U of O unrolls cannabis policy
The University of Ottawa unrolled its cannabis policy nearly six months after legalization day, governing cannabis consumption, growth and sale on... Read more.
Reflecting on “a rough year” with Jacques Frémont
U of O president reflects on 2018-19 year, discusses plans for future On April 17, 2019, the Fulcrum interviewed Jacques Frémont for his thoughts on an... Read more.
Keeping up with university and student politics over the summer
It’s been a busy year in university and student politics. From tuition increases to controversial GAs, there has been a lot going on. However, student and... Read more.
Sports Services on mental health
I wish to respond to two articles published this week in the Fulcrum, bringing into question the support provided by uOttawa’s Sports Services and its... Read more.
BDS motion at the General assembly
Tuesday I had the privilege of attending the SFUO General Assembly. Like many people sitting in the room and standing outside, I was frustrated and hurt... Read more.
Opposing BDS motions
Despite two very ugly, mean-spirited, and failed attempts at both the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa Board of Administration (BOA) meeting last... Read more.
Setting a precedent for the SFUO president
There was a Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) scandal recently. Unfortunately, this is a sentence you’ve heard a lot over the past few... Read more.
Former Gee-Gees Football players looking to get drafted
Jackson Bennett and Khadim Mbaye look to start pro careers While the Gee-Gees football season may have ended a while ago, things are just heating up for two... Read more.
Jean-Emmanuel Pierre-Charles named OUA all-star
Gee-Gee praised for his consistent play, strong shooting Jean-Emmanuel Pierre-Charles, a fifth-year social sciences student and a forward on the Gee-Gees... Read more.
Promoting the General Assembly
The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has been hosting General Assemblies (GAs) since 2014. However, at two GAs per year, so far there has... Read more.
Gees come back to force a close series against Stingers
Gees’ first win in playoff series since 2008-09 season The University of Ottawa Women’s Hockey team went into another year in the Réseau du Sport... Read more.
A step in the right direction with Gees’ first series win since re-establishment
Nationally fourth ranked McGill too much for the Gees down the stretch After finishing with a remarkable 15-8-5 record in their first season back from a two... Read more.
Canada’s health system needs to be improved
Over the past year, Canadians have doubtless seen headlines about how dysfunctional the American healthcare system is, or how bad it could become. You may have... Read more.
Early playoff exit ends basketball season for the Gee-Gees
Rams get the best of Ottawa for second straight year A 77-69 defeat to the Ryerson Rams in the quarters on Feb. 24 put an end to the basketball season for the... Read more.
Gee-Gees swimming wrap-up at OUA, U-Sports championships
Casarin, Champagne talk this year’s success, look to next year’s competition The University of Ottawa’s swimming team’s season is over, after... Read more.
Women’s Basketball team loses by one point, ending playoff run
With tough loss, all Gee-Gees teams have ended their post-seasons After a close game, the University of Ottawa Women’s Basketball team lost 46-47 against... Read more.
Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams eliminated from playoffs
Both teams lose in three games to end their seasons The Gee-Gees Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams ended their season on Sunday, Feb. 25 with series losses... Read more.
Mandatory leave is not a solution to mental health issues
This week, the Fulcrum reported on a Carleton University student who was forced to leave the university after the administration said it could no longer... Read more.
Women’s hockey lose first playoff game in 5-0 rout
Concordia Stingers took the lead 11 seconds in, didn’t look back The Ottawa Gee-Gees and the Concordia Stingers Women’s Hockey teams squared off in the... Read more.
Dominating performance sets up quarterfinal matchup with Queen’s
Gees overpower smaller Varsity Blues in the paint to win first playoff matchup The University Ottawa Women’s Basketball team, ranked third in the OUA East,... Read more.
Gee-Gees lose tight series against top-ranked McGill
The Gees will look to come up big in final playoff game on Sunday The Gees won a hometown rivalry to beat Carleton in the first round of the Ontario... Read more.
Gee-Gees swimmers compete in U-Sports Championship
Team led by strong performances from Vandal and Casarin It was in a great atmosphere and high intensity that the 2018 U-Sports National Swimming Championship... Read more.
Gee-Gees swim teams pick up medals in OUA finals in first two days
Champagne, Casarin lead men, Vandal leads women The nationally seventh-ranked Gee-Gees Men’s Swimming team has been putting up strong performances all... Read more.
Men’s Hockey continue winning streak going into playoffs
Strong offence by O’Brien lifts Gees past Queen’s Gaels The University of Ottawa Men’s Hockey team picked up a crucial fourth-straight win on Feb. 9... Read more.
Everything in moderation?
The debates for the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) general election looked a little different this year. Instead of having members of... Read more.