President Jacques Frémont calls for ‘calm’ at U of O following controversy
Frémont released a second statement while student-led petition reached 10,000 signatures on Wednesday evening Late Wednesday evening, the University of... Read more.
Updated: U of O president breaks silence on ‘N-word’ incident involving faculty of arts professor
Professor to keep teaching at U of O with full academic freedom University of Ottawa president and vice-chancellor Jacques Frémont broke his silence to... Read more.
Group of professors pen letter to U of O administration denouncing treatment of professor Lieutenant-Duval
Professors argue freedom of academic expression is threatened A group of 34 current and retired University of Ottawa professors have signed a letter to... Read more.
Tomato: Apple to remove the phone in next year’s iPhone
You’ll never believe the new and improved cost After being brave enough to remove the charger and earphones from the package the iPhone 12 comes in for... Read more.
Editorial: Varsity athletes shouldn’t be given a hall pass to continue training during COVID-19
Closing facilities and restricting play for the student body means it should be applied to all students On Oct.15, CTV News reported that five Gee-Gees... Read more.
Students with poor Internet left behind in online learning atmosphere
Students living in rural or remote areas, have found that working from home may not be an option In the age of online learning, an area of concern facing... Read more.
Dear Di: Car sex etiquette
Ty and Di Daniels share tips on making car sex as smooth as possible Dear Di, Because of roommates and family, my partner and I have been looking to... Read more.
A quick look at the research happening at the biophysics labs in the STEM complex
Professors conducting research at these labs include Michel Godin, James Harden, Andrew Pelling, and Vincent Tabard-Cossa With a multitude of different... Read more.
The PSUO-SSUO strike mandate explained
What is at stake for students and why have negotiations come to a halt? The union representing support and administrative staff at the University of Ottawa... Read more.
This week in Fulc music: The Lathums, Metz, Mise en Scene, and Black Pumas
The Fulcrum evaluates interesting music releases from the past week Single of the week: “I See Ghosts” by The Lathums 4.8/5 This fast-paced bass... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Time to move from sentiments to action
Dear Editor To be either Black, African, or Caribbean or Indigenous to some who are racist is an accident of history but for some of us is a way of life and... Read more.
Live from the Archives: Federation on’ rocks’; Fulcrum out editors need help to carry on
Leads to question - Is Fulcrum worth-while? Originally published on Friday, Jan.26, 1951 The Fulcrum is bankrupt, unable to continue operations because... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Why the intersections of blackness, queerness, and activism still matter
The intersections at which Black Queer Folks exist forces them to confront (at minimum) two forms of violence, and they do not have the privilege to resist... Read more.
Please stop throwing away your old laptop, here’s how you can upgrade them
Some tips and tricks to help avoid buying a new laptop due to a heavy school workload With the new academic term progressing along, many students have been... Read more.
Editorial: Don’t say the n-word if you’re not black
We shouldn’t have to remind you Stop saying the n-word. This should be self-explanatory. Even if it’s in a song. Even if it’s when quoting a movie.... Read more.
Heckle: Gymshark belongs in the gym
During one of my gym sessions a while ago, I was jealous of a woman’s pretty, pink, cropped, long sleeve shirt. At the time, the little logo was unknown to... Read more.
U of O’s Peace Week aims to promote mental health and wellness
Despite helpful events, name and purpose of the week has caused confusion in U of O community From Sept. 28 to Oct. 2, the University of Ottawa hosted its... Read more.
Local paddlers complete 200 km journey towards water conservation and education
The women are youth ambassadors under the national Ocean Bridge program bridging traditional Indigenous and colonial science expertise Local paddlers Anika... Read more.
How the Fulcrum reviewed classic albums (Part 1: 1990-94)
Take a look at how the Fulcrum reviewed early 90s masterpieces in the days following their original release. Over the last thirty years, the Fulcrum has... Read more.
Live from the Archives: Medical Building Opens
Ranked among leading faculties, Faculty of Medicine now has appropriate site Originally published on Sept.29,1954 After a very sound and rapid growth,... Read more.
Dear Di: My partner is a germaphobe
This is wearing me down... Dear Di My partner is a germaphobe, they are grossed out by everything. This is horrible when it comes to intimacy as there... Read more.
U of O alum Alex Trebek announces Ottawa Senators third overall draft pick in 2020 NHL Entry Draft
Trebek selected Tim Stützle from the Jeopardy! studio University of Ottawa alumnus Alex Trebek announced the Ottawa Senators’ third overall section in... Read more.
Research collective at U of O holds panel on intersection of racism, university and carceral system
Event had nine different guest panelists from the U of O, across Canada and the United States The Carceral Studies Research Collective at the University of... Read more.
FulcFit: Registered dietitian shares healthy do’s and don’ts for university students
Skip the coffee and frozen pizzas this upcoming exam season The Fulcrum sat down with Sonia Du, a registered dietitian in Ottawa to discuss the best tips... Read more.
Editorial: Tomorrow never knows
COVID-19 has made our generation realize that time is precious as our youth slips away It’s 9:20 a.m on a chilly, but fresh, Saturday morning. Running... Read more.