Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) is looking to revamp the system for booking club space come this September.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesBecause the way nudity is depicted now—as a rigid divide between the genders—is only enforcing regressive ideologies within our culture.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe list the top five patios to hit over spring and summer.
Reading Time: 2 minutesPlans are already being drawn up so that the City of Ottawa can take full advantage of all the hate energy that will be generated by West’s performance.
Reading Time: 5 minutesAll the Purple Flowers I walked down the dusty street in the light purple glow of the near-dusk, going to confront someone I had been wishing to see for a long time. There was no one around me, for the street was empty. It was so bitterly quiet that it seemed like even Jesus had …
Reading Time: 2 minutesBob Walker, a celebrated Ottawa-raised animator who was nominated for an Academy Award in 2003, passed away from what’s thought to have been a heart attack last week in California.
Reading Time: 2 minutesStudents of all ages spend a lot of time unwinding after class by playing video games. Kelsey Schmitz, a PhD student at the University of Ottawa, believes these video games have a place inside the classroom as well.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe City of Ottawa will be going full steam ahead with construction of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system, set to be completed in 2018.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe best of the Gee-Gees’ winter season.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile there are many things to enjoy about the winter, let’s get real—life, and beer, is better enjoyed in sunlight and shorts. This will be my last beer review for the Fulcrum, and I’ve decided to leave you all with four spring and summer pints that can be found at an LCBO near you. Remember me as you sip your summer ales somewhere warm and beautiful in the coming months, and never forget the good times alcohol and I brought you. Stay golden. Amsterdam Framboise This beer, brewed seasonally in small batches, is best enjoyed among friends on a sweltering summer day. Surprisingly smooth for a fruity ale, the Framboise manages to walk a fine line between sour and sweet. This strong beer won’t overwhelm you, but it’ll give you and your friends something to …
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the last instalment of Highballs with Hawleywood, we explore perhaps two of the most popular cocktails.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDespite these strict stipulations, droves of U of O students are still jumping at the chance to register for housing placements at Bytown.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis summer’s Bluesfest will be undergoing a radical thematic change now that event organizers are finally giving in to calls to incorporate more “blues” into the festival.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Ottawa announced this month that alumnus Camille Villeneuve donated another $1.5 million to the Telfer School of Management.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter the first general assembly of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) almost ended in flames and the second was somewhat of an apathetic flop, it seems as if our experiment with direct democracy has been rather unsuccessful. It shouldn’t be. If the GA has so far failed, that is probably because …
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re happy and you know it, don’t clap your hands—that’s been banned.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAssociate dean of law Jon Heshka created and teaches two sports law courses at Thompson Rivers University (TRU), which is more than any other Canadian university offers, and he’s not stopping there.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe don’t all have to be in solidarity with the students in Quebec. But we should at least be inspired by them.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOne U of O’s life changed drastically all due to the Arkells.
Reading Time: 2 minutesU of O alumna Kevin O’Shea’s podcast is taking off overseas in Japan.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) revealed at last week’s general assembly that the rape culture workshops that federated bodies were required to undergo earlier in the year didn’t end up happening because of logistical issues.
Reading Time: 2 minutesRather than take attention away from a person’s weight as a symbol of their self-worth and human value, we have given that idea more strength than ever.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSFUO’s Responding to Racism Through Art brought spoken word and rappers out to address racial issues.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study by researchers at the University of Ottawa is changing the way doctors look at blood transfusions.
The study compared the recovery rates of two groups of patients, one group given fresh blood and the other given older blood, and found no link between recovery and the age of the blood being transfused.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA psychotherapist stopped by the U of O discussing how to remove toxicity out of one’s life.
