University unveils its new concrete space
Additional concrete will help “defy the conventional”, university says After months of construction that involved digging up the parking lot in front of... Read more.
The SFUO’s report card—a year in retrospect
Grading the SFUO on communication, staffing, promotion & student engagement The 2015-16 year has been tough for the Student Federation University of... Read more.
Blue Jays manager’s comments subtle but damaging
Sports world should recognize women, not see female presence in sports as weakness In a recent game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Blue Jays player José... Read more.
Stop tiptoeing around free higher education
Recent changes in government support point to need for full action Good news for Ontario university students has been rolling in over the last few months. The... Read more.
Some new construction projects for next year’s administration
With the upcoming induction of Jacques Frémont as the University of Ottawa’s new president in July, we take a look at some on-campus changes that Fulcrum... Read more.
Let graduate students work
‘10-hour rule’ for working grad students is absurd The University of Ottawa is one of 21 universities that are members of the Ontario Council on Graduate... Read more.
Universities shouldn’t have to choose between teaching and research
Liberal budget shows need to update U of O’s approach to education Last week, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau unveiled the Liberal budget, which seeks to... Read more.
Heckle: Annual spring garbage thaw
Spring is finally here, which means that the sun is out, the snow is melting, people are getting cheerful as the light at the end of the long winter tunnel... Read more.
Dress codes should not be dictated by gender
Sexualized dress codes create barriers to acceleration in, entry to workplace Last week, the Ontario Human Rights Commission released a policy position... Read more.
A response to Stuart Chambers
While not an unreasonable article, after reading University of Ottawa professor Stuart Chambers’ op-ed in a previous issue, “The label ‘anti-Semitic’... Read more.
Is St. Patrick’s Day really about celebrating Irish culture?
University’s policies designed to keep school functioning, stifling celebrations is by-product With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, Wilfrid Laurier... Read more.
Cutting payment for healthcare is harmful to Ontario
2016 budget cuts mean future work to rebuild damaged system The recent release of the 2016 Ontario budget comes with a great deal of promise for students,... Read more.
GA is an opportunity to have your voice heard—use it
GAs provide a much needed chance for student engagement Most of the time, it’s quite difficult not to be cynical about our student federation. The General... Read more.
Government shouldn’t give in to corporate interest in cannabis legalization
Giving priority to corporations will reduce the potential positive effects of legalization The Liberal government has continuously pursued the... Read more.
North American ratings systems deserve failing grade
Movie ratings focus too much on sex, rather than violence The latest Marvel release, Deadpool, broke several records for R-rated movies, including highest... Read more.
Heckle: Campus Station closure, why can’t they put it off another few days?
On Feb. 10 it was announced by OC Transpo that, effective April 24, the transitway between Laurier and Lees, which includes Campus Station, will be closed... Read more.
Blood Services ban wrongly excludes gay and bisexual men
Focus on better testing, not limiting potential donors We’ve all heard the slogan “It’s in you to give” or the idea that just one pint of donated... Read more.
Point Counterpoint: Are the new dining hall rules and restrictions too much?
On Jan. 9, certain restrictions were put in place to solve recurring problems at the 24/7 dining hall—new meal periods for non-meal plan holders, and a... Read more.
Canadian taxpayer dollars shouldn’t support human rights violations at Saudi campuses
Ontario schools' satellite campuses don’t respect employment and education values Recently political figures and faculty associations have expressed... Read more.
Uproar over ISIS meeting ‘snubbing’ is unfounded
Taking a smaller role means fewer invites to be expected On Jan. 20, a meeting was held in Paris that brought world leaders together to discuss plans to... Read more.
Government shouldn’t get free pass in online attack identification
Microsoft move highlights need for transparency on security breaches Microsoft announced last month that the company would begin alerting users of their... Read more.
Ontario needs to further regulate pay raises of university employees
U of O raises to upper admin is unacceptable A recent lawsuit launched by the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO) against the... Read more.
Heckle-Millennials, we need to talk about nostalgia
At this point in the year, many of us have already given up on our flimsy resolutions to lose weight or finally finish writing the Great Canadian Novel... Read more.
Slices
City of Ottawa designs municipal Beavertail flavour After a Halifax’s taxpayer-funded report on whether donair should be the city’s official food came up... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Is it too much for taxpayers to pay for the PM’s nannies?
Taxpayers should pay for all child care The fuss over paying for the Trudeau family nannies is ridiculous because the public should have no say in the raising... Read more.