Author: Editor-in-Chief

Speaking economics

What the euro zone crisis means to you Daniel LeRoy | Fulcrum Contributor THE EURO ZONE crisis: What the heck is going on at the other end of the... Read more.

New worlds for young minds

Children’s lit conference showcases the imaginative geography of kids’ books Max Szyc | Fulcrum Staff Photo by Mico Mazza THE UNIVERSITY OF Ottawa... Read more.

Words from a writer-in-residence

André Alexis puzzles himself and others on the illusive concept of storytelling Keeton Wilcock | Fulcrum Staff OVER THE YEARS, the University of Ottawa’s... Read more.

Growing up apathetic

Why we need to teach politics to kids Eric Wilkinson | Fulcrum Contributor LAST WEEK, A friend and I were at the House of Commons and decided to browse the... Read more.

Taking sports to the next level

Women’s softball team promotes community awareness Emily Glass | Fulcrum Contributor Illustration by Mathias MacPhee  THE UNIVERSITY OF Ottawa... Read more.

Too damn close to your laptop

Technology might be ruining us Martina Gannon | Fulcrum Contributor DEAR STUDENTS, I recently found myself experiencing something I believe every... Read more.

U of O grad to hike Kilimanjaro

Climb to raise money for Canadian charity WaterCan Martina Gannon | Fulcrum Contributor Illustration by Kelsey Shore RECENT UNIVERSITY OF Ottawa... Read more.

In defense of regrets

Kristyn Filip | Fulcrum Staff LAST WEEK, WHILE in line at Tim Hortons, I was standing behind a young woman with a rather large tattoo. The words “Live life... Read more.

House Sitting—Aborting debate

Christopher Radojewski | Fulcrum Staff OVER THE PAST week, a private member’s bill has caused a great stir in the House of Commons. Private member’s... Read more.

Stop the self-diagnosis

Choose the person in white over the website Justin Dallaire | Fulcrum Contributor Photo illustration by John Baisi His name is Dr. Google. Web MD... Read more.

Talk to me

Why I think it’s important that students communicate with professors Krystine Therriault | Fulcrum Contributor The question of why students don’t talk to... Read more.

Take it to heart

How students can recognize healthy relationships Martina Gannon | Fulcrum Contributor Illustration by Ojo Agi MOST STUDENTS HAVE seen a friend trapped in... Read more.

Viral videos and elections

Party leaders release interesting online campaigns Eric Wilkinson | Fulcrum Contributor “THESE PEOPLE PAY no income tax!” said Mitt Romney, describing... Read more.

Quebecer and proud

Tales from an English Québécois Dan LeRoy | Fulcrum Contributor Illustration by Mathias MacPhee When a Canadian  says “I am a Quebecer,” we usually... Read more.

‘My van was like an office’

Rock for Steve concert raises $860 to regain local photographer’s stolen livelihood Krystine Therriault | Fulcrum Contributor Photo by Alex Smyth A... Read more.

Meet a Gee-Gee

Megan Drake | Synchronized Swimming Kristyn Filip | Fulcrum Staff Photo courtesy of Ralph Buchal  “Meet a Gee-Gee” takes a look at the people... Read more.

Politics and violence

Should we become more mindful of our political speech? Eric Wilkinson | Fulcrum Contributor TWO DAYS AFTER the fatal shooting at the Parti Québécois’... Read more.

Heckles

Thoughtless speech Emily Glass | Fulcrum Contributor MY FRIENDS WOULD describe me as a stickler for grammar and language. Not to the point that I’m... Read more.

Meet a Gee-Gee

Rachel Legace | Equestrian Kristyn Filip | Fulcrum Staff Photo courtesy of Rachel Legace  “Meet a Gee-Gee” takes a look at the people under... Read more.