleton wins July 27 Provincial byelection Liberal party candidate Karen McCrimmon won the seat most recently held by Merrilee... Read more.
Bluesfest night two: PUP and Weezer
"Ottawa, you have been Weezered" Toronto punk band PUP took the RBC stage to open Bluesfest for day two. The band's minimal set design let the music speak... Read more.
UOSU exec profiles: Maisy Elspeth, Advocacy commissioner
"No campaign will be effective if we don't have student engagement we need to increase student engagement in the union and union affairs." On June 1, The... Read more.
Bluesfest 2023 preview
Ottawa concert lovers, rejoice! Bluesfest kicks-off this Thursday, July 6 at LeBreton flats with sets from Shania Twain and BBNO$. With scheduled... Read more.
Ottawa under Tornado watch: Canada Day activities suspended
Weather conditions force the suspension of outdoor celebrations The City of Ottawa's Canada day plans were assumed to be rained out in the early afternoon... Read more.
Kanata-Carleton byelection: Melissa Coenraad and Marit Stiles discuss why they believe you should vote for the ONDP
“This by-election is absolutely critical; Ontarians have a chance to fight back against Doug Ford's agenda, and this is one of the ways we can do... Read more.
UOSU: 2022-23 President Armaan Singh reflects on his term
Singh discusses Pivik, low election turnout, and principled leadership On May 9, the Fulcrum spoke with the former president of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
Dear Di: Buying condoms without self-checkout
Human contact while buying condoms? No thanks Dear Di, Maybe it's just me, but I can not take a box of condoms up to a cashier. Maybe it's the residual... Read more.
Di’s Heartbreak playlist
Tunes to cry to This can be a hard time of year to be single. Whether or not the wounds of a breakup are fresh, heartbreak tends to flare up for lots of us... Read more.
The Fulcrum’s annual gift guide 2022
Gift ideas It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Snow has hit the ground, and the Michael Bublé Christmas album is haunting retail workers... Read more.
Tomato: Petition to require nap-time in lectures receives thousands of signatures
Over 4,200 students at the O of U want nap time in all lectures exceeding 2 hours Thousands of students at the O of U have signed a petition to require nap... Read more.
Highlights from two Ottawa mayoral debates
Ottawans will elect a new mayor Oct. 24 Ottawa’s Mayoral election is less than a week away, with a field of 14 registered candidates a few have carved out... Read more.
Tomato: Dry HOCO event leaves students parched
A campus group is apologizing for what they call an "oversight on the importance of hydration" after hosting a dry homecoming party. The Every Week Walkers... Read more.
Di Daniels solves your Halloween Dilemma: Couples costumes for doomed relationships
Spooky season priorities Dear Reader, I have been inundated with questions regarding couples' costumes for relationships that feel doomed to end sooner... Read more.
Tomato: Ballot Dos and Don’ts if you’d like your vote to be counted
Voting is complicated Ballots can be daunting at first glance, but knowing how to mark and return them is essential for any voter in our democracy. With... Read more.
Get to know the U of O: the services of UOSU
Services, resources, events and more The University of Ottawa Student Union (UOSU) was founded in 2018 as a result of a student referendum which ended the... Read more.
The University of Ottawa freshman bucket list
Academics, socials and school spirit The fall 2022 semester has brought thousands of new students to the University of Ottawa campus for a year that... Read more.
My Pride 2022 watch list
Streaming services added LGBTQ tabs for pride month It’s June 2022. 53 years since the unofficial start of Pride celebrations, and one year since the ever... Read more.
Review: Stranger Things 4
Hello? Yeah, I’d like to report the hair department for crimes against Will Byers The first seven of nine Stranger Things episodes dropped on... Read more.