Opinion: A vote for Scheer is a vote for another Harper-era of politics
In casual conversation, a fellow first-year once told me that they weren’t old enough to remember former prime minister Stephen Harper. This floored... Read more.
Your Panda Game weekend survival guide
Panda Game might be good for the spirits but it can be hard for the body. Read our survival guide to make sure your soul is revived for those Monday morning... Read more.
The 10 songs you’ll hear at every pre-Panda Game party
Panda is not just a game but an institution. The parties go all day, but there is something magical about the pre-game shindigs — they exist within a liminal... Read more.
Three in four U of O students opt-in to ‘non-essential’ services, data shows
Services affected include ombudsperson, clubs, financial and legal aid, student government, campus media About three in four students on average opted-in to... Read more.
UOSU unveils details of fall byelection
One position on executive committee, nine spots on Board of Directors up for grabs The University of Ottawa Students’ Union announced the details of its... Read more.
Carding of Black U of O student was racial discrimination, investigation finds
Inadequate training and procedures played role in June incident, report says The Black University of Ottawa student who was carded by Protection Services in... Read more.
Editorial: U of O should have cancelled classes during Global Climate Strike
University of Ottawa students were among the thousands of impassioned people from across the city who showed up for the future on Friday. In the face of the... Read more.
What you missed at the September Senate meeting
University talks potential challenges posed by changes to provincial funding The University of Ottawa’s Senate met on Sept. 23 where they broke down... Read more.
U of O study probes bone marrow in astronauts to help patients on Earth
Team hopes findings can inform space missions, help bedridden patients When people think of outer space, bone marrow probably isn’t the first thing they... Read more.
What you missed at the Ottawa Centre all candidates debate
Candidates talk climate change, Indigenous rights, opioid crisis, immigration An all-female slate of candidates gathered in the Glebe Community Centre... Read more.
Young people call for action, flood streets of Ottawa for Global Climate Strike
Protesters call for concrete measures from elected officials to tackle climate crisis Thousands of young people took to the streets of Ottawa on Friday for... Read more.
Former SFUO comptroller general convicted of sexual assault
Yannick Mugabo also convicted of theft, transportation fraud Content warning: This article contains subject matter regarding sexual assault that may be... Read more.
Letter: U of O falls short on Global Climate Strike
The group of people that govern our school have made a terrible decision. They have decided not to support the climate movement this Friday. Honest and... Read more.
UOSU interim equity commissioner outlines future campaigns and initiatives
El-Mohtadi looks to launch anti-oppression training for entire U of O community, free childcare service The Fulcrum is interviewing each of the five... Read more.
Editorial: Time for students to walk the walk with UOSU
You voted for a new student union — now show you meant it If there’s one thing that stood out to us the most from the University of Ottawa... Read more.
U of O student carded by security officer in his own residence building
Incident comes just over two weeks after university introduces new policy on proof of identification on campus A Black University of Ottawa student says he... Read more.
This is Canada: Trudeau in brownface speaks to more nuanced issues of racism
When my boyfriend texted me screenshots from the Time article about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s multiple incidents of brownface and blackface yesterday... Read more.
SFUO may owe around $1 million to about 100 claimants, receiver says
PwC launching claims process for SFUO, UOSU attempts to access health care plan funds in separate proceedings The now-defunct Student Federation of the... Read more.
Editorial: Stay opted in to the Fulcrum
For the price of a cup of coffee, you can support a year of student journalism Picture this: The year is 2021 and you’re strolling through the University... Read more.
Festival flips burgers to raise funds for mental health initiatives
Students band together to promote mental health awareness, partner with CMHA Ottawa With the new academic year in full swing, stress levels are rising all... Read more.
Ottawa gets all aboard the LRT on opening day
Confederation Line now open, with a station on U of O campus Ottawa's largest transportation project since the Rideau Canal is finally complete. After six... Read more.
Local MPP asks U of O president to cancel classes during climate crisis strike
Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden is calling on the presidents of universities and colleges across the city to cancel a portion of classes on Sept. 27 to give... Read more.
French-language university in Ontario is a long time coming
Institution can help the province’s francophone community grow and thrive “Quit complaining about how you’re treated here, at least you’re not an... Read more.
UOSU appoints new interim equity commissioner at Board of Directors meeting
Union also sets date for fall General Assembly, supports promoting climate crisis protest-strike The Board of Directors (BOD) of the University of Ottawa... Read more.
With 101 Week in rearview, UOSU student life commissioner looks ahead
Seguya sheds light on the future of the union’s services and businesses The Fulcrum is interviewing each of the four University of Ottawa Students’... Read more.