The Fulcrum
The University of Ottawa's independent English language student news outlet since 1942. Sharing stories from in and off campus.
and what it means for Canada - The Fulcrum
Oct 7, 2024 · Reading Time: 4 minutes What is exactly at stake for Canada at the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election this November? The 2024 U.S. presidential election will be a defining moment not only for Americans, but also for democracies across the world, and Canada, as its northern neighbour, will certainly feel its impact.
Buy Nothing Day: An alternative Black Friday tradition?
5 days ago · Two opposing celebrations: Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day are happening on the same day. This juxtaposition of the biggest event celebrating consumption and the biggest event critiquing overconsumption is coming to the University of Ottawa on Nov. 29.
The university should hold classes on digital literacy
6 days ago · Reading Time: 3 minutes It is time to re-frame how we use technology in education–let’s start with digital literacy. On dark winter mornings, few things feel as daunting as abandoning your cozy bed to make the trek across campus in …
‘You have to take him seriously but not at his word’: U of O …
Nov 18, 2024 · Panelists from the department of Political Studies discuss their initial reactions to Trump’s reelection, campaign promises, and potential implications for Canadians The morning of Nov. 6 — following the results of the 2024 United States …
Campus Publishing Periodical: Meet OSURJ - The Fulcrum
5 days ago · My name, Brian Liu. I am one of the co editors-in-chief for OSURJ, and this is my second year with the organization. Sivany Kathir (SK): My name is Sivany Kathir. I am a Co Editor-in-chief of OSURJ and this is my second year with OSURJ as well. It started in 2017 by U of O students. It was fully ...
The writing process: A look at how three Fulcrum stories came to …
Dec 31, 2021 · In 2021, one of the Fulcrum’s most interesting sections was its science and tech section. Hannah Sabourin and Emma Willimas were able to transform complicated scientific research and break it down in their own unique way to make it easy for all students to comprehend and appreciate.
About Us - The Fulcrum
Established in February 1942, the Fulcrum is the independent English-language student newspaper at the University of Ottawa. A member of Canadian University Press (CUP), the Fulcrum has been owned and operated by the Fulcrum Publishing Society (FPS), a not-for-profit corporation registered in Ontario, since June 1 2005.
You should care about the news, actually. - The Fulcrum
Oct 25, 2024 · Living in an age where you can read about every crisis happening in the world from your couch is overwhelming, to say the least. But Fulcrum freelancer Kyla Perry argues that critical consumption triumphs over apathy.
Don’t Look! What art over the years can teach us about censorship …
Dec 7, 2023 · Sydney is a fourth year student in Human Rights and Conflict studies who has been contributing to the Fulcrum since her second year. She is honoured to be managing editor this year, and make the Fulcrum a happy place for many more students.