Reading Time: 7 minutesDespite the fact that mental health issues are on the rise amongst Canadian post-secondary students, the resources are not always matching up with the increased demand.
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Reading Time: 6 minutesThe nation’s Capital has witnessed the many changes that have accompanied the art form first-hand. But what exactly does Ottawa’s tattoo scene look like today, and how does it reflect evolving attitudes towards body art?
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Fulcrum sat down and talked with a number of local content creators to document their journey and success on the popular video sharing website.
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe fight for the right to have an abortion is not a question of legal legitimacy, now it seems to be a question of access.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen building your bartending skills it’s important to have the right tools for the job.
Reading Time: 6 minutesOne has to wonder if Pokémon GO will be just another trending topic over social media or if it will have a potentially long-term impact?
Reading Time: 7 minutesRemember when you were a kid, and you still received an allowance? Is it a good idea to apply that same principle to the world of adults?
Reading Time: 8 minutesWith midterms and finals on the horizon, a lot of students are in need of a good hug. Luckily, the Canadian cuddle industry is here to provide such snuggly comfort…for a price.
Reading Time: 8 minutesAre electronic cigarettes the key to successful smoking cessation in Ontario, or are these devices just part of the problem?
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re looking to help out a fellow human being during the holidays, the Fulcrum highlights different charitable enterprises in the Ottawa area.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhile it seems like stark religious lines are being drawn in the sand this time of year, Fulcrum contributor Nadia Helal talks about Muslim and Christian holiday traditions.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis year, don’t waste your hard earned cash buying all your Christmas gifts at the Rideau Centre. The Fulcrum shows you how to make items like bath bombs and snow globes from the comfort of your own home.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith these recipes in hand, you should be set for your next big holiday shindig.
Reading Time: 7 minutesHow has the Postmedia, Sun media merger affected Canada’s print media landscape since the deal was finalized in March? Media critics Jesse Brown, Vivian Smith, and Kelly Toughill weigh in on this contentious issue.
Reading Time: 7 minutesAbout a 1/3 of the general public don’t trust genetically modified food. However, 9 out of 10 scientists say that they are perfectly safe. Who should you believe?
Reading Time: 3 minutesDon’t let that stupid gag reflex get in the way of sexy evening. Di Daniels shows you how to go “deep” under the covers.
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhile the Ontario government covers sex reassignment surgery under OHIP, the road to getting these surgeries is unnecessarily long and bumpy.
Reading Time: 7 minutesIn lieu of International Education Week, the Fulcrum talks about why so many Canadian students are hesitant to study outside of this country.
Reading Time: 8 minutesWhy does the buying, storing, moving, and eventual disposal of stuff occupy such an important place in our lives? Better yet, is this obsession an economic issue or a psychological issue, or both?
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhy the potential benefits of commercial and recreational drones are flying over our heads Illustration by Adam Gibbard Dippin’ Dots. Microwaves. Menstrual pads. The Internet. GPS. Cargo pants. Some of the wonders of modern life—and an unflattering fashion trend of the late ‘90s—all started as military innovation and were later adapted for commercial and …
Reading Time: 7 minutesI’m not sure I remember the very first time I experienced racism or discrimination.
Reading Time: 13 minutesIf we were to describe a group on campus whose job and financial security changes month to month, whose members don’t know if they’ll have a job from semester to semester, who don’t know if they can afford to pay their bills or rent, and who are often forced to work 60-hour weeks to make ends meet, you’d probably assume we’re talking about students.
Reading Time: 11 minutesWhen I woke up at 6 a.m. on Oct. 4 to join the legions of the undead, I wasn’t expecting much of a turnout.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA University of Ottawa grad has developed a new app that gives more options to users of today’s hottest matchmaker.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDowntown desserts: where to satisfy your sweet tooth in the city.
