We should all listen to Malala Yousafzai
Young girl's speech at UN is the most important event of 2013 Photo courtesy of Little Brown and Company There was one event in particular this year that... Read more.
Yellow journalism still prevails
Mass media coverage overshadows actual stories Photo illustration by Tina Wallace 2013 was a good year for journalists: there was Edward Snowden and the... Read more.
Don’t let exams turn you into the Grinch
Tips for balancing holiday cheer with exam stress Image courtesy of Ben Harwood (cc) The snow is falling, festive music is filling the air, and holiday... Read more.
The Tomato: Government bans sarcasm
Politicians fed up with trying to figure out if articles are satirical Photo illustration by Tina Wallace Amidst a growing number of complaints from... Read more.
The Tomato: Wal-Mart goes bankrupt
Super savings mogul closes its doors because of high Black Friday return rate After many years of vast financial success, Wal-Mart has filed for bankruptcy... Read more.
The Tomato: City takes action to stop people from walking into glass doors
Workers sent with hammers to make Ottawa's doors safer Photo by Tina Wallace The City of Ottawa has banned all sliding glass doors to help those who are... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint: Rejection
Should you be honest when you reject someone? Keep it honest, but short Sabrina Nemis | Fulcrum Staff Don’t be a jerk I used to be kind of... Read more.
English is changing and it’s nothing new
The written word reflects the developing way people communicate Illustration by Jennifer Vo Traditionalists believe the written word has suffered... Read more.
Don’t specialize my school
University specialization belittles future worth of thousands of degrees Photo by Adam Feibel Our university may soon support government policy that... Read more.
Concerts shouldn’t have dress codes
Arcade Fire's mandatory dress code stereotypes fans Arcade Fire’s most recent attempt to achieve eccentricity, a valuable quality in the indie rock scene,... Read more.
The Tomato: Canada changes name to Dominion of California
Harper Government inspired by the state's crime policies Illustration by Tina Wallace (Editor's note: The original print version of the article contained... Read more.
Financial woes aren’t the fault of students
Student finances dictated by economy more than spending habits Photo Illustration by Rebecca Potter We are taught that financial decisions are the... Read more.
Humility needed in outreach programs
Working with other cultures demands sharing, not teaching Photo courtesy of Sarah Hognestad This past summer, I worked as an outreach science instructor... Read more.
The Tomato: ‘Judge Trudeau by his youth, not words’
Supporters rush to defence of Liberal leader after series of high-profile gaffes Photo Illustration by Annie Thomas Supporters have flocked by... Read more.
Heckle: Student marriages
Student couples are getting engaged for the wrong reasons I often find myself hearing about undergraduates who are engaged, or seeing a girl wearing an... Read more.
The Tomato: Provincial government increases funding for university
Decision stuns just about everyone Photo Illustration by Tina Wallace The Government of Ontario has made the decision to increase funding to... Read more.
Consumer choice is an illusion
Conglomerates make it difficult to know who your money is really supporting Photo Illustration by Mico Mazza Picking a single bag of junk food... Read more.
I support veterans, not war
White poppy campaign misguided and poorly timed Photo courtesy of Staffs Live (CC) Amidst a Rob Ford crack cocaine admission and the suspension of three... Read more.
The Tomato: Protests erupt over violent statue
Violence advocates upset headbutting statue was removed from Qatar Photo by Channone Arif Concerned Parents for the Encouragement of Violence... Read more.
The Tomato: Action stars unveil true artistic callings
Schwarzenegger, Van Damme quit acting to focus on other artistic endeavours Illustration by Tina Wallace A number of Hollywood action stars have... Read more.
Enough of Rob Ford
Public needs to re-examine its obsession with Toronto mayor I hate Shakespeare’s Hamlet, grapefruits, and the fact that the Arctic Monkeys are playing in my... Read more.
The Forum: University and mental health
How does university factor into isolation and mental health? Mental health issues problem of university system Colin Andrew MacDougall It’s always... Read more.
David Gilmour was misunderstood
Author clarifies controversial comments at Ottawa writer's festival Photo courtesy of Ottawa International Writer's Festival A few weeks ago, I wrote an... Read more.
Who should edit a political magazine?
Russell Brand’s interview reveals shifting nature of politics Photo courtesy of Youtube Millions of Canadians think they could do a better job... Read more.
Enough with tuition protests
Instead of complaining, students should utilize available resources Photo by Sabrina Nemis If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone complain about... Read more.