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.
Editorial: We’re all in this together
Let’s look after one another, reach out to that friend you haven’t spoken to in a while and ask them how they are mentally coping with the... Read more.
Tomato: UOSU student life commissioner’s Twitch live stream gets zero views
The hour-long event lasted for a total of seven hours With classes moved online for the foreseeable future, the University of Ottawa Students’ Union is... Read more.
Remote studying leading to accumulated stress and feelings of loneliness among U of O students
Many students opted to stay at home due to online learning, but side effects include stress and loneliness Due to COVID-19 and online learning, many... Read more.
University of Ottawa now using mobile app ‘HotSpot’ for parking on campus
Pay and display machines to be phased out The University of Ottawa has recently decided to collaborate with "HotSpot", an online, bilingual, and... Read more.
‘Going the distance’: UOSU’s first online General Assembly takes seven hours to complete
Technical difficulties, debates and controversial motions cause assembly to adjourn at 2:06 a.m. The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) held its... Read more.
Live from the Archives: Lest we forget
A look back at a Fulcrum remembrance day editorial Originally published on Nov.11, 2003. There are only 11 Canadians still alive who fought in the great... Read more.
Seguya elected equity commissioner, 10 BOD positions filled in UOSU by-elections
Six positions on BOD and one position on the executive remain vacant The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) concluded their by-elections on... Read more.
A look at the motions put forth for the UOSU’s Fall General Assembly
Items include referendum, making campus smoke-free and boycott of all forced labour products made by Muslim Uighurs in China The University of Ottawa... Read more.
Update: Lawyer and U of O law class continuing fight for Sandy Hill tenants
Eight tenants remain at Osgoode Avenue properties pass Oct. 31 eviction University of Ottawa professor David Wiseman’s Access to Justice and Alternative... Read more.