Alone and confused: Starting the winter 2021 semester in a state of emergency
Students react to starting a new semester while Ontario implements new lockdown measures Ontario universities have started their winter 2021 semesters under... Read more.
Advisory committee on mental health announces 12 recommendations to improve mental health and wellness at U of O
President’s Advisory Committee released report at U of O’s latest BOG meeting Content Warning: This article deals with mental health The University... Read more.
Dear Di: My partner is addicted to video games
Help! My partner prefers their controller’s joystick... Dear Di My partner and I live together, we share a small apartment in the city and for... Read more.
Live From the Archives: More freedom, more responsibility for the Fulcrum
The 2005-06 editorial board explains why the Fulcrum parted ways with the SFUO Originally published on Sept. 22, 2005. This isn’t the first time that... Read more.
UOSU to offer Equifax subscription to students affected by Food Bank document made public on its website
According to UOSU, information was available from Dec. 7, 2020 to Jan. 5, 2021 The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) released an incident notice... Read more.
‘Completely outrageous’: Names of students who use UOSU Food Bank made public
Information was public on Tuesday night, unclear how long it was public on the UOSU’s website The Fulcrum was made aware on Tuesday night that the... Read more.
Opinion: Donations needed
COVID-19 has created new needs while simultaneously putting enormous pressure on holiday charities It’s not for nothing that December is considered the... Read more.
U of O student researching cancer killing viruses wins outstanding innovation award
Taylor Jamieson-Datzkiw has been working on the development of viruses that have the potential to fight breast and ovarian cancer Taylor Jamieson-Datzkiw, a... Read more.
Dear Di: Ectoplasmic experience
Into ghosts? Fear not, Dear Di is here! Dear Di, Our office is haunted, lights turn on and off by themselves, doors open and close by themselves... Read more.
U of O to allow most students to convert one grade per semester to satisfactory or unsatisfactory
Some students in the faculties of medicine and health sciences will not be given the option to convert a grade to satisfactory or unsatisfactory A majority... Read more.
Sit-in ends on day six, protesters cite health and safety concerns
Provost did not attend uRacism’s proposed meetings at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m on Wednesday, instead proposing meeting on Thursday at 1 p.m. with uRacism... Read more.
Editorial: Attention U of O administration: Continuously creating committees with little-to-no action won’t get us anywhere
Three day protest at Tabaret shows lack of accountability and action when it comes to tackling racism at the U of O In a tale that seems to be as old as... Read more.
Bye-bye Bytowne: Saying goodbye to a local landmark
The theatre has been open since 1947 In yet another casualty of 2020, beloved Ottawa landmark, the Bytowne Cinema on Rideau Street, will be closing its... Read more.
Why Ottawa’s racialized communities are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
BIPOC and Immigrant communities make up 37 per cent of cases in Ottawa While COVID-19 has impacted everyone, immigrant and BIPOC communities have... Read more.
U of O faces technical difficulties as Outlook migration causes issues for students
Since beginning of migration, students have complained about Outlook deleting emails and not transferring old emails over The University of Ottawa has been... Read more.
Live from the Archives: To the alumni of the University
English Debating and Dramatic Society establish new newspaper called the Fulcrum Originally published in February of 1942. Content Warning: Sexual... Read more.
Breaking: UOSU to investigate claims made by former operations commissioner in resignation letter
Ines Nour El Huda “raised concerns of misogyny and Islamophobia” in her letter of resignation The executive committee of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
UOSU calls on U of O to offer pass/fail grading for 2020/2021 academic year
Student union and 16 recognized student governments penned an open letter to provost Jill Scott On Nov. 19, the University of Ottawa Students’ Union... Read more.
UOSU operations commissioner Ines Nour El Huda steps down from position
The three-page resignation letter alleges being “alienated from the executive committee,” excluded from meetings and discrimination concerns as reasons for... Read more.
U of O announces new action-based anti-racism committee
The committee will be replacing the President’s Advisory Committee for an Anti-Racist and Inclusive Campus The University of Ottawa Senate announced the... Read more.
Editorial: Dear U of O administration, it’s time to reconsider how academic performance is evaluated
The pandemic has already impacted students enough. Get rid of the CGPA. On Nov. 2, Carleton University approved the use of compassionate grading options for... Read more.
Fitter and Faster: U of O alum Rachel McBride is breaking through barriers and championships
At 42 years of age, the non-binary athlete is developing their game as the years go on Former University of Ottawa student Rachel McBride has been a... Read more.
Calling all emerging artists: Artpreneur 2020 is for you
The multi-day conference will feature talks, panels, and workshops for artists ranging from emerging to emerged It’s no secret that COVID-19 has... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: “Lessons learned” should not take another pandemic
The importance of wearing masks to prevent transmission and illness is a lesson learnt; to remember once the COVID-19 crisis is over Dear Editor It’s a... Read more.
News Editor position
News Editor The Fulcrum The Fulcrum is the University of Ottawa’s independent English-language student news outlet, now publishing... Read more.