As feminist professors, it is our job to engage with Palestinian justice, in part because of the pivotal role Palestine plays in increasingly popular calls for transnational feminist frameworks to dismantle the structures of racism, heteropatriarchy, economic, environmental and colonial injustice around the world.
COVID-19 was not left in 2020. In fact, cases across the country have been steadily increasing. But with hard-to-find information, how do you protect yourself and others?
On Sept. 10, the presidential debate between the two candidates particularly highlighted the kind of hopeful presidency Harris could bring to the U.S in 2025.
To some students, I’m sure it was just a gap between 3 Brothers Shawarma and Circle K.
In the back-to-campus COVID rush, a chance to further develop online and hybrid learning formats feels squandered. Fulcrum contributor Areej El-Sharif argues it’s not too late for universities to properly invest.
On Sept. 4, Western University approved a new policy limiting on-campus protests, with several other universities taking action against encampment protests from over the summer. But as Amira Benjamin argues, if universities truly want to make their campus a better place, they’ll work with the students who are actively contributing to that very effort.
City staff are projecting a $25 million deficit and are anticipating the 2025 deficit to be as high as $120 million, a financial bullet that has to be dealt with. But a Scrooge-like way of addressing budget concerns will put customers in the line of fire, and threaten to plunge OC Transpo into a vicious cycle.
To change UOSU, we need to start with the Executive Oversight Committee, argues FSS Director James Adair.
The police station in the Rideau Centre does not solve any of the issues facing downtown citizens, argues Isabella Fiore.
Engineering professor Braughken Axel sent out an email to his ENG1104 students on Aug. 31 to inform them that the first week of classes will be held in an O-Train car.
For the 2024-25 year, the U of O has combined your student ID card and your U-Pass into one saucy little card. But here’s a step further: why not virtual ID cards?
For us, the students at the University of Ottawa, the story of Bangladesh’s student protests is both inspiring and empowering. It shows just how much impact a united and passionate group of students can have on the world.
Dear Editor, Working people power Canada’s economy. But despite our hard work, workers and our families are struggling to get ahead. Our pay cheques are stretched thin. Grocery prices are sky-high, interest rates are crushing us, and the cost of a home is through the roof – all while the wealthiest corporations keep taking bigger profits. Corporations …
Editor’s Note: This letter was first submitted on July 13; statistics maybe be slightly out of date. As a reader of your publication, I express my deep concern regarding the recent report by The Lancet on the true nature of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The report reveals that more than 37,000 Palestinians have been …
The most effective health intervention is vaccination, which guarantees that kids will not only make it through their first year of life but will also thrive as adults. Vaccines have prevented almost 154 million deaths in the last 50 years, or six deaths every minute. The 51% decrease in the global under-5 death rate since …
Dear Editor, New Canadian sanctions against ongoing settler attacks in Palestine are reasonable but unlikely to have the desired impact. Equally important is the need for Canada to stand up against all violence against civilians, especially violence against children, to reinforce the maintenance of humanitarian access corridors, and to protect the unique needs of children …
Fulcrum intern Elyse Barker delves into the perspectives of two individuals whose insights shed light on the invaluable role the ByWard Market plays in enriching the lives of students.
No worker should be injured, made sick, or die just because they had to make a living.
We know that prevention is better than cure. The government should be proactive and do more to solve this problem before it gets even worse.
The plastics we commonly use are produced from petroleum and go into the manufacturing of a large quantity of goods. They are a main source of pollution.
The globe celebrated a tremendous milestone in 2022: child mortality rates reached an all-timelow, with a 50% reduction in fatalities among children under the age of five since 2000. Thisaccomplishment demonstrates the value of investing in health and education. Despite theseachievements, 4.9 million children die each year from avoidable causes, highlighting thecontinuous need for action. …
Why has watching sports and gambling ads become a homogenous experience?
After news broke that the NCAA is reportedly removing restrictions on CHL players playing in the NCAA, we take a look at the possible ramifications for U SPORTS hockey.
After studying for five years at the University of Ottawa as a disabled student, I think it fair to say that it isn’t the pillar of accessibility. Yes, most buildings on campus have at least one wheelchair-friendly entrance, and the U of O’s Student Academic Success Service promises to meet student accomodations…but is it enough?
I’m writing to address two recent stories in The Fulcrum where fires in properties that are owned or managed by Smart Living Properties have been referenced. I appreciate the opportunity to shed light on the events surrounding these unfortunate incidents.
