Editorial Staff
Editor-in-Chief
Kavi Vidya Achar
(They/them)
Kavi is in their third year of a dual major in political science and public administration. Kavi was previously Editor-in-Chief of their high school news magazine and an editor for three years. Kavi served as a news editor for the 2023-24 publishing year, and was elected as co-EIC for the 2024-2025 publishing year, and now serves as EIC for the 2025-2026 publishing year.
Online Editor
Ayai Offor
(She/Her)
Ayai is a graduate of Biomedical Science at the University of Ottawa. She is interested in science communication, writing, and content creation. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending several hours on call with her friends.
News Writer
Isabelle Leahey Jay
(She/her)
Isabelle is excited to return to the Fulcrum as a news writer for the 2025- 2026 publishing year. She is in her third year of Political Science and Communications in French, with a strong interest in local and international affairs.
Arts & Culture Editor
Sifa Tisambi
(They/Them)
Sifa is a third-year student majoring in Feminist and Gender Studies, with an interest in Queer studies within the Black diaspora. They’ve immersed themselves in Ottawa’s growing art and cultural scene, documenting many events through their videography projects. They are thrilled to join the Fulcrum as the editor of the Arts & Culture section and are committed to the authentic portrayal of Ottawa and its diverse communities.
Junior Online Editor
Marwa Massoom
(She/her)
Marwa is a second year communications student at the University of Ottawa and a junior online editor and broadcaster at The Fulcrum. She enjoys covering campus life, sports media along with highlighting student perspectives
Sports Editor
Alexandrea Abungin
(She/her)
Alexandrea is a second year student in the Political Science and JD program. With OUA.tv pivoting to a subscription-based model for select sports, she hopes to use her role at the Fulcrum to keep Gee-Gees coverage accessible to students. In her spare time, she enjoys reaching REM state on the Fulcrum living room couch.
Staff Writer
Bhoomi Dahiya
(She/her)
Bhoomi is a third-year student pursuing a Joint Honours in Economics and Political Science. She is interested in the reciprocal relationship between art and social movements, and the critical role of community building in this interplay. When she’s not catching up on readings, she loves to paint, see what’s on at ByTowne, and walk through the city with her camera.
Broadcast News Editor
Azeeza Kagzi
(She/her)
Azeeza is a graduate of Political Science at the University of Ottawa. She is returning as the Broadcast News Editor for the Fulcrum for the 2025-2026 publishing year.
Managing Editor
Daniel Jones
(He/Him)
Daniel Jones is a fourth year student of History and English. He previously work as the Arts & Culture editor for the Fulcrum during the 2024-2025 publishing year, and as a contributor before that. When he’s not editing, emailing, or writing, readers can catch him trying to win a game of Mahjong.
News Editor
Kyla Perry
(She/her)
Kyla is in her final year of a political science degree. As the Fulcrum’s 2025–2026 news editor, she’s passionate about digging into stories that shape campus and uncovering what matters to students. When she’s not reporting, you can find her reading the posters on streetlights or writing a research paper.
Features/Opinions Editor
James Adair
(He/Him)
James Adair is the features and opinions editor for the Fulcrum, studying political science and public administration in his 5th year.
Business, Science & Tech Editor
Basant Chawla
(She/her)
Basant is in her fourth year of a BCom degree in Healthcare Analytics and Business Tech Management. She is the Business, Science & Tech Editor for the 2025-2026 publishing year.
Sports Writer
Liam Corbett
(He/him)
Liam is in his fourth year studying Economics and Philosophy at the University of Ottawa. Returning for his second year as a sports reporter, passionate about all things Gee-Gees. In his free time, he enjoys pondering, playing guitar, and watching sports debates on who’s the goat.
Staff Writer
Marjan Massoom
(She/her)
Marjan is serving as a staff writer for the 2025–26 publishing year. She holds a BA in Psychology, where she developed a strong interest in understanding human behaviour and social dynamics. Now entering the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University, she is focusing on news writing. Marjan brings that same curiosity about people and systems into her reporting, covering stories that highlight the experiences and issues shaping campus and city life.
Videographer
Pavel Nangfack
(He/him)
Pavel is in his fifth year at the University of Ottawa studying a joint honours in computer science and mathematics. Apart from school and work, He does professional photography and videography, as well as engaging in many other extra curricular activities such as skateboarding, football (not American) and volleyball. Pavel hopes to bring engaging videos and visuals to the Fulcrum this year.
Business Staff
Executive Director
Jason Seguya
manager@thefulcrum.ca
Non-Business Staff
Ombudsperson
Vacant
ombudsperson@thefulcrum.ca
If you have any complaints against the editorial content of the Fulcrum that the Editor-in-Chief did not resolve to your satisfaction, you can email our ombudsperson at ombudsperson@thefulcrum.ca. The ombudsperson is an impartial party not employed by the corporation who will take your concerns seriously and who has the power to pursue a resolution on your behalf.
General Contact
Office Address:
631 King Edward Ave
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5
Mailing Address:
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