Pretty products and promotions: How do influencers manage endorsements?
Ottawa-based influencers stress they only promote products they’d actually use Influencer marketing has become an increasing trend in the past few years;... Read more.
Tomato: U of O alumni tie the knot over Yubo
Love is alive and now streaming! A University of Ottawa alumni couple tied the knot over the weekend, celebrating their union over live-streaming app,... Read more.
Tomato: Fulcrum Editorial Board reduced to four members after repetitive personality quiz results
“Without our managing editor Millie Cooper the rest of edboard has become unglued,” said Doodle The Fulcrum’s Editorial Board has been reduced to only... Read more.
Understanding the complexities of imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome can make it difficult to celebrate achievements Have you ever experienced feelings of self-doubt, severe inadequacy, or the belief that... Read more.
Tomato: Yeti fined in Gatineau after curfew
Yetis have it tough too A yeti was fined after being stopped by police officers on Jan. 25 for violating Quebec’s curfew guidelines. Neige, a... Read more.
Tomato: Buzzfeed quizzes provides insults and mental health resources
Apparently playing too much Minecraft is a cry for help Media publication Buzzfeed has released a new series of its notorious personality quizzes, this time... Read more.
Running on an empty tank: Battling the effects of burnout
With a new semester underway, it’s important to recognize your limits The new year marks a time to make new goals and form new habits that are often... Read more.
Tomato: Homemade ski hill shut down by neighbourhood watch
Watch group claims neighbour was up to snow good A homemade ski hill has been taken down by a neighbourhood watch group following numerous... Read more.
Breaking down the U of O’s fight against fossil fuel divestment
What is the university doing exactly? Canada’s fossil fuel resources are one of the world’s most engaging hotspots for investment and development.... Read more.
The Ottawa memes that shaped 2020
Interviews, moist speaking, and Uno draws, oh my! As we wrap up the year, we are also seeing the end of a technology-immersed decade. With the invention of... Read more.
Tomato: Criticism grows over strange vaccine requirements
Requirements include backflips, salsa dancing, and speaking Klingon A federal organization has been drawing controversy following the unveiling of their... Read more.
Tomato: Columnist Di Daniels announces that she’s not a real therapist
“The Fulcrum does not pay me enough to answer for some of these submissions,” said Daniels Sex and relationship advice columinist Di Daniels has... Read more.
Life is a Highway: A cross-country journey during a pandemic
Driving from Halifax to Vancouver at the beginning of the second wave of COVID-19, what could go wrong? Earlier this year, I received a phone call from my... Read more.
Abuse survivors and the need for resources in the era of COVID-19
With closed services and crowded shelters, victims and survivors are trying to adapt Content warning: Domestic abuse and sexual violence. A list of abuse... Read more.
Dark tourism: What draws us to haunted tours?
A look into the captivating ghost tours in Ottawa The Carleton County Gaol opened in 1862 and was shut down in 1972 due to its inhumane conditions. And in... Read more.
Tomato: New snow removing policy requires minimum of three feet before plowing
‘Snow way’ says plowing services president The Snow Negation and Organization Watchboard (SNOW) of Ottawa has changed its policy for snow removal in the... Read more.
Tomato: Mayor struggling more with decreasing stocks than rising COVID-19 cases
As Coca-Cola rises, so does COVID-19 A mayor has gained scrutiny from her community for dedicating too much time towards her stocks rather than taking... Read more.
Tomato: Geese fight club broken up in Vanier
First rule of geese fight club... what’s geese fight club? The police broke up a large fight in Vanier between a small group of geese in what was... Read more.
Electric scooter raccoon becomes UOSU safety commissioner
Speed demon turned safety commissioner Squat, a raccoon who received a $150 fine for speeding on an electric scooter in September, has just won the position... Read more.
Tomato: President of white supremacy group steps down following Biden’s win
It’s been hard for them too, supposedly Brandon R.A. Cyst, president of a local white supremacy group, has recently announced his retirement following Joe... Read more.
Tomato: Virtual U of O campus to be launched on Sims 4
Students and faculty will now be able to interact in this new virtual environment The University of Ottawa has announced the launch of a new virtual campus,... Read more.
COVID-19 and its impact on student clubs
And no, not the night clubs... As we approach the eight-month mark since COVID-19 shut down everyday life, it is important to acknowledge the innovation and... Read more.
Tomato: Captain of the S.S. Gee-Gee lost at sea, drowning in a sea of controversies
Captain goes overboard after a rough week at sea Justin Federicks — the captain of the S.S. Gee-Gee — has been reported to be lost at sea, supposedly... Read more.
Tomato: Demon accidentally summoned on Halloween won’t go away
He’s surprisingly tidy though! A demon summoned on Halloween night by a group of roommates won’t disappear despite multiple pleas and occult... Read more.
The psychology of grief surrounding celebrity deaths
There’s no shame in being upset when a celebrity dies, it’s a natural reaction according to experts 2020 has been awful for many reasons, but one of the... Read more.