When I raise my right arm, it is an act of free will or simply a biological impulse? This question, posed by the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, is an example of an age-old debate in modern philosophy: Does free will exist?
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Due to a marked absence of tobacco, electronic cigarettes have been widely embraced as a healthy alternative to smoking—but are they really?
Feeling threatened can bring out the worst in people. When Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was able to shoot and kill Cpl. Nathan Cirillo at the National War Memorial and infiltrate Parliament on Oct. 22, two places many University of Ottawa students have been to without fear, it reminded us of our vulnerability.
“If you’re all out of options, just sleep on the floor. I do it all the time.”
Reading levels on campus reached a crisis point this past reading week, causing most University of Ottawa services to become overwhelmed.
I believe nurture has a bigger influence on our personalities. Because nature just makes us something physical—a man, a woman, big, small, short, tall—but nurture is what makes us unique under the surface.
The Fulcrum gives its two cents on the Campus Freedom Index, questionable fashion choices, and online ratings for group work, in this special editorial mid-semester roundup.
Illustration by Brennan Bova
One of the pillars of Canadian identity is our tolerance. Shouldn’t our national anthem represent the same?
In a world where native language and culture is quickly disappearing, the intent behind this law is understandable. However, it is a seriously flawed method of preserving a culture, especially since this law is asking community members to choose between their partner and their native heritage.
Human beings use their brains to their full potential all the time. Yes, that’s a complete 100 per cent.
A University of Ottawa student is attempting to break the world record for taking the greatest number of offensive selfies in the shortest amount of time.
Yes, shameful sexist attitudes and policies were prevalent throughout Canada’s history. But covering up the mistakes of our past in a shroud of political correctness will not help us do better in the future.
Regardless of how you may feel about student government, when the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) protests tuition fee increases, they are accurately representing the views of the majority of the student body. However, at the recent SFUO-led protest requesting a drop in tuition fees at the opening of the Advanced Research Complex (ARC), many students feel their interests were not well represented. Not because they wish for tuition to continue rising, but because they feel this particular protest was inappropriate and ineffective. And that it was.
Students actually do have a chance to make a difference. By voting for the Green Party, they have the opportunity to launch a champion of proportional representation into the running, and topple these eternal Liberal and Conservative fiefdoms that have dominated Canada for far too long.
As the UOMSA is requesting space for the religious purposes of a large number of students, it is without a doubt more pressing than many requests. However, space is an issue on this campus for everyone.
The CRTC’s decision to completely ignore Netflix reveals its waning authority in the area of regulating television content.
According to recent studies, it turns out money does play a substantial role in helping one achieve a certain level of contentment.
Revolutions are televised or they didn’t happen.
At my height, even the most mundane tasks require an inordinate amount of effort.
Simple slogans are supposed to be the most effective. The problem with a three word slogan though, is that it only has those three words to convey a message.
The Fulcrum editorial board explains why they love the fall.
Three years and over a million Netflix customers later, Rogers and Shaw are trying to get into the online streaming game. Their new service, Shomi launches in November. It looks like Netflix without the red, provides similar programming, and will initially be available only to existing Rogers and Shaw customers for $8.99 a month.
Pit bulls, the first and foremost on a blacklist of dogs that have become victims of our irrational fears and ill-placed judgments, have certainly earned a reputation they don’t deserve.
In a press conference, Mayor Jim Watson confirmed speculation that the Poop Fairy, a long-time City of Ottawa employee, is finally retiring.
