Denis Rancourt loses appeal in defamation suit
Ex-U of O prof to pay $1M Former University of Ottawa professor, Denis Rancourt, has lost his appeal at the Ontario Court of Appeal and now must pay more than... Read more.
Westfest goes green with new solar-powered technology
Green music fest touts all-Canadian lineup Westfest, a free arts festival in its 12th year is going 100 per cent green this year in a partnership with... Read more.
U of O law prof recognized by Canadian bar passes away
University of Ottawa law professor Nicole LaViolette passed away May 22, according to the Faculty of Common Law. LaViolette was known for her work for the... Read more.
U of O hosts political environment debate
Panel outlines strategies for carbon regulation Photo courtesy of iVote. This past week members of Canada’s three major political parties gathered in... Read more.
What is Alex Trebek Alumni Hall? First U of O alumni-dedicated space
Photos by Sabrina Nemis On May 5, the University of Ottawa opened the first campus space dedicated to alumni, Alex Trebek Alumni Hall, at 157 Séraphin... Read more.
Former VP social candidate named new VP Comm
Romeo Ahimakin previously lost in SFUO elections, other candidates upset about selection The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) ratified... Read more.
Federal budget 2015 promises fewer restrictions on loans and support for graduate research
OTTAWA (CUP) — According to Statistics Canada there are more than 2 million Canadians in post-secondary education programs across the country—just below... Read more.
New ways to the newsroom
How student media can give young journalists an edge Photo Courtesy: Connect Euranet (CC) Peter Mansbridge has the kind of career that isn’t supposed to... Read more.
Letter to the editor: The general assembly
After the first general assembly of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) almost ended in flames and the second was somewhat of an... Read more.
Editorial: The sound of one hand quietly gesticulating
If you’re happy and you know it, don’t clap your hands—that’s been banned. On March 24, organizers of the National Union of Students (NUS) Women’s... Read more.
Editorial: Bring more to the negotiating table
The strikes at the University of Toronto and York University have brought widespread attention to an issue that has been bubbling just beneath the surface of... Read more.
Editorial: Stop the flow of tampon tax dollars
No one likes to talk about periods, and it’s costing us millions. According to Jill Piebak, leader of the No Tax on Tampons campaign, in 2014 the... Read more.
Editorial: Mulling over the master plan
Last week, the University of Ottawa unveiled ambitious plans for the future of our campus, and they were astonishing. However, a comprehensive reimagining... Read more.
Letter to the editor: Response to “Editorial: Bring more to the table”
The article repeats a common misconception that I would like to point out. The second last paragraph states: " the other function of a university is teaching... Read more.
Letter: Proud to be bottled-water free
Thanks to the tireless work of student activists, the University of Ottawa became the first university in Ontario to put a complete and immediate stop to the... Read more.
Editorial: Minority impact
Last year, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) played musical chairs by having all but one executive member return. The proposal to form... Read more.
Letter to the editor: I want to be good at something
I came to the University of Ottawa for a future. I wasn’t certain what that future would be, but in grade 12 I was sure I could make one. I had almost failed... Read more.
Impact slate members cite racism as reason for unexpected election results
BOA candidate says ‘rampant racism’ influenced her electoral race Photos: Rémi Yuan Members of the Impact slate say that racism played a part in the... Read more.
Letter to the editor: varisty sports coverage
To the editors and writers at the Fulcrum, After attending the Capital Hoops games on Friday, Feb. 6, and reading some of the reviews and articles about... Read more.
Editorial: Slated to forget
Quick. Name the three slates running in the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) election this year. … Now try naming someone from... Read more.
University says it will implement all task force recommendations
Report includes Sports Services gender audit, but no code of conduct Photos by Sabrina Nemis Work on the recommendations from the Task Force on Respect and... Read more.
Editorial: Reconsider the code of conduct
Rumours about an impending student code of conduct have been circulating since Allan Rock took office as university president in 2008. Over the years, elected... Read more.
Editorial: Learn to share already
We all learned in kindergarten that you have to share. What began in our lives as a basic classroom rule has become the economic system many industries are... Read more.
Bisaillon files lawsuit for more than $1 million
In response to sexual harassment allegations, former vp takes legal action According to LeDroit, Yaneric Bisaillon is suing Arezoo Najibzadeh and the Student... Read more.
Letter to the editor: Opt out of OPIRG
Dear Editor, From now until Friday, December 5, full time undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to opt-out of paying fees to Ontario Public... Read more.