While there are no immediate solutions to reduced course offerings and staffing at the U of O, diverse learning options can be offered to alleviate the workload of lecturers as well as ensuring that students of various backgrounds remain engaged and pass courses on their first try.
Whether you’re cramming for midterms or signing out books for pleasure, everyone could use a refresher on how to behave in the library.
Bill 29 prioritizes the comfort of transphobes over the safety and joy of trans athletes
Sometimes reaching out to the university services feels like screaming into a void. But shouldn’t ease of communication be a bigger priority?
Public health must meet people where they are—online, in their communities, and with the transparency they deserve.
There is a lot of hype, hope, and money surrounding the major tech breakthrough that is AI. But one major resource is being used to fuel it all – freshwater.
In the land commonly perceived by its political divisions, I discovered something transformative: the power of conversation to bridge even the deepest of divides.
Canada must step up. Increasing the International Assistance Envelope (IAE) by $650 million in Budget 2025 is not just an investment—it is a lifeline.
For decades, students and young people have often been the driving force behind major social movements. From the Civil Rights movement, to anti-war protests, to Occupy Wall Street, to BLM; students are rarely afraid to shy away from the front lines.
Need a coffee machine, a couch, or just a cute sweater for cheap? Look no further than your Facebook Marketplace tab!
With a federal election looming on the horizon, we are at a critical point of political tension. Sooo, you’re registered to vote, right?
For those pulling all-nighters or juggling odd schedules, grocery stores with extended hours could make all the difference.
As the Christmas holiday season draws nearer and people bring out their cards to begin their holiday shopping, observers of the holiday divide into two distinct groups: Christmas tree lovers and artificial tree lovers.
Internet, you’ve done a lot of good for a lot of people, but also a lot of bad for many others. But you’ve REALLY let yourself go, hanging around the wrong crowd…it’s kind of embarrassing.
Two opposing celebrations: Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day are happening on the same day. This juxtaposition of the biggest event celebrating consumption and the biggest event critiquing overconsumption is coming to the University of Ottawa on Nov. 29.
Digital literacy is a necessity for modern education.
Still feeling distraught over the election? Try managing your feelings with some helpful strategies.
This article isn’t about the US election, no. The US election was a catalyst for its creation, but no matter who won on Wednesday night, there would’ve been people fear mongering, commentating, and condemning the results, who’ve never done a day of activism or politics in their lives.
While Canadian high schools equip students for Canadian universities in some regard, the system leaves them unprepared for other aspects of university that are essential to the smooth sailing and success of their university career.
The notion that removing bike lanes will reduce traffic congestion is flawed, writes Sydney Grenier.
Now obviously if every U of O student took this advice it would upend the Ottawa housing market, but I have this hunch that less than 100 people will read this. So if you are one of the people heed my warnings: move out of Sandy Hill.
Students can face additional challenges during cold months that make them extra vulnerable to not only getting sick, but staying sick. Fulcrum freelancer Kyla Perry suggests that the U of O can beat the “college plague” by being more accommodating.
The problem lies in the potential applications of AI in the educational realm today … The rapid rate of growth in artificial intelligence over the past few years has brought several drastic changes to education.
Like thousands of others, I started university in 2019, and trucked through it until graduation. My picturesque view of academia has been shattered, but my drive for learning (regardless of method) has remained the same.
Living in an age where you can read about every crisis happening in the world from your couch is overwhelming, to say the least. But Fulcrum freelancer Kyla Perry argues that critical consumption triumphs over apathy.
