Heckle: Rain boots
$100 for rain boots, really? Although I appreciate the artistic value of a small white rectangle ingeniously bordered by red, and while the font that... Read more.
The Tomato: U of O Health Services launches computer safety initiative
New program encourages safe computing practices among students Photo by Tina Wallace Health Services will launch a new program in January 2014 to... Read more.
The Tomato: No more bail for Chris Brown
Celebrities protest lack of justice for violent criminals in Hollywood Photo Illustration by Tina Wallace After artist Chris Brown recently... Read more.
Senate scandal needs real answers
Public pressure necessary for PM to act responsibly Photo Illustration by Tina Wallace The implications of the current senate scandal go beyond the... Read more.
The Tomato: Child beauty pageant ban causes protests
Overbearing moms and child predators among those outraged Photo by Chloee Detchou The government of France passed a bill to ban beauty pageants for... Read more.
Investment needed in Canadian nuclear energy
Reliable and efficient energy source deserves government support Photo courtesy of Paul Everett (cc) Early in October, Ontario Energy Minister Bob... Read more.
SFUO autocracy inspired by Stephen Harper
Democratic institutions of university controlled by select few The pitfalls of the current conservative federal government have much in common with the... Read more.
Students should get the flu shot
Shortcomings of vaccine have no basis in science Photo by Tina Wallace In what follows, I had planned to denounce the flu shot. I was going to tell you... Read more.
Heckles
Ignorance isn’t a valid reason to criticize musical taste We all have that one friend who doesn’t listen to rap or refuses to let you blast your... Read more.
The Tomato: New full-body condoms protect students from bed bugs
Trojan invents full-body condoms to protect students from common danger in one-night stands Photo by Tina Wallace In light of the Fulcrum’s... Read more.
The Halloween survival guide
How to do the night right as a university student Photo by Mico Mazza Halloween can be a stressful time for students. Costume assembling, themed... Read more.
It’s my body and I’ll pierce if I want to
Don't judge body modifications by a double standard Photo by Tina Wallace “You look like a cow. Later we’re going to tie you to the fence by your nose... Read more.
Wikipedia deserves respect
It's the Internet's encyclopedia and can be valuable to university students Photo by Tina Wallace Every month Wikipedia gets 470 million visitors viewing... Read more.
Calorie counts are undemocratic
Government should stay off the menu Photo by Mico Mazza Ontario’s Health Minister Deb Matthews recently announced plans to introduce legislation that... Read more.
Heckle: Manners
Bad manners go around and come around I’ve decided to give this city the edifying lesson it so sorely needs. We simply have no manners anymore. I’m not... Read more.
The Tomato: Bus route opens exclusively for inconsiderate assholes
New route alleviates congestion of awful human beings on public transit Illustration by Joshua Balanuik Diane Deaner, chair of the City of... Read more.
The Tomato: Greening our campus
Construction underway to improve classroom environments Photo by Tina Wallace In response to persistent demands, contractors have begun construction... Read more.
David Gilmour: author, professor, sexist
Writer’s comments about female and homosexual writers made worse by explanation Photo courtesy of Sandrine Expilly David Gilmour, a Canadian... Read more.
The Tomato: Nobel Peace Prize announces nominations
Class of 2013 said to be most peaceful in history Photo Illustration by Tina Wallace Former KGB spy turned shirtless Russian president Vladimir Putin was... Read more.
Our version of democracy is dead
We deserve better than the shell of representative government we've been given Photo by Rebecca Potter Recent events in Canada and the United States have... Read more.
The Tomato: Coffee deemed conclusively neutral
New study confirms coffee is neither good nor bad for your health Photo by Tina Wallace Coffee drinkers can finally put their minds at ease... Read more.
Heckles: Social media
Advantages of social media are imagined Modern day 2013: Welcome to the new age of technology, the generation of connection, and the boom of social... Read more.
Point/Counterpoint
Should the sale of alcohol in Ontario be privatized? Alcohol should be sold in convenience stores Madison McSweeney | Fulcrum Staff Expanding... Read more.
Getting past first-year hype
University can be the time of your life if you forget about your expectations Illustration by Jennifer Vo I couldn’t put my finger on where... Read more.
Students deserve commitment
SFUO executives should know what they signed up for Unless students can guarantee their commitment for the full academic school year, they shouldn’t be... Read more.