Staff at Garderie Bernadette Child Care Centre seeking support from U of O community amidst dispute with centre’s Board of Directors over unionization efforts
“There's no recourse for us without a union,” said early childhood educator Lauren Wing The employees of Garderie Bernadette Child Care Centre (GBCCC)... Read more.
CUP Wire: The story of education in five scams
Rising tuition fees, donor interference, administrative bloat — welcome to the neoliberalization of higher education For the 2021-22 academic year, the... Read more.
CUP Wire: Building fire displaces numerous Brandon University students
More than 100 people were affected For the 2021-22 academic year, the Fulcrum has revived the Canadian University Press (CUP) Wire to better inform... Read more.
Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage an opportunity to awaken, not to wake up
Attorney Alaina Woolfrey, professor Marcelo Saavedra-Vargas, vice-dean Nicholas Ng-A-Fook, and U of O student Cedar Iahtail talk colonialism and Day of... Read more.
Dear Di: My partner found my hit list!
He knows what I did this summer... I had a boyfriend for two years, but we broke up in the spring (I’m in third year, and we met at the University of... Read more.
Ottawa ‘Marks it Read’ in honour of Dyslexia Awareness Month
City lighting up in red heritage building portion of Ottawa City Hall from Oct. 12 to 17 In Canada, it is estimated one in ten kids have dyslexia.... Read more.
This Week In Fulc Music: Lil Nas X, Coldplay x BTS, Liz Phair
Hi, BTS army, thanks for the traffic on our website! New Album: MONTERO, Lil Nas X (Sept. 17 2021, Columbia Records) — 6.9/10 MONTERO, Lil Nas Xs’... Read more.
Many students encountered difficulties with U of O’s vaccine declaration portal
While for most students system was mostly smooth sailing, some struggled In September, the University of Ottawa made it mandatory for any incoming student,... Read more.
Turkey Series: Gee-Gees women’s soccer team fails to take both legs of back-to-back with Carleton
Gees simply weren't hungry enough to gobble turkey's second leg on Monday The University of Ottawa’s women’s soccer team could not complete the two-game... Read more.
Missing files: UOSU president explains why Union hasn’t made any Board of Directors documents public since May
Migration to Microsoft suite and busy schedule to blame says Gulliver Keen observers of the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) may have noticed... Read more.
Amina El Himri, UOSU’s clubs and services commissioner, to step down at the end of the month
Position will be filled via appointment process, Gulliver says Amina El Himri has announced she will be stepping down from her role as University of Ottawa... Read more.
Proposed class proceeding alleges U of O failed to take appropriate steps on complaints about disgraced physician Vincent Nadon’s sexual abuses in or about 1995
“The number one goal is always for me to just feel like I've reclaimed my power and gotten justice for what happened,” said Ellina Rabbat, one of the... Read more.
‘Disappointing and disrespectful’: Protest outside Ottawa Hospital sparks frustration
Fewer than 50 people gathered outside Ottawa Hospital’s civic campus Around 50 individuals protested provincial health mandates regarding vaccinations for... Read more.
UOSU advocating for compassionate grading for all first-year BIPOC and first-generation students by 2022-23
Select first-year students enrolling in fall 2022 may be able to apply for compassionate grading The University of Ottawa Students' Union (UOSU) announced... Read more.
Police investigating incidents of criminal behaviour that took place in Sandy Hill on Saturday night
Police says they will press charges to those found responsible for reprehensible behaviours Content Warning: Assault Following the events that unfolded... Read more.
Pedro is ours: Gees kick their way to Panda Game victory
Fair’s late field goal overcomes string of fourth-quarter fumbles Rain drizzles, tears fall, and grey clouds hang heavy over Lansdowne, matching the... Read more.
Sports Confessional: The best parts of Panda from the eyes of U of O athletes
“It’s something special, and we’re united by that” It’s that time of year! Panda Game is one of the most anticipated days of the year for... Read more.
Live from the archives: Tragedy puts Panda’s future in doubt (1987)
Collapse of guard rail on Carleton side of Lansdowne Park caused at least 25 students to plunge, some head first, four metres to concrete below Originally... Read more.
Baking on a budget: Fall favourites
Pumpkin Spice three ways: pies, bars, and bites Pumpkin spice is a bit like Frankenstein's monster. Frankenstein isn't the monster: it’s the name of the... Read more.
Fridays for Future protest and how you can contribute to the fight against climate change
Students and citizens demonstrate for climate action at the Global Climate Strike On Friday, Sept. 25, students and citizens of Ottawa came together for the... Read more.
RBC Bluesfest opening makes a splash on Thursday night
The first day of Bluesfest reminded me — and the other attendees — of how much we’ve all missed live music It was a grey and rainy evening when I... Read more.
Students to head back to the polls — this time for the UOSU’s by-election
A look at the election schedule ahead with UOSU’s elections committee chair and chief electoral officer The University of Ottawa Students Union called a... Read more.
Live from the archives: Restaurants in review (1982)
Take a look at all the unique local restaurant options U of O students had in 1982 Originally published on Sept. 9, 1982 After you have been on campus... Read more.
Dear Di: Help! My roommates are hooking up!
I have a feeling this is gonna end badly Dear Di Recently, after a night out in the market, my roommates told me they have started having sex. We live in... Read more.
Technical difficulties, lack of practice leading to online students feeling left behind in hybrid courses
"Teachers never pay attention to you when you’re online,” said one U of O student For the 2021-22 academic year, the University of Ottawa is offering a... Read more.