Reading Time: 5 minutesAfter his parents lost their jobs, international student Ashwath Param was left on his own to pay his high tuition and rent fees. With little job experience, he struggled to make any sufficient income and for two months straight, the only meals he could afford were instant ramen noodles, which he could only eat once every other day.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWithout a bubble system, and without consistently enforcing their own COVID-19 protocols, there have been plenty of positive cases throughout the NFL. Does the league really care about their player and personnel safety?
Reading Time: 4 minutesWith the recent reversion to ‘Stage 2’ lockdowns, local Ottawa businesses are being left in the dust. Atop of decreased student presence and navigating virtual services, how are these businesses adjusting?
Reading Time: 5 minutesCaroline Cox of the Shepherds of Good Hope knew in March when the pandemic hit, they would be in trouble, not just for the number of already-vulnerable persons they help but in losing their dedicated senior volunteers leaving for their health and safety. However, their downtown Ottawa location has had an unexpected uptick in the number of student volunteers.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOnline classes have been hard for students and staff alike, but the lack of effort from professors makes remote learning incredibly difficult for students.
Reading Time: 4 minutes“We don’t know much about the mental health of our workforce in this country. The more this crisis goes on, the more these issues will be compounded,” said Ivy Lynn Bourgeault, a U of O professor and holder of the University’s research chair in gender, diversity and the professions.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe University “received reports that some players were not following self-isolation rules.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith masks becoming a requirement, both name brands and local stores have tried to capitalize on what has become a new market. From nicely coloured cloth masks, to fancy sportsmasks, there are endless options when it comes to face coverings, and people are willing to pay the money for them.
Reading Time: 5 minutes“There needed to be a clear and forceful reaction of the international community,” Packer said in an interview with the Fulcrum. “Unfortunately, what we’ve seen is the opposite.”
Reading Time: 3 minutes“There’s increased stress and anxiety among students because of the disruption and uncertainty caused by COVID-19,” said Rita Notarandrea, ceo of CCSA.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere is no reason good enough to justify partying during COVID-19. If you are posting photos and videos where you are clearly breaking social distancing rules on social media, then don’t be surprised if people are mad at you.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe University of Ottawa has announced that the 2021 winter semester will be held online aside from a few exceptions. Because of COVID-19, staff and students have been forced to adjust to online learning methods for the 2020 spring/summer term, and the 2020 fall term. Is continuing on a remote learning format the way to go or should the University consider returning to in-person courses?
Reading Time: 4 minutesAzadeh Dastmalchi a University of Ottawa PhD student and the co-founder of VitalTracer has developed a smartwatch that can monitor vitals and help in the fight against COVID-19.
Reading Time: 4 minutes ‘I’m literally holding people’s hands while they die because their family members can’t be there and I’m burying bodies, but you’re going to party with your friends and you’re the reason why these people are dying. That was really, really tough for me.’ says Alexis Snell a fourth-year nursing student
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a report conducted by the Canadian Institute for Health Information in 2010, 44 per cent of the sampled seniors who lived in long-term care had a diagnosis or reported symptoms of depression.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe COVID-19 testing centre is quick and efficient, but make sure to stay up late to book an appointment, as slots fill fast.
Reading Time: 4 minutesIncoming students are eager to meet new people despite the current pandemic conditions, but how difficult is it really?
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: 2 minutesEditorial: The student body should be informed when there are cases of COVID-19 on campus by the University.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa Human Rights Research and Education Centre has been soliciting political cartoons about the impact and discourse sparked by COVID-19, in a campaign aptly named #COVICATURE
Reading Time: 2 minutesA student has tested positive for COVID-19 at the University of Ottawa’s 45 Mann residence. The student is receiving health care and self-isolating.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIntramural sports will be played this fall, however they will include a few more rules than last year.
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: 2 minutesScared to come to university after what you’ve seen from reopening universities on TikTok? Have no fear at the U of O!
Reading Time: 5 minutesWith a new virtual semester approaching, students who took part in the summer semester share their experiences with the ups and downs of their U of O’s first predominantly online semester.
