Editorial: Endless arguing in aftermath of ‘N-word’ incident won’t amount to anything
Painting students as “militants” only creates further division On Feb. 9, La Presse, an online publication in Quebec, published a piece written by... Read more.
‘An instant hit’: Di Daniels looks back at her time at the Fulcrum in exclusive interview
Did you know her real name is Dionysus? Di Daniels is the longest standing Fulcrum employee — and it’s not even close. The sex and relationship expert... Read more.
The Wire: University of Victoria to invest $80 million towards fossil-free investments
UVic latest victory for divestment movement which is active on campuses across Canada The University of Victoria (UVic) announced on Feb. 2 that it would be... Read more.
Opinion: Media literacy is essential education
Understanding media is the only way to fight disinformation We live in a time where truth is hanging on by a thread. Disinformation through social media has... Read more.
Virtual Valentines: Safely celebrating love
Some suggestions as the holiday of love comes back around Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate the love we cherish with our partner. It is also a day to... Read more.
Opinion: It’s time to acknowledge that weddings are a scam
Millennials and Gen Z should finally lay the wedding industry to rest The traditional wedding is an exercise in needless extravagance. The sheer cost of... Read more.
Sports Confessional: Who did our Gee-Gees grow up idolizing?
Gee-Gees discuss their favourite athletes Growing up, every athlete has someone they look up to — a professional player, a coach, maybe even an older... Read more.
Dear Di: How do I assert dominance as a woman in the bedroom?
How do I channel my inner boss bitch and take the lead in the bedroom? Dear Di, In my past sexual endeavours, I have always prioritized my partner's... Read more.
Editorial: Harassment and bullying have no place in student elections
Candidates are still human beings with emotions, fears and anxieties The Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) election period concluded this... Read more.
‘Not just another game’: Reliving the U of O’s wins over Carleton at Capital Hoops 2020
2020 was first time in history Gee-Gees won both games The historic rivalry between the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and cross-town rival Carleton... Read more.
U of O’s Refugee Hub receives $250,000 donation from Giustra Foundation
The latest donation brings the total amount of donations from the foundation to over $1.5 million The University of Ottawa's Refugee Hub received a hefty... Read more.
Opinion: Work from home, save the world
A cultural shift towards working from home will be the silver lining of the pandemic COVID-19 has brought with it a black cloud of pandemic, illness and... Read more.
The Wire: Laurentian University, Ontario’s other bilingual university, files for creditor protection
Special advisor named to help Sudbury-based university with financial troubles Laurentian University has applied for protection from its creditors,... Read more.
U of O announces spring/summer semester to take place online, details preliminary plans for fall semester
The University of Ottawa has announced that it will continue to mainly host virtual courses for the spring and summer term in an email to students on Friday... Read more.
Live from the Archives: Student fed sitting on $10,000 pile of fireworks
Failure to launch ignites controversy instead of closing ceremonies Originally published on Nov. 13, 2014 The Student Federation of the University of... Read more.
Frémont lashes out at Globe and Mail article exposing power gap at U of O
U of O president furious outlet used 2017 data University of Ottawa president Jacques Frémont lashed out at a recent article published by the Globe and... Read more.
Editorial: Missing details from U of O’s previous BOG meetings shows lack of transparency
Minutes and streams from October and December meetings are currently unavailable On Dec. 7, the University of Ottawa held its Board of Governors (BOG)... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: U of O students journeys through COVID-19: What have we learned?
Nursing students who researched impact of pandemic on students share tips Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, in January 2020, we have... Read more.
Live from the Archives: Dear Di
Take a look back at Dear Di’s and Dear Ty’s from the last 10 years Di Daniels, the Fulcrum’s longest standing employee, has written a number of Dear... Read more.
Administration’s decision to delay release of final grades a slap in the face to students
What are U of O students supposed to do while they wait for professors to finalize their marks? We know: 2020 was exhausting. Many things have drastically... Read more.
How the Fulcrum reviewed classic albums (Part 2: 1995-00)
From the Notorious B.I.G. to Oasis to Coldplay, the Fulcrum reviewed them all Over the last 30 years, the Fulcrum has reviewed a number of releases... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Mental health and wellness at the university
Dear Editor, I read your passionate editorial about student mental health with great interest. It is good that you care so much about students and their... Read more.
‘Parlez-vous français?’: Equifax promises fast services to Francophone students following UOSU data breach
UOSU also revealed they will be paying around $12 per student affected by accidental publication of Food Bank Google Form On Jan. 7, the University of... Read more.
Review: The History of Swear Words
Show details evolution and cultural impact of six "most explicit" words in English language A show exploring the history of everyone’s favourite swear... Read more.
Editorial: Action based recommendations from mental health and wellness committee need to be implemented
Student experiences show marketing and public relation campaigns aren’t enough Content Warning: The following discusses struggles with mental health and... Read more.