Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe University of Ottawa and former players on the Gee-Gees men’s hockey team have settled a class-action lawsuit, the administration announced Monday evening. The settlement was approved by the Ontario Superior Court on Friday.
Reading Time: 18 minutes“School’s great, but getting involved with the Fulcrum is so much better.” — Katherine DeClerq, Fulcrum alum.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“I hope this debate will generate interest, and for young people to see that these issues are considered by politicians, and by some of the parties, anyhow.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe organization hosts surveys to determine which political issues matter to students, and to demonstrate which parties are most aligned on those issues.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDebates were held on Feb. 5 at the SITE cafeteria for the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa presidential and vice-president equity candidate debates. Representatives for and against the Racialized Student Centre also debated.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDebates were held on Feb. 4 at the University Centre Agora for the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa election candidates. Vp university affairs, vp finance, and vp social candidates debated today, and the remaining positions will meet on Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. in SITE.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa announced on Jan. 16 that the men’s hockey team will be suspended for the 2015–16 season.
Reading Time: 2 minutesGlögg and more Whether you’re looking for the right red at the end of a long day, or the perfect white to pair with your Christmas turkey, I’ve got you covered. Pelee Island Pinot Noir, $10.95 — There’s nothing better than a glass of red wine at the end of a long winter day. This …
Reading Time: < 1 minute“If you’re all out of options, just sleep on the floor. I do it all the time.”
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Fulcrum staff recommend their best fall beverages in a special edition of Highballs with Hawleywood, Pints with Ponyboy, and Van Dyk’s Vineyards.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Fulcrum editorial board explains why they love the fall.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Carleton Ravens won the 2014 Panda Game 33–31 with just seconds left in the game. Check out how the game went down according to students and Fulcrum staff.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis faculty will cater to students interested in both hard sciences and the humanities, and will include specialization options in sentient robotics, planetary destroyer engineering, solar disruption, and general arts.
Reading Time: 2 minutesInternal investigation finds that coach failed to report incident to university; some players engaged in unacceptable behaviour Photo by Sabrina Nemis UPDATED: The Ottawa Citizen reports that some of the hockey players have retained a lawyer in order to sue the university. “You’ve got a team of 24 players. My information is that, at the …
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFormer University of Ottawa professor Denis Rancourt was convicted on June 5 of committing libel against another professor.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStudents and executive members of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa and the Graduate Students’ Association gathered in front of Tabaret Hall on May 26 to protest tuition fee increases. The planned Board of Governors meeting took place via teleconference.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe term’s last meeting of the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) Board of Administration (BOA) was cut short when it lost quorum.
Reading Time: 4 minutesUniversity of Ottawa president Allan Rock sat down with the Fulcrum on April 3 to provide updates on this year’s top news stories.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCity council rejected a proposal by developer Viner Assets to build a 180-unit student residence in Sandy Hill at the intersection of Laurier Avenue and Friel Street in a 14–9 vote on March 26.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe union representing security staff at Carleton University voted in favour of a deal with the school on March 30.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) will meet on April 10 and April 24 to determine whether accreditation from a B.C. law school, which prohibits the enrolment of LGBTQ+ students, will be accepted in Ontario.
Reading Time: 4 minutesClapping, chanting, and a vuvuzela interrupted University of Ottawa professor Janice Fiamengo and her speech on “men’s issues and feminism’s double standards” on March 28, causing a loud feud between participants and protestors.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe University of Ottawa has revealed the members of its taskforce on respect and equality created earlier this month in response to recent events and allegations of sexual assault and rape culture on campus.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe university administration and the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) have each created a task force to promote respect and equality on campus.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSecurity staff at Carleton University moved to strike early Monday, March 10 and have set up picket lines at Bronson and University Avenues.
