A quick guide to delivery apps
Just Eat Take out is one of the best options available for busy people like students. Most restaurants offer this option, but if you’re like me and... Read more.
The vegetarian’s comprehensive guide to eating in Ottawa
Being vegetarian in a pub-centric city like Ottawa can often mean reverting to a diet of nachos, fries, and craft beer. But it doesn’t have to be that way.... Read more.
Restaurant pet peeves: customers vs. servers
Customers Half-set tables One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to restaurants is when the server shows you to a table that is half-empty. I’m not... Read more.
Cook like it’s 1989 and you don’t have a dime!
I have an adorable short story to tell you about my parents, who met in high school and then went to university together. They were in the same program, and... Read more.
Frustration with familiar food
When it comes to food intolerances and allergies, most people are familiar with the life-threatening kind that requires an EpiPen. But while some intolerances... Read more.
The physical and mental struggles of going vegetarian
Have you ever considered totally changing your lifestyle? Learning a new language? Moving to another city? Or maybe shifting to a completely new type of diet?... Read more.
List of food banks close to the U of O
SFUO Food Bank, UniCentre, 85 University Pvt. The Ottawa Mission, 35 Waller St. Shepherds of Good Hope, 233 Murray St. Emergency Food Centre, 507... Read more.
Dear Di (penis piercings and nipple play)
Dear Di, I have a number of body piercings, but I was thinking of getting one on my penis. Will this affect my sex life? —Prince Albert Dear... Read more.
Dear Di (memorable massage)
Dear Di, My boyfriend is not circumcised, but I’ve only been with guys that are—what exactly am I getting myself into? -Uncircumcised Uncertainty Dear... Read more.
Drugs 101
The Fulcrum investigates the effects of recreational drug use on campus It’s no secret that university students tend to experiment with recreational drugs.... Read more.
Finding a place to lighten the load
Is the U of O prepared to meet the mental health needs of its students? The first time I entered the counselling office of the Student Academic Success... Read more.
Dear Di (virgin sex and religious dating)
Dear Di, I’m thinking about having sex for the first time. Some people say it’s really not a big deal, but others make it seem like the first time is a... Read more.