Reading Time: 2 minutesThe SFUO’s role in this transition period was first laid out in their interim agreement with the University of Ottawa’s administration.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesBueckert supported his earlier characterisations by pointing to Di Franco’s self-association with personalities that are frequently connected with the “alt-right” movement. On his Facebook profile, for example, Di Franco styles himself “Milo on facebook: James Damore in real life”.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“This year’s lobby asks are a little bit in response to some of the cuts that we’ve seen, but also still setting the direction for (the) future.” —Nour Alideeb, CFS Chairperson.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“These women have largely been ignored in research, thus our knowledge about how they respond to various exposures is unknown, and that needs to change.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe fundamental principle of quantum mechanics is superposition which states that a particle can exist in multiple places at the exact same time.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“We told UOSU that if a plan wasn’t in place very soon we have been advised that we have no choice but to start a process we want to avoid” —Paige Booth.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“Both parties agreed to open and transparent communication throughout the transition process,” said a representative of the UOSU in an email to the Fulcrum. “The SFUO has failed to maintain open communication with us and we have been left in the dark regarding most of their plans.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesAgribusiness is mentioned in Ottawa’s Rural Affairs and Economic Development Plan as a vital growth industry in the region’s future.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“There is a bunch of reasons. Part of it is the pipeline, but it’s mostly that I’ve seen people struggling. I’m from Newfoundland, and our province has been ignored by the government for years and years.” —Angie Reed, protestor.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I don’t think anyone expects this to be easy, and I don’t think anyone claimed it would be easy,” —Tiyana Maharaj.
Reading Time: 3 minutesPulles hopes that having the first-hand experience fresh in their mind will make councillors think critically about transit during budget debates.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“A hackathon is a place where people can work on something that excites them and something they want to do,” —MinhThao Dang, coordinator for uOttaHack.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThey were declared the official winner of the referendum on Feb.11 and will now begin the process of taking over as the University of Ottawa’s exclusive student union.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“We’ve seen quite a buildup (in membership). So to be able to actually organize and host conferences like this—That’s a big deal.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesResearch underway at the U of O finds 27 per cent of employees take a leave of absence, most often because of work overload.
Reading Time: 3 minutesTrudeau’s administration claims to have made reconciliation and compensation efforts with Canada’s First Nations peoples a key part of their platform.
Reading Time: 3 minutesStudent Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) executive coordinator Vanessa Dorimain is alleged to have created a fake Facebook account under the name of Gabriella Auguste to boost the SFUO’s online image.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe debate was the final event planned before the vote for a new student union at the U of O on Feb. 8. Tensions were high as both unions answered questions from students and moderators about the future of student services on campus.
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor four days, Trudeau’s team exposed zebrafish to Prozac as embryos. Shortly after hatching, the fish were showing lower cortisol levels compared to those not exposed to the drug. When exposed to stress or new environments, the male fish responded less.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa’s Board of Governors met on Jan. 28 to discuss the school’s response to the Ford government’s cuts, the expansion of Francophone services, and the ongoing issues facing the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO).
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis new wave of private residences is defined by their high-end amenities including fitness centres, study rooms, game lounges and planned social events. But responses to the business model from students have been mixed.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAccording to the Office of the Minister of Women and Gender Equality, the advisory committee aims to create an atmosphere where fewer Canadians are affected by gendered violence on campuses.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Eyeopener obtained photos of financial statements which show purchases—some upwards of $2,000—with a credit card under the Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU) president’s name.
Reading Time: 3 minutesJay said the RSU has not submitted receipts for any of their purchases since they came into office in May. She set a deadline of February 1 for the exec team to submit the receipts.
Reading Time: 3 minutesParpart’s lecture, presented by Centre for International Policy Study and the International Theory Network (ITN)’s speaker series, sought to bring nuance to the topics of silence, voice, and how women handle dangerous and gendered situations.
