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How to help a friend through an abortion WHEN MY FRIEND told me she was getting an abortion I felt it my duty to be as open and available as possible. I mean,... Read more.
I stand corrected
Vampire Weekend get their groove on at FolkFest Photo courtesy of Rebecca Potter WHEN I VENTURED out to the Ottawa Folk Festival for Vampire Weekend’s... Read more.
Many resumés but no summer job
The ugly economic truth of youth employment THE PERIOD OF applying for jobs for next summer has already begun, and summer jobs are few and competitive. Those... Read more.
Fall into Ottawa
School is back in session and there's a bite to the breeze that doesn't fade with the morning. But that doesn't mean Ottawa's gearing up for... Read more.
MicroMetrics wins again
Startup takes home grand prize in pitch competition TWO UNIVERSITY OF Ottawa students won $20,000 to further invest in their new company in a pitch... Read more.
Campus Style:
#Campus Style Click the photos to see them... Read more.
Meet a Gee-Gee
“Meet a Gee-Gee” takes a look at the people under the jerseys. Whether they’re varsity athletes or otherwise, we ask the players questions you want... Read more.
Blog: Get hacked
Sometimes you need a good short-cut in life; I'm here to help KayCie Gravelle | Fulcrum Staff If you've ever been on the Internet there's a good chance... Read more.
Dear Di-August 29
Dear Di, Is there any sort of restriction on the size of the strap-on couples can use? My girlfriend and I have watched many videos online to give us ideas on... Read more.
Dear Who? Dear Di, that’s who.
Dear readers, For all of you who have just picked up your first issue of the Fulcrum, I’m Di Daniels, and I write about sex. It may sound general, but... Read more.
Doin’ it right
A FULL WEEK may seem like a lot of time, but the vast number of events offered during 101 Week make the days speed by. Last year’s events included movie... Read more.
Watson knows what’s up
OTTAWA MAYOR JIM Watson knows public speaking, the political sphere, and Canada’s capital like the back of his hand. But while watching him on television and... Read more.
Words of wisdom
A recent U of O graduate shares her regrets and successes as a student “You’re going to do great things.” That assumption was written in every single... Read more.
Nostalgic for Nostalgica
Café reopens with familiar food and new layout Café Nostalgica reopened its doors Aug. 17, and even in its newness it was strangely familiar. After only two... Read more.
U of O professors vote for strike mandate
University and professors' union draw close to pivotal moment in negotiations THE UNIVERSITY OF Ottawa and its professors will attempt to reach a collective... Read more.
University of Ottawa employee and ex-political staffer in sexual harassment case
The New Democratic Party (NDP) intends to implement improved event guidelines following an incident of sexual harassment at their policy convention in Montreal... Read more.
Crafting new microbrews
Beyond the Pale aims to expand Ottawa’s selection of craft beers Iain Brannigan | Fulcrum Contributor IT STARTED WITH a simple idea: to make good... Read more.
All rock, no rolls
Rockfest delivers on music, fails on organization and toilet paper Max Szyc | Fulcrum Contributor Photo courtesy of Cait MacKinnon THOUSANDS OF... Read more.
Sports For A Newbie: Slacking off in the park
Marc Jan | Fulcrum Staff WITH NO REAL idea about the activity known as slacklining—aside from satirically drawn black-and-whites from the ‘30s involving... Read more.
Why do people love superheroes?
Fans remain loyal even after film flops Katarina Lukich | Fulcrum Contributor Illustration by Devin Beauregard WATCHING THE THIRD instalment of Iron Man... Read more.
Trudeau sparks a dialogue about marijuana
Justin Trudeau has changed his tune on the issue of marijuana in Canada. The Liberal leader discussed the subject at two different events in late July,... Read more.
Café Nostalgica sets a date
Popular student restaurant to reopen Aug. 17 Kaitlynne-Rae Landry | Fulcrum Contributor ON AUG. 17, Café Nostalgica will return with a bang: the student-run... Read more.
Please sign on the dotted line
BOA passes motion to prohibit contract signing during 101 week Daniel LeRoy | Fulcrum Staff THE STUDENT FEDERATION of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has... Read more.
Editorial: Judging the book by its cover
Photo illustration by Adam Feibel THE AUGUST COVER of Rolling Stone may be the most talked about in the magazine’s recent history, but will the story that... Read more.
Write John write
U of O alumnus publishes ebook Run Charlie Run Emily Aube | Fulcrum Contributor Photo courtesy of John Wiber CHARLIE SEEMS TO be running from adulthood.... Read more.