Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Nov. 17, Liberal candidate and dean of the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law, common law section, Nathalie Des Rosiers was elected as a member of provincial parliament (MPP) for the Ottawa-Vanier riding.
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Reading Time: 8 minutes“Exploring one’s sexuality is a vital and important part of growing up and learning about ourselves and our bodies. Any such exploration, however, must be done consensually for all parties involved.”
Reading Time: 5 minutesMedia is an indispensable part of society—but it can only be effective when it has the best interests of their nation in mind. Unfortunately, the news media indulged a little too much in the revenue boost that Donald Trump brought them.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I’m absolutely shocked at the outcome. The implications of this meeting could be felt for a very long time.”—Peter Ellis, a political science professor at the U of O.
Reading Time: 4 minutesPeople in power must be aware and responsible for the influence and impact their rhetoric has, especially in tense times.
Reading Time: 2 minutesVance believes that his success in life shouldn’t be seen as particularly remarkable. Instead, as he puts it, “I’ve achieved something quite ordinary, which doesn’t happen to most kids who grow up like me.”
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Nov. 12 General Assembly (GA) of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) did not reach quorum for the fifth time in a row, leading to concerns over a lack of promotion, as well as student apathy.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA University of Ottawa student has died following an altercation with a 27 year-old man outside Piper’s Bar and Grill near St. Laurent Shopping Centre on Nov. 6.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe CBC reported that the workers “sought shelter in a safe zone underground” until they were rescued by firefighters. Two of the workers are unharmed, while one suffered a minor hand injury.
Reading Time: 8 minutes“The First World War veterans are all gone, the Second World War veterans are in their 90s, so there is a changing face of who the veterans are and who is celebrating Remembrance Day.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesHaving the SFUO rely on committees staffed only by BOA members is a bad idea, since they work so closely with each other and can face internal pressures that can influence their decisions.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn Sunday, Oct. 30 the University of Ottawa lacrosse team pulled off what’s being called the most stunning upset in Canadian University Field Lacrosse Association (CUFLA) history.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter a stunning, undefeated run to the national final, the Gee-Gees women’s rugby team fell just short of their goal, returning to Ottawa with a silver medal and the pride of the entire school.
Reading Time: 4 minutesA number of students present at the meeting had concerns over two motions proposed at the meeting, the first of which was to abolish section 3.13.4 in the SFUO constitution.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn Wednesday, Nov. 2, students from the University of Ottawa took part in a nation-wide protest to call for free tuition.
Reading Time: 2 minutesLots of Americans will be moving to Canada in the wake of Tuesday’s election. There’s just no way those were empty threats, they’re definitely going to do it and you need to be ready.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Nov. 6 meeting of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)’s Board of Administration (BOA) will see motions to reduce the power of the General Assembly (GA), according to an advance copy of the motions made available to BOA members before each meeting, which was obtained by the Fulcrum.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThree wins at Jack Donohue Tournament helps team gel before season starts.
Reading Time: 3 minutes“For me, as for many others, the program was truly a defining moment in my life.”
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhile Canada has committed to resettling more Syrian refugees than any other country besides Germany, has it been able to provide them with a true home?
Reading Time: 3 minutesStarting Jan. 9, the U of O’s Department of Theatre will be launching a YouTube drama program, where students will get the opportunity to learn about the art of whining in front of a camera for 20 minutes.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt was a hard-fought battle, but the Gee-Gees prevailed, proving why they’re the best team in their conference and perhaps the nation.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Oct. 24 rally began at the University of Ottawa campus, where students, Indigenous groups, and other community members marched to Parliament Hill.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe depleted and demoralized Garnet and Grey squad was unable to get any sort of momentum.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFiduciary duty must be synonymous with the needs of students, and if there is ever a conflict between the two, the students should prevail.
