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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.

Jan 29, 2025 · Reading Time: 3 minutes NDP “angry” with prorogation; Liberals have mixed reactions; Conservatives decline comment. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent resignation as leader of the Liberal Party has created mixed feelings among University of Ottawa students. Even if political groups on campus are at odds on the validity of the prorogation of parliament and the legacy left by Trudeau ...

5 days ago · Reading Time: 3 minutes When considering AI and algorithms discussions about implicit bias and discrimination that emerge. Students who worry about how best to manage their files, how to navigate AI, and the speedy development of technology need not worry any longer.

1 day ago · The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees dominated the court this Saturday, more than doubling Ontario Tech’s score with a commanding 111–42 victory. The game was fast-paced for the Gee-Gees, with them having complete control of the ball, the plays, and the pace. In the first quarter, the garnet and ...

Nov 18, 2024 · Professor of political studies, and host of the event, Jean-Pierre Couture, introduced the bilingual panel in French, also noting that the department of political studies has previously organized panels “[closely following] bad or traumatic news.”

Nov 21, 2024 · There are pieces in the exhibition dedicated to showcasing solutions rather than uncovering issues. Printed matter and educational materials from the Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP), a non-profit organization based in the United States, show a toolkit designed to simplify complex housing policies and urban policy in New York City.The toolkit is currently available in multiple languages to ...

Targeting mitochondrial dynamics—the ways that mitochondria alter their structure within cells—could be crucial in stopping the development of cancer, according to research by Dr. Julie St-Pierre and her colleagues.

Oct 23, 2024 · Reading Time: 3 minutes Vaccines and masking are still effective! For many COVID-19 is a memory of the past — it is something we dealt with in the 2020 lockdown and now life is back to normal.

The men’s hockey team will welcome the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks to Minto on Friday night; the women will host Western next Friday. Sports writer Liam Corbett sits down with both head coaches to preview the season.