In a time pervaded by “alternative facts” and general disagreement on topics as basic as whether or not the economy is doing well, we owe it to people to present useful information.
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In the face of lies and “alternative facts,” journalists need to be very judicious about what they report, and fund investigations to get to the real facts.
Although celebrities have full right to a political opinion and a political voice as citizens, the size of the platform available to them has high potential for abuse.
It’s essential that we look at the Manning case with a critical eye, and think about what rights we believe Canadian whistleblowers should be entitled to.
How many great works of literature would never have been written because someone decreed that making faster computers was a more worthwhile endeavor?
Driverless cars are going to be the future, whether we like it or not. So we should make sure that that future benefits Canadians—and that means embracing AI behind the wheel.
Feel like running for student government this winter? The Fulcrum editorial staff weighs in on some sure fire ways to maximize the effectiveness of your campaign.
Paying attention to political scandals in Canada will play a central role in keeping our democracy strong.
A “tasteful” plaque is very different than the type of “corporate branding” you might see on a race car.
Given the potential benefits of the technology, Canada needs to think big and embrace the potential of drones, similar to what our neighbours to the south are doing.
Dropping coal by 2030 is a good step, but Canada needs to take advantage of other policies as well to make a significant impact.
Until the SFUO is in a better position to have the time and funds to properly manage a student bar, they should take a knee.
As a university newspaper meant to ease the access to information and facilitate discussion, releasing staff editorials about why the media should be more biased is an odd choice.
Mandatory voting is certainly something to study for the future, but given our current lack of information and resources at the U of O, the discussion should remain theoretical for the time being.
“This might not be enough, the SFUO should seriously consider handing out free puppies and lattes to get students involved at GAs.”—Emily Smith, third-year economics student.
This kind of police spying attacks whistleblowers, and it only serves to maintain an indecent shroud of secrecy that ultimately makes a mockery of our society and the people that the police are supposed to serve.
Having the SFUO rely on committees staffed only by BOA members is a bad idea, since they work so closely with each other and can face internal pressures that can influence their decisions.
By failing to provide that hammer, the government continues to enable the violent conduct of Canadian mining companies in Latin America.
Instead of complaining about students and evading responsibility, perhaps they should focus that energy on actually doing a better job of promoting the SFUO and its democratic structures.
Fiduciary duty must be synonymous with the needs of students, and if there is ever a conflict between the two, the students should prevail.
Scandinavian countries have been experimenting with this concept for a few years. A recent study of Swedish firms found that when workdays were only six hours long, productivity and worker satisfaction improved, while turnover dropped.
The construction, however inconvenient, is necessary, and the university should be applauded for trying to improve our campus’ infrastructure.
Debating whether or not the U of O’s decision to cancel these subscriptions is a good or bad idea is really beside the point. The main issue here is the process by which the decision is made in the first place.
Some consensual fun I had with friends is being compared to the sexual violence committed by Donald Trump, all because La Rotonde believes it has a right to report on the sexual activities of its students, and not real issues that they face.
Protests are an inherent part of social change and activism. Women’s right to vote, the civil rights movement, and many other important social movements throughout history could not have progressed and amassed the support necessary for things to change without the power of peaceful dissent.
