Opening up Ottawa
The Fulcrum gives you the down-low on the d-town Starting university can be an overwhelming experience. There are classes to register for, textbooks to buy,... Read more.
Rankings, shmankings
The U of O is the best damn university in the country When I applied to university in my Grade 12 year, the University of Ottawa didn’t make the... Read more.
What’s your opinion on?
To join or not to join? EARLIER THIS MONTH in Kelowna, B.C., a gang-related shooting left locally famed gangster Jonathan Bacon dead, a known Hells Angels... Read more.
Roommates versus inmates
How should you approach the roomie relationship? A ROOMMATE IS generally understood to be a person with whom you share a home. Hopefully someone who will ask... Read more.
Underage alcoholics
SEATED WITHIN A short walk to the Quebec border, the University of Ottawa has a unique dilemma when it comes to underage drinking on campus. Alcohol is easily... Read more.
spotlight on
Dave Russell THE MUSIC OF Sarnia-born folk artist Dave Russell is nothing but a big helping of classic Canadiana—only better. Abandoning the archetypal... Read more.
As real as it gets
AS THE LEAVES begin to fall and August becomes a mere memory, students begrudgingly surrender to a new school year. For most of us autumn means a new semester... Read more.
Movie Reviews
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J3HfllvXWE&hd=1 Captain America: The First Avenger Hollywood seems to be suffering from a superhero complex. Its latest... Read more.
For the artistically inclined
How to get involved in the arts on campus WHETHER YOU PLAY an instrument, or love to sing, act, or dance, if you would like to continue doing so on... Read more.
Shining under the stars
Local theatre company celebrates 25 years of productions photo courtesy Odyssey Theatre Èva Morin | Fulcrum Contributor FOR THE PAST two decades,... Read more.
The Fedstock experience
What students can expect from this year’s festivities THIS YEAR'S 101 Week is jammed with events for both new and returning students to enjoy—and... Read more.
A different way to celebrate frosh
Alt 101 Week offers diverse events for students VEGAN BREAKFASTS, SEX workshops, and a night of political comedy are just a few of the events featured... Read more.
Competitive Clubs Season Preview
WITH BADMINTON, BASEBALL, rowing, rugby, soccer, fastball, and virtually any other sport under the sun, the 18 competitive clubs at the University of Ottawa... Read more.
School spirit—it’s free!
HERE WE ARE again—another year of sleepless nights, stress-induced headaches, and caffeine sprees. That dreaded September school year has crept up on us once... Read more.
Hard core work outs without leaving your dorm
IT GOES WITHOUT saying that there will be days when you lack the motivation to leave your res room and head to the gym. Whether the temperatures are south of... Read more.
Thirty ways to get a high-five
A Gee-Gee’s bucket list that’s guaranteed to get you props Whether you’re just entering university or starting your sixth year, there are certain... Read more.
Ah, frosh meat
Di Daniels’ message to the newcomers WELCOME, FROSHERS, TO the University of Ottawa. Your university experience here will be the best of times, the worst of... Read more.
Living large
Make staying at home sweeter FOR MOST FIRST-years, starting university means moving to a new city and living away from home for the first time. But not all... Read more.
The wheels on the bus go all ‘round town…
Discovering Ottawa through the... Read more.
Awarding awesomeness
Taking a look at who has the best 101 Week events YEAR AFTER YEAR, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) dominates the 101 Week calendar.... Read more.
Ottawa after dark
Making memories you’ll never remember Finally, after a long week filled with assignments, early morning classes, and readings, the weekends has arrived.... Read more.
Meet your SFUO services!
Here to help you out whatever your need may be Bike Co-op The SFUO’s mandate to make education accessible for all starts with being able to get to... Read more.
Making academia easy
On-campus resources that are here to help AMIDST ALL THE new places, people, and experiences that come with starting university, some students forget the... Read more.
Rules of library engagement
Things you should and shouldn’t do at Morisset Library The difference between your high school library and that of a university is colossal. In secondary... Read more.
The 10 people you’re sure to meet in university
We’ve all heard the spiel: Stereotyping others is unfair, hurtful, and indicative of being close-minded. But if you spend a month on a university campus,... Read more.