SFUO general election 2018 debates recap
Thirteen candidates discuss plans for next year in restructured positions On Wednesday, Jan. 31, and Thursday, Feb. 1, candidates for this year’s general... Read more.
Meet your 2018 SFUO general election candidates
This year’s election sees restructuring of executive positions In the wake of another year of low student engagement and budget concerns, the Student... Read more.
I spent an hour in a float tank thinking about work: So that’s how my life’s going
This week, because I have an awesome job, I got to accompany my good friend Ryan Pepper, the arts & culture editor here at the Fulcrum, to ISÖ Spa,... Read more.
The Women’s March has more work to do
What we can change marching forward On Saturday, Jan. 20, a year after the first historic women’s march, women around the world returned to the streets... Read more.
Apps are not the way to address consent
Consent is not a single legal document, but an ongoing discussion Consent is not just sexy, it’s mandatory in all aspects of relationships, especially... Read more.
Apple update makes phones faster, but with trade-offs
New phone update doesn’t slow down phones, asks for first-born child These days iPhones are a huge part of many students’ lives, between the need to use... Read more.
Canadian government promotes radical idea of staying cozy in winter
Government begins CANCozy initiative, teaches Canadians how to be warm Inspired by Denmark’s hygge and Scotland’s cosagach, the Canadian government is now... Read more.
CFS to hold province-wide Day of Action on Feb. 1
Event to focus on lowering cost of tuition, accessible education On Thursday, Feb. 1, the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) will host their province-wide... Read more.
Jan. 19 BOA sees motion for explanation of executive absences
Board also discusses referendum question for WUSC program On Sunday, Jan. 19, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Board of... Read more.
Thousands come together to advocate for women’s rights
Second annual Women’s March in Ottawa sees new speakers, activities On Saturday, Jan. 20, women and allies took to the streets of Ottawa for the second... Read more.
U of O announces interdisciplinary fellowship with Ingenium
Fellowship in Gender, Science and Technology open to graduate students Early last week, in a call to passionate young minds, the University of Ottawa, in... Read more.
Canada Science and Technology Museum partners with U of O
Exhibit seeks to study child development through practical and applied research The Canada Science and Technology Museum has recently partnered with the... Read more.
SFUO general election 2018 candidates announced
On Jan. 26, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) published the official candidate list for the upcoming general election taking place from... Read more.
French judges dismiss allegations in terrorism case against Hassan Diab
Ottawa professor returns to Canada following solitary confinement in France After a decade-long back and forth with French authorities in an investigation... Read more.
Real Talk
I’m okay being alone right now I lay here underneath my covers as I shield myself from the cold air clawing its way through the windows and ponder. I... Read more.
U of O alum survives cancer through experimental treatment
Denis Raymond shares experience with GBM, Optune device In the summer of 2013, Denis Raymond had graduated from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of... Read more.
New U of O study suggests criminal justice reform is a moral issue
Criminology prof discusses importance of fairness, societal inclusivity in discourse on crime Penal policy has been a staple of political discourse for years,... Read more.
Tim Hortons faces heat after announcing worker cutbacks
Canadians, labour groups unite in day of action to support Tim Hortons employees On Jan. 19, the Ontario Federation of Labour and the Fight for $15 and... Read more.
Diab case highlights need for extradition reform
Canadians shouldn’t be sent to trial overseas on shaky evidence Following an ongoing national discussion that was recently reopened with the case of... Read more.
Canadian values are constants, not political tools
Openness to new immigrants shouldn’t be impacted by political strategy Canadian values are something we discuss frequently, and our politicians repeat... Read more.
Oprah announces candidacy for SFUO president
Campaign centres around free tuition, outlets, study spaces “I want all the girls watching here, now, to know that a new day is on the horizon!” Those... Read more.
#MeToo isn’t a witch trial
Universities need to get serious about sexual assault With the #MeToo movement making waves in our schools, campuses, and across the entertainment industry,... Read more.
UOHS doctor charged with sexual assault, voyeurism
U of O confirms that Dr. Vincent Nadon has been barred from UOHS clinics On Thursday, Jan. 18, Vincent Nadon, a family doctor with the University of Ottawa... Read more.
Student death reported on campus
On Jan. 17, the University of Ottawa released a statement, as well as sent out an email, from the president of the university, Jacques Frémont, about the... Read more.
Jagmeet Singh talks political engagement, polarisation in modern politics
NDP leader discussed wide-ranging issues in contemporary political discourse at iVote New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh sought to address... Read more.