Café Alt to stay closed for the rest of the year
Transition of power coupled with pandemic sees space shut down for foreseeable future After the dissolution of the Student Federation of the University of... Read more.
Q+A: Meet the U of O’s new advisor on mental health and wellness
Professor Elizabeth Kristjansson will hold the position for a three year term Back in July, the University of Ottawa hired professor Elizabeth... Read more.
UOSU announces by-election for open positions
U of O students can run for the board of directors and executive committee starting Oct.12 The University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU) announced on... Read more.
Opinion: Mental health needs to be part of the conversation about long-term care
Especially after COVID-19, this needs to be a focus Long-term care is one of the sectors hardest hit by the pandemic. The high death toll in long-term care... Read more.
University of Ottawa confirms remainder of academic year will be held online
Announcement was sent to student body via email Monday afternoon The University of Ottawa has officially confirmed the remainder of the 2020-2021 academic... Read more.
VP academic and provost short one credit to retirement
David Graham will have to make up coursework with an extra year on staff Reports indicate that, due to clerical oversight or personal negligence,... Read more.
U of O needs a better alert system
uoAlert falls short with app, needs text/email alerts On Wednesday March 20, a van sped through campus, leaving students in shock after the driver crashed... Read more.
Gee-Gees competitive clubs should get more coverage
Sports Services’ lackluster promotion of clubs hurts their competitiveness A few weeks ago, I was live-tweeting the Women's basketball Ontario University... Read more.
Who will run the new student union?
In a landslide vote last month, University of Ottawa undergraduate students voted in the University of Ottawa Students’ Union (UOSU), a seemingly promising... Read more.
McDonald’s raccoon having a rocky start to campus life
U of O claims newest student not having a rough transition, just napping a lot Recently accepted to the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Science to study... Read more.
Gee-Gees track coach suspended for sexual harassment investigation
Andy McInnis' suspension report shows complaints filed in 2016, 2018 Eight-year Gee-Gees track and field coach Andy McInnis has been suspended by Athletics... Read more.
Failing Fulcrum applies for OSAP
Fulcrum hopes OSAP will help pay staff for 2019-20 school year “It’s a sad situation. With the changes to tuition from the Ford government, we may not get... Read more.
Poor ice and snow removal unfair for seniors, people with disabilities
ottawa's New ice-breaking equipment for sidewalks is a long overdue update More than just an inconvenience and hazard for the able-bodied, Ottawa’s... Read more.
Mental health crises can’t wait until morning
SASS should have overnight emergency hours, especially during exam season Last week, finding myself in a mental health crisis, I landed in the emergency room... Read more.
Car races down U of O pedestrian walk between UCU and Res Complex
minor injuries reported, alcohol or drugs suspected to be involved Ottawa Police arrested a 36-year-old man after he allegedly sped down Cumberland... Read more.
Vanier held back by scattershot improvement plan
Lack of high-level vision stymies chances of urban renewal The City of Ottawa has announced a $50-million renewal of Montreal Road that would see the... Read more.
Rideau Canal closed over ‘warm weather’ conspiracy
Experts, parents, concerned over closure of the skateway In a historically unprecedented move, the National Capital Commission (NCC) decided to close the... Read more.
Sexual violence prevention services deemed essential under Ford government
Decision comes after province doubles investment in Women’s Campus Safety Grant The Ontario government announced Tuesday that sexual violence prevention... Read more.
Former Gee-Gees equipment staff to serve eight years for sex crimes
Charges include sexual assault, extortion, criminal harassment, child luring, attempting to traffic a person under 18 A former Gee-Gees equipment manager who... Read more.
Ontario doubles investment in Women’s Campus Safety Grant
Province outlines post-secondary sexual violence measures to be adopted by fall 2019 On Tuesday the Ontario government announced they would double their... Read more.
Part-time profs to vote this week on strike mandate
APTPUO bargaining, strike vote to be held amidst Ontario tuition cuts The Association of Part-time Professors of the University of Ottawa (APTPUO) special... Read more.
Editorial: The Fulcrum stands with the Gateway
Conservative Member of Parliament from Alberta Kerry Diotte filed a $150,000 lawsuit for defamation on Nov. 19 against the Gateway, the University of... Read more.
New artist in residence outlines long career
U of O welcomes new 3D print-focused work by Ben Woodeson On Nov. 29, the University of Ottawa’s newest artist in residence, with the help of the Department... Read more.
Campus Creations (December 2018)
For those who we talk to, both near and far, We bond over the interests we have in life, Whether it be a show or a joke we share, Sometimes a picture... Read more.
U of O introduces new Sikh, Punjabi language courses
Courses offered in 2019, open to community members What do you do when you want to take a course that’s not offered at the university? For Prabhroop Chawla,... Read more.