Religious neutrality law does just the opposite
Quebec law singles out those who wear face coverings Remember the debate around Quebec’s “Charter of Values” several years ago? The proposed bill aimed... Read more.
When cynicism meets optimism at U of O
Upper year students in despair over excitement of new students As 101 Week kicks off, upper year students at the University of Ottawa are reporting feeling... Read more.
Sandy hill shooting sends 21-year-old to hospital
A shooting took place in Sandy Hill early on Tuesday, Aug. 29, according to the Ottawa Police Department. A 21-year-old male suffered gunshot wounds and had... Read more.
Heckle
Stop defending Nazis More and more each day the world we live in feels like Gotham City. But unlike the fictional Batman metropolis, the villains we face are... Read more.
Point Counterpoint: Safe injection sites in Ottawa
We have a duty to protect the lives of all residents Mayor Jim Watson has long been vocal about his opposition towards safe injection sites—and he’s not... Read more.
U of O students to see dampening new rules for 2017-18
Admin enacts curfews for students in residence, 101 Week chaperones 101 Week is right around the corner, and students across Canada will be ringing in the new... Read more.
Dear SFUO: This year, do better
From resignations to exec pay raises, we need a union that represents us The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has long framed itself as a... Read more.
City gives itself a second chance at Canada 150
Ottawa turns back the calendar 365 days for a better party This week, the City of Ottawa announced that due to the recent success of La Machine, which... Read more.
Summer movies you should have seen
There have been a whole host of new movies out this summer, and the Fulcrum team is here to review them! Girls Trip Girls Trip is a light, fun, and... Read more.
Gee-Gees men’s basketball team faces off against NCAA talent
Gees get chance to see how they stack up against US teams The Gee-Gees men’s basketball team is once again competing against various universities from... Read more.
Budget presentation delayed at Aug. 13 BOA meeting
SFUO vice-president finance uncertain if he will remain in position The recent Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Board of Administration... Read more.
What to do at Capital Pride 2017
As Pride continues to grow, so does its importance in the community A 30-year-long tradition of celebrating Pride in the city of Ottawa continues from August... Read more.
SFUO VP social resigns two months into mandate
SFUO President Hadi Wess to absorb position in the interim On Tuesday, July 4, Jonathan Chin-Fook resigned as vice-president social of the Student Federation... Read more.
Re: Mental health is a priority
To Michel Laurier, outgoing vice-president academic and provost During my two year term I have only successfully met with you twice, despite having agreed... Read more.
LRT construction crane falls, marking fifth accident near the University of Ottawa
No workers injured in the accident at LRT eastern entrance On the morning of April 26 emergency responders were on the scene near the University of Ottawa, as... Read more.
Death by suicide reported on University of Ottawa campus
Source reports discovery of U of O student's body on fifth floor of Simard building In an email to the Fulcrum on the evening of Thursday, March 16, a support... Read more.
Fentanyl fury
Prescription med takes its toll on Canadian communities With a recent string of drug overdoses in Kanata claiming the lives of teenagers Chloe Kotval and... Read more.
University of Ottawa students notified of possible privacy breach
University investigates missing hard drive estimated to contain personal information of 900 students On the evening of Sept. 21 the University of Ottawa... Read more.
BOA meeting centres on SFUO budget, comptroller general’s report
Concerns around use of in-camera sessions, transparency raised at Aug. 16... Read more.
Police arrest alleged assailant of former U of O student Mélodie Morin
Former U of O student, Ayham Aloulabi, to appear in court to face sexual assault charges laid in 2015 A man has been arrested in relation to sexual assault... Read more.
Bachelor’s degree leads to better incomes, says U of O study
Prof’s research shows value in all fields of post-secondary education For those worried that four years studying sociology will get you nowhere, think... Read more.
Theatre under the stars of Venice meets Strathcona Park
U of O alum shine in Odyssey Theatre’s The Servant of Two Masters Renowned for its dazzling productions and invaluable use of comedia dell'arte, or comedy... Read more.
U of O BOG adopts survivor-centric sexual violence policy
New policy focuses on formal complaint process, education on sexual violence The University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors (BOG) has adopted a new... Read more.
U of O names director of Sports Services
Sue Hylland to join the Gee-Gees for the upcoming season The University of Ottawa has announced that Sue Hylland will take on the top-ranked director of... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Mumford and Sons ∙ Johannesburg | Glassnote Records | 8/10
Africa has been a source of inspiration for musicians for a long time, more famously when Paul Simon borrowed South African rhythms and style for his... Read more.