The Fulcrum
631 King Edward Ave. K1N 6N5 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Since I found out I am a squirter, I’ve been really embarrassed about it and haven’t been comfortable finishing with anyone since.

Artpreneur 2020 will allow artists across the city to converse on the big cultural questions made apparent by the pandemic.

The Fulcrum's Board of Directors is searching for 3 volunteers! If you're interested in joining the Fulcrum's board, email [email protected] or visit thefulcrum.ca/policy for more information.

Former University of Ottawa student Rachel McBride has been a professional triathlete for 10 years and has already established themselves as a force in the sports world.

The popular video-sharing app already faced backlash in early 2020 for its insufficient policing of eating disorder content.

El Huda cited differences with other UOSU executives as the focal point of her immediate resignation.

A new semester means new opportunities to mingle and meet people. But given the current circumstances, what's the right way to do it?

In a 2010 report conducted by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, 44 per cent of the sampled seniors who lived in long-term care had a diagnosis or reported symptoms of depression.

We curated a playlist of sad songs to help get you through the adjustment to the new normal.

The Fulcrum is looking for an Associate Features Editor to join our team for the 2020-21 publication year. The deadline to apply is Sept. 28. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and one unedited long-form feature sample that reflects your skills as a feature writer to [email protected]. https://thefulcrum.ca/uncategorized/job-opening/

The COVID-19 testing centre is quick and efficient, but make sure to stay up late to book an appointment, as slots fill fast.

Dr. Jessica Forrest, an associate professor at the University of Ottawa, and her team at Forrest Lab have been researching how climate change affects bee biology and pollination ecology.

Im in my second year of a STEM major at the University of Ottawa, and it feels like everyone else is getting laid but me. Do you have any tips to help me attract some cute engineering girls my way?

Chelsey Fawcett and Victoria Luloff share their experiences with theatre in Ottawa both before and during the pandemic.

The University of Ottawa has officially confirmed the remainder of the 2020-2021 academic year will be primarily held online with a few exceptions. Specific exceptions have not been announced. The email acknowledges the health and safety of students remains a top priority.

This year's uOShow was unlike any other. Not only were virtual viewers treated by a great lineup, but they were blown away by the headliner: Uncle Kevin.

The University of Ottawa has announced that the majority of courses for the remainder of the 2020-21 academic year will be held online with few exceptions. Story to come.

On Sept. 15, the University of Ottawas Hackathon group, uOttaHack, hosted a panel showcasing tech interns who shared advice to those interested in working in the industry.

While news of the Minto Sports Complex gym reopening was exciting, it seems impossible to use it. With limited availability due to safety regulations, booking a workout session is proving to be difficult.

Building something better than what exists now is the focus of the revolutionary movement,'' says Desmond Cole, an award-winning columnist, activist and author, something "based on love, respect, and accountability.

"Though the movement to eliminate racism from Canadian academic institutions should also expand into elementary and secondary schools. The school system is one of the first places where children learn about and experience institutional racism," writes Hannah Sabourin.

Take a (mildly unhinged) journey with me into the digital back-to-school concert experience.

The University of Ottawa Students Union agreed to a $22,000 partnership with MIXRonline to host two 101 Week activities. The UOSU used the platform to encourage students to meet, socialize and replace the experiences students would normally have during a typical 101 Week.

This year, the Fuclrum is reviewing poutine from all over Ottawa in search of the best tasting poutine for Gee-Gees. Check out our first review: Smoke's Poutinery!

As classes begin both online and in-person, one theatre professor has found a creative way to keep students safe: by bringing back plague masks.

Im interested in how technology and art can deconstruct Black stereotypes and inspire the next generation. We need to recreate our image to promote a more accurate image of Black people, says Wise Atangana, a Canadian-Cameroonian musician who has launched an initiative to open a new collaborative space for young Black artists.

As the academic accommodations granted during the Winter 2020 term were based on the difficulties placed onto students by 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.

Live from the Archives this week goes back to 2014 when the U of O received a failing grade in the yearly free expression index and a "free speech wall" was erected to try and help the school's reputation. The wall was subsequently painted over by the Revolutionary Student Movement.

There is something incredibly unsettling about seeing pumpkin spice products so soon.

During quarantine, I had the pleasure of flirting with various people over text, dating apps, and snapchat. But now that things are opening up, I dont actually want to see any of these people. What do I do?

The Ottawa International Animation Festival will occur online from September 23 - October 4, and includes a new Netflix-sponsored Student Pass.

Dr. Omid Milani is changing how we speak about COVID-19 with an online gallery of international political cartoons.

Two University of Ottawa students, Eve Staszczyszyn and Livia Han, have worked with students from the University of Waterloo and Queens University to develop Wellness World; a portal aimed at combating the mental health crisis within the U of O community.

On Sept. 9, students in CSI 4139, Design of Secure Systems, joined their class using YouTube live streams only to see their private information leaked on YouTube.

When students think of tough exams, there is one in particular that takes the cake: the William Lowell Putnam Competition, a grueling six hour mathematics exam whose conceptual problems even the top math students in the world struggle to complete.

The Fulcrum has received multiple reports that a student has tested positive for COVID-19 in the U of O's 90U residence and is currently in self-isolation. The university has not confirmed the reports as of the publication of this post. Story to come.

On Sept. 14, the Réseau du Sport Étudiant du Québec (RSEQ) announced the cancellation of all sanctioned sports programming for the fall semester.

The University of Ottawa Students Union hosted an event called STEMinism to support women and non-binary individuals studying STEM. The Fulcrum was there, and heres what we learned!

Close to $4,000 dollars has been raised to bring awareness to cystic fibrosis since Shinerama began on Sept. 8. Shinerama month continues throughout September.

BREAKING NEWS: RSEQ has announced the cancellation of all university sanctioned sports until Dec.31. Story to come.

Editorial: The student body should be informed by the University when there are COVID-19 cases on campus.

On the first day back to school, Myriem Sahouli tweeted her concern and frustration to the U of O that she has been trying to book an appointment with the University of Ottawas Health Services (UOHS) for weeks, and all she receives is a busy signal.

Applications are now open for musicians from the National Capital region who wish to perform in the Fulcrums new live music series: Fulc Sessions. Applications are due September 30, click the link below for more details!