Reading Time: 4 minutes“It would appear that, after being met with all the fanfare of a watershed historical moment, the TRC has unfortunately proven ineffectual in fomenting the decolonized, Indigenous futurist society anticipated by its proponents,” writes Shann Chiu a third-year U of O English student.
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs the academic accommodations granted during the winter 2020 term were based on the context of being a student during the COVID-19 pandemic, one can only wonder why the same exceptions are not being granted when the reality of the situation has not changed.
Reading Time: 4 minutesOn the first official day back to school, Myriem Sahouli tweeted her concern and frustration to @uOttawa an @uOCampus that she has been trying to book an appointment with the University of Ottawa’s Health Services (UOHS) for weeks and all she receives is a busy signal.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere is something incredibly unsettling about seeing pumpkin spice products so soon. Probably because it’s not autumn yet, and it’s far too early to break out the pumpkin spice.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteApplications are now open for performers from the National Capital region who wish to perform in the Fulcrum’s new live music series called the Fulc Sessions. The Fulc Sessions will be a live concert series that will take place in our basement at the Fulcrum offices at 631 King Edward, Ave.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs COVID-19 continues to bring uncertainty, various Gee-Gees sports teams are awaiting announcements regarding their seasons, or already shifting their focus to 2021. Athletes from the football team, men’s and women’s rugby teams, and the men’s ultimate frisbee team share their outlook on the current situation.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Fulcrum is looking for an Associate Features Editor (AFE) to join our team for the 2020-21 publication year.Deadline to apply is Sept.28 Please submit a resume, cover letter, and one unedited long-form feature sample that reflect your skill as a feature writer to editor@thefulcrum.ca
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEditor’s Note on article published on Oct. 12: “U of O student evicted from residence after mental health crisis.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesA Black student says he was carded and then handcuffed by campus security on a busy street for over two hours for not having identification, spurring widespread accusations of racism, racial profiling and harassment
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNelson Street closed between Somerset and Templeton streets, OC Transpo Route 16 on detour.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a statement released on Sept. 25, the University of Ottawa announced that they have given the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) official notice of termination of the contract held between the SFUO and the university administration.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe U of O spends a lot of time claiming that they care about the mental health and happiness of their students. Extending the length of leases on residence rooms is a simple way for the administration to put those beliefs into action.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAt the conclusion of an outstanding season with the Gee-Gees, forward Brigitte Lefebvre-Okankwu has been named to the U Sports Women’s Basketball All-rookie team.
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow susceptible are we to complex social pressures? Moreover, given the right circumstances, are we willing to do something in the heat of the moment that we would normally consider wrong?
Reading Time: 2 minutesDonovan and Foucher were charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a student at Lakehead University in February of 2014.
Reading Time: 3 minutesTitled Breaking the Mould: The Next Generation of Political Engagement, the event was structured as a town hall session with the 2019 Prime Ministerial candidate.
Reading Time: 3 minutesNot only did I give up on my quest for true love, but this one seemingly insignificant interaction coloured my perspective of the whole city.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s imperative that we take the time to check in with ourselves and monitor our moods. If you feel that mood changes are affecting your success in academics, relationships, or elsewhere, don’t be afraid to seek support.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMental health issues such as anxiety can be triggered or exacerbated by stress. Our education system and the stress it places on students is at least partially to blame for mental health issues across postsecondary campuses.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe fact that the SFUO either has no policy on executive spending, or has one so obscure that a major auditing firm couldn’t track it down is a glaring issue. No matter what, it’s unacceptable to have a student federation with no policy to control spending by the executive.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThese local innovators want to make Ottawa a more eco-friendly place.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Fulcrum reached out to the leaders of our campus’ major political party groups to ask what each thought about the future of Canada’s environmental policy, and why their party will provide what’s needed.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s through this program that Willier’s mother, Stacey Shiner, applied for funding for her daughter and was refused. The government subsequently spent the $110,000 fighting Shiner in the Supreme Court where, in May of this year, she lost the case.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAn initiative like Team Up Speak Up is a great way for the U of O to help raise awareness of concussions. Concussions are a dangerous health risk to athletes, and it’s important that when an athlete suffers a concussion, they are able to get help right away.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe offensive woes for the Gees were highlighted all night. The Gee-Gees could only manage 27 yards rushing and went their third game of the year without scoring an offensive touchdown.
