Shingles, not just your grandparents’ illness
Incidence rate of shingles has been increasing in many age groups, including young people, but researchers aren’t sure why Most people have some general... Read more.
The Dinner Table
Graduate from the U of O's Teachers' college who now teaches at local school pens an open letter to ford in light of recent cuts Dear Mr. Ford, Six years... Read more.
Fire breaks out in ByWard Market
A fire broke out in the ByWard Market on April 12 at around 11:30 a.m. at Vittoria Trattoria Restaurant, a popular Italian restaurant at 35 William Street. No... Read more.
Wilbert Keon, founder of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, dies at 83
Dr. Wilbert Keon, founder of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and Canadian heart surgery pioneer, died at 83 on Apr. 7. “(Keon) was admired as a... Read more.
UOSU referendum passes, with four in five students voting yes
Executive committee, board of directors also elected The referendum held by the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) to determine whether it could... Read more.
Fulcrum alumni: Where are they now?
Eighteen Previous editors reflect on their time at the paper As the Fulcrum approaches its 80th production cycle, thousands of our alumni are out in the... Read more.
The Fulcrum, then and now
The Fulcrum’s archives provide a look into historical shifts at the U of O and across Canada The past 77 years have been characterized by some of the most... Read more.
From 1942 to beyond
A short history of the Fulcrum The Fulcrum was officially launched as the University of Ottawa’s English-language student newspaper in 1942 and has... Read more.
Dear Di: Fan favourites
Dear Readers, After a fun year, it’s time to give the spotlight back to my partner-in-crime, Di Daniels. She’s had a great few months of vacation, but... Read more.
The future of print: from fish wrap to Facebook
News publications across the country are collapsing — why you should care and what’s coming next Christopher Waddell leans back in his chair, squinting... Read more.
Dear Ty: Summer bummer
Dear Ty, I’ve been seeing someone I met at the U of O pretty seriously since the start of this semester, and as final exams and the end of the year... Read more.
#Trashtag isn’t trash
Movement is a step forward in online climate activism Some time ago I wrote an article complaining about the plastic straw ban. I did this partly because... Read more.
Dear Ty: Tasty
Dear Ty, I’ve become really self-conscious lately about the way my bodily fluids might taste to my partner. I’ve heard from different friends that what... Read more.
Mental health online
Where likes, retweets, comments and follows intersect with mental health People have never been less alone than they are right now. But that doesn’t mean... Read more.
Pain diaries
Physical and mental ails intersect when it comes to chronic pain “You have an idea of what your life is going to be, what your goals are going to be. And... Read more.
Understanding ADHD
ADHD’s impact and place as a mental health condition I am perpetually late. No matter how hard I try to be on time for something, whether that’s school, a... Read more.
Dear Ty: Perfect shot
Dear Ty, I’ve been seeing a prospective partner for about a month now, and we’re really hitting it off. Unfortunately, they’re going to be out of... Read more.
Dear Ty: Couples and mental health
Dear Ty, My partner and I have both been struggling with some mental health issues lately due to the stress of school and a few other unexpected life... Read more.
Joints, bong rips, vape pens—can cannabis hurt the brain?
Students aren’t waiting for 420 to blaze it anymore—and it has some people worried. On Oct. 17, 2018, the federal government legalized recreational... Read more.
The struggle of seeking help as a person of colour
A lack of diversity among mental health practitioners creates a cultural divide Tiyana Maharaj started seeing a counsellor when she was 14 years old in the... Read more.
Health in the halls of power
Young political workers and the dynamics of mental wellness It might just be the biggest narrative trope of any government town. The young and driven... Read more.
To all the people that give us light
A thank you to those who make things easier In the simplest of terms, life is hard. There are so many great things that the world has to offer, yet it... Read more.
Invisible bruises
Emotional abuse from parental figures during childhood can have detrimental, long-lasting impacts CW: This story contains accounts of emotional abuse. I... Read more.
Dear Ty: Masturbation addiction?
Dear Ty, I’ve been masturbating pretty frequently for the past few years, but recently I’ve found myself self-pleasuring a little too often for my... Read more.
A Google platform might change the way we view art
Can the experience of viewing art in person truly be replicated online? Society has gone digital. In much of the world, the Internet has changed the... Read more.