‘We’ve lost an outstanding person’: Gee-Gees defensive tackle Francis Perron passes away following game in Toronto
Francis Perron was a beloved member of the U of O community Francis Perron, a defensive tackle on the Gee-Gees football team, has passed away, confirmed the... Read more.
‘We are all innocent’: Our Lady Peace frees Ottawans from the pandemic’s reality
Performance reminded everyone of life in September 2019, before the word ‘COVID-19’ was ever uttered So, Saturday, for the first time in two years, I... Read more.
CityFolk recaps: R&B night
DVSN and Charlotte Day Wilson shine on night one of Ottawa’s beloved music festival Ottawa Bluesfest/CityFolk has been around for over 25 years in some... Read more.
‘Starseed’: Young acts highlight CityFolk’s all-Canadian lineup
Yes, I know OLP aren’t young, but, like, some of these artists definitely have what it takes to flourish into stars! September 2019 was a good month for... Read more.
Election 2021 in Ottawa-Vanier: Heidi Jensen
Ottawa-Vanier Conservative Party candidate speaks on youth employment, mental health, climate change and reconciliation This interview is part of our series... Read more.
Mason: On clarity and clinic closure
Another roadblock on a campus that is full of them On Aug. 31, the walk-in clinic at 100 Marie-Curie on the U of O campus ceased operations. Until April 30,... Read more.
Sports Confessional: Gee-Gees athletes share what they look forward the most to this season
Plenty to look forward to now that university sports are back Obviously, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen University of Ottawa athletes compete,... Read more.
Gee-Gees put on rugby clinics against Sherbrooke in season openers
Fans got their money's worth After 18 months without competition, the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees women’s and men’s rugby teams lined up on the turf... Read more.
CUP Wire: Residence rejections leave students in a housing crisis
DALHOUSIE STUDENTS FACE THE CITY’S INCREASINGLY EXPENSIVE RENTAL MARKET WITH LITTLE UNIVERSITY SUPPORT For the 2021-22 academic year, the Fulcrum has... Read more.
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.