CUP Wire: UBC’s frats made a promise to not host public parties. They broke it
UBC’s fraternities are throwing public parties despite making a commitment last year to only hold private events moving forward For the 2021-22 academic... Read more.
U of O medical experts share beliefs on vaccine hesitancy and vaccine passports
Professor Amir Attaran, Dr. Raywat Deonandan and professor Carissima Mathen talk vaccine hesitancy, vaccine passports, and freedom of movement Starting... Read more.
Dear Di: After moving in with new roommates, how long should I wait to bring a hookup over?
Found a Tinder cutie but not sure when to bring them over? Fear not Di hands the mic over to Fulc editors for some tips Dear Di, I’m a... Read more.
Students move into residences amidst Delta variant concerns
Students exhibit concerns over COVID-19 spreading in residence and testing for unvaccinated individuals Incoming first-year students at the University... Read more.
Catch me at the club: U of O students launch new data science & AI club
New club will provide extracurricular content for students interested in two major subsections of data science Three years ago, Jad Izgua and Samy Hachi... Read more.
A look at Gee-Gees rookies wanting to make a name for themselves this fall
With athletes gearing up for the 2021-2022 season, here are some new faces who will suit up for the Garnet and Grey The University of Ottawa is known for... Read more.
Live from the archives: Best places to have sex on campus
DI REVEALS HER TOP 10 PLACES TO GET BUSY ON CAMPUS Originally published on Sept. 7, 2020 Dear Di, My partner and I are both incoming first years at... Read more.
Gee-Gees rugby programs fired up for return to competition
Dodge and Espagnol two U of O athletes eager to take the field for their season openers on Sept. 11 After much uncertainty regarding the COVID-19... Read more.
CUP Wire: Ryerson University announces name change, approves standing strong task force recommendations
Since 2017, the administration has faced growing calls to change the name of the institution For the 2021-22 academic year, the Fulcrum has revived the... Read more.
UOSU unveils schedule and plans for 101 Week
Hybrid 101 Week to feature 29 events The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) has unveiled its plans for this year’s 101 Week. The event, which... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: The liberal, anti-racist case for defending freedom of speech
Censorship will not defeat bad ideas, better ideas will Dear editor, Earlier this year in March, the University of Ottawa announced the creation of the... Read more.
Editorial: Bye bye SCI?
Ontario’s Court of Appeal decision a sigh of relief for students as SCI only caused grief and uncertainty On Wednesday afternoon, the Ontario Court of... Read more.
Should Ottawa follow other cities’ lead and implement a cat curfew?
Cat curfew could be beneficial for both wildlife and our feline companions In light of a recent string of cat deaths, the Ottawa Humane Society has called... Read more.
A glance at this year’s Mirror Mountain Film Festival
Festival’s virtual lineup highlighted a variety of cinematic voices, shown through six curated series As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, entertainers... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Why homelessness is rarely a major topic during election campaigns
Homelessness threatens innocent people's lives and livelihoods, so why is it not an important electoral issue for the media and the major political... Read more.
U of O department of family medicine hosting clinic of the future contest
Winning team or individual will receive $3,500 and publication support On June 25, the University of Ottawa’s department of family medicine launched a... Read more.
Thousands march on Parliament Hill for Cancel Canada Day protest
A quick look at the protest Thousands of protesters marched on Parliament Hill on Thursday to protest Canada Day. The Anishnabe nation and the Idle No More... Read more.
Independent report’s executive summary refutes allegations made by former UOSU operations commissioner against 2020-21 Executive Committee
Report recommends changes to UOSU’s governance and constitution The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) has published on its website the... Read more.
Breaking: Women’s basketball head coach Andy Sparks to retire on July 1
Coach says leading women's basketball team has been his most rewarding job ever Andy Sparks, the University of Ottawa women's basketball coach, has... Read more.
Minto Sports Complex to host pop-up vaccination clinic on June 7-8
Appointments can only be made on-site during operating hours The University of Ottawa's Minto Sports Complex will be the host of a City of Ottawa pop-up... Read more.
CUP Wire: Laurier to hire more Indigenous and Black faculty members
Hiring strategy is part of the “Inclusive Excellence” initiative For the 2021-22 academic year, the Fulcrum has revived the Canadian University Press... Read more.
‘This is a huge win for students’: University scraps proposed out-of-province tuition hike
Provost points finger at lack of framework from provincial government and technological challenges as reasons for cancelling tuition hike The University of... Read more.
Catch me at the clinic: Comparing reactions to the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines
EIC and former news editor compare experiences of getting different vaccines in different provinces During the week of May 13-20 Charley Dutil and Bridget... Read more.
CUP Wire: Western mandates vaccines for all students in residence
Students moving into Western residences this fall must have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine For the 2021-22 academic year, the Fulcrum has revived... Read more.
University explains decision to not appoint students to Committee on Academic Freedom
Five faculty members sit on committee but no students On April 23, the University of Ottawa announced that five faculty members would join retired justice... Read more.