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Reading Time: 2 minutesTake one glance at the Gothic architecture of Parliament Hill and it may seem like you have time-travelled back to 1867. The way in which the government conducts business—along with some “elder” members of Parliament (MPs)—may further convince you that this institution is a relic of the past.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Rideau Centre is preparing to undergo a $250-million facelift over the next couple of years, and although shopaholics might be pleased, most students shouldn’t be. The shopping mall is looking to bring in some new stores, and I fear they’re not the kind students will be able to afford.

Reading Time: 2 minutesA sessional lecturer on human sexuality in the department of psychology at the University of British Columbia refutes claims made in a TEDx talk that warn of the dangers of Internet pornography.

Reading Time: 2 minutes “I am something of a solitary person and I value my privacy,” she said during a press conference held directly after a recent ultrasound appointment, which was broadcast on television and documented by her mother on Twitter and Instagram.

Reading Time: 2 minutes“Their services just weren’t sustainable. They went out and bought a mahogany record player chest from Value Village, which we allowed because it only cost 25 bucks—but the thing used up the same amount of energy it takes to light the new FSS building,” said Cherdon.

Reading Time: 2 minutesI mean, the point of having both Catholic schools and public schools is so that parents can choose which institution to send their children to. And if the family belongs to another faith, then their children can go to a private school teaching that religion.

Reading Time: 3 minutesStudent’s U-Pass concern finally resolved, SFUO issues refund Jane Lytvynenko | Fulcrum Staff Five months after submitting a request to refund her U-Pass fee, Julie Corrigan, a PhD student at the University of Ottawa, got her cheque in the mail. Corrigan, who went abroad to do research, exchanged 33 emails and many phone calls with …

Reading Time: 2 minutes…spamming your Facebook friends with phony offers goes beyond poor judgment. It’s poor etiquette.

Reading Time: 2 minutes…schools are jumping the gun in considering ditching cursive writing. It may fall into disuse eventually, but for the time being it should remain a vital part of learning in elementary school.

Reading Time: 2 minutesStudents were caught off guard on the morning of Feb. 12 when they went to pick up their weekly copy of La Rotonde and found newsstands empty.

Reading Time: 9 minutesHere, the Fulcrum looks at dietary choices, like eating organic, local, and seasonal, and seeks to understand how the snacks and meals we choose impact the world around us.

Reading Time: 2 minutesColin Muir Dorward, a U of O master of fine arts student and the latest artist to be highlighted at SAW Gallery, says he finds his inspiration in the everyday.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa will join in on the Harlem Shake online sensation on March 2 as students are invited to participate in a dance party on none other than Parliament Hill.

Reading Time: 3 minutesFor the first time in 20 years, the City of Ottawa has approved new licenses for street-food vendors around the city.

Reading Time: 2 minutesTo say that this past week has been a good one for Karina Krueger Schwanke would be an understatement.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThink you know your Gee-Gees sports? Think again! Tweet your answers to @Fulcrum_Sports to receive a prize!*   1. The annual football game against Carleton University—a tradition that will resume with the comeback of the Ravens football program—was called what? a. The Bubba Bowl b. The Capital Hoops Classic c. The Badger Bowl d. The …

Reading Time: 5 minutesTHE U OF O women’s hockey team has ended their season in the first round of playoffs, losing two consecutive games to the Université de Montréal Carabins in the Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) semi-finals.

Reading Time: 4 minuteslove my body and I love exposing it to the world—I love the exposure so much, you could even say it turns me on—a lot. In light of this, I’ve become a bit of a professional streaker.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWe’ve got six weeks left until exams, and while hitting the books is imminent, make sure you take the time to check out some of the amazing events happening on campus and throughout the city. This weekend’s rundown will get you back into gear for the last half of the semester.

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