615 ballots to be emailed out to students who did not receive a ballot to vote in the BOG and senate elections
Hussen still expected to win BOG race, at least four senate races are up in the air The University of Ottawa’s administration will email 615 ballots to... Read more.
Letter: Mandatory anti-racism courses aren’t the solution
Anti-racism education should take place early on – from preschool through elementary and secondary school. Dear Editor, Before people start touting... Read more.
Editorial: Don’t blame the U of O administration of complacency if you can’t be bothered to vote
With no backing student voices on the BOG can’t truly claim to represent students Last week, the University of Ottawa held its election for student... Read more.
U of O researcher discovers new sex hormone
New hormone could lead to novel infertility treatments in humans Researchers at the University of Ottawa, Kimberly Mitchell and Vance Trudeau have... Read more.
Letter: How should we respond to racism?
No matter the medium or form of response, it must be uncomfortable Dear Editor, A few months ago, I read former US Ambassador to the United Nations... Read more.
Proposed 2020-2021 U of O budget projects $65.5 million loss in revenue and expenditures
U of O is budgeting for a cash deficit of $81.0 million The University of Ottawa’s proposed 2020-2021 budget was released by the Board of Governors on May... Read more.
COVID-19 forces OUA to cancel all programming for the rest of 2020
Fourteen U of O teams and clubs affected by OUA decision The Ontario University Athletics has announced that it has cancelled all OUA sanctioned programming... Read more.
We stand; a message from our Editor-in-Chief
Dear readers, The Fulcrum stands in solidarity with the protesters across North America against police brutality and abuse towards Black communities... Read more.
“Racism is the pandemic:” Thousands gather in Ottawa to protest anti-black violence amidst COVID restrictions
Protestors wore face masks and were provided with hand sanitizer, water bottles and snacks Ottawa showed up in the thousands on Friday, June 5, 2020, for a... Read more.
BOG undergraduate student representative and partial U of O Senate elections results
Saada Hussen re-elected to BOG with 41.3 per cent of vote Although the results will only be officialized on Monday it’s safe to say that Saada Hussen will... Read more.
U of O issues emergency potable water advisory
High levels of bacteria found in drinking water around main campus The University of Ottawa has advised all students and faculty members to restrain from... Read more.
Here’s a look at the candidates running for University of Ottawa senate seats
The election takes place online between June 2 and June 4 The University of Ottawa’s partial senatorial election will take place from June 2 to June 4 via... Read more.
BOG undergraduate student representative elections: Ethan Camarena
CAMARENA AIMS TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH STUDENTS AND ENSURE NONE FEEL LEFT BEHIND This interview is part of our series of articles profiling the... Read more.
BOG undergraduate student representative elections: Quinn Heffron
Heffron wishes to make first years experience better and to change up the U of O mental health system for the better This interview is part of our series of... Read more.
Black U of O student was carded by Protection Services in spring 2019
Student was carded in the privacy of his own vehicle Ali Mubiru, a Black third-year student at the University of Ottawa, says he and his friend, who is a... Read more.
BOG undergraduate student representative elections: Showmia Chandru
Chandru calls for review of protection services procedures and aims to improve mental health services This interview is part of our series of articles... Read more.
BOG undergraduate student representative elections: Saada Hussen
Hussen aims to build on first term in which she pushed the BOG to improve mental health services and was named to the President's advisory committee for an... Read more.
BOG undergraduate student representative elections: Keith de Silvia-Legault
de Silvia-Legault aims to improve mental health services at the U of O while fighting to lower tuition. This interview is part of our series of articles... Read more.
BOG undergraduate student representative elections: Adam Walji
Former U of O Student Senator wants to form committee with student leaders to push for positive change This interview is part of our series of articles... Read more.
Opinion: What a post-pandemic Ottawa should look like
COVID-19 is a kick in our collective ass to build a sustainable and just future for all Celebrities and other members of privileged society have made it a... Read more.
Marcel Bellefeuille named head coach of the football team
Bellefeuille won the Vanier Cup as Gee-Gees head coach in 2000 Varsity Athletics has chosen to bring back Marcel Bellefeuille as head coach of the... Read more.
U of O to hold virtual convocation for class of 2020
Graduates to receive diplomas by mail week following convocation The University of Ottawa will hold its 2020 spring convocation online announced the... Read more.
U of O Human Rights Office report alleges that Black student faced racial discrimination in carding incident
Report alleges security guard breached U of O’s “Standard Operating Procedures for Security Guards in Residence” An independent report commissioned by... Read more.
‘The University will not be lowering or waiving tuition fees for the spring/summer 2020 semester,’ writes U of O president to recognized student governments
Frémont cites unforeseen negative financial circumstances as reason not to lower or waive tuition fees for Spring/Summer semester University of Ottawa... Read more.
CESB applications to open Friday morning
Only Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be allowed to receive funds from the benefit. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Wednesday... Read more.