Editorial: Bring more to the negotiating table
The strikes at the University of Toronto and York University have brought widespread attention to an issue that has been bubbling just beneath the surface of Canada’s post-secondary institutions for...
View ArticleEditorial: The sound of one hand quietly gesticulating
If you’re happy and you know it, don’t clap your hands—that’s been banned. The post Editorial: The sound of one hand quietly gesticulating appeared first on The Fulcrum.
View ArticlePainting a picture of Canada’s race problem
The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Sandra Bland, a black woman in custody in a Texas jail, sent shockwaves throughout the United States. The incident is only the latest in a series...
View ArticleHuffing and puffing about nothing
Recent rumours depicting Planned Parenthood as the big bad wolf has forced the Ottawa branch’s president, Lauren Dobson-Hughes, to make a plea to the public for support. The post Huffing and puffing...
View ArticleSeeing through a veil of fear
The government has failed to provide ways that the niqab directly affects other Canadians. We challenge you to think of it as well: how does someone’s clothing choices affect you personally? The post...
View ArticleGhomeshi witnesses wanted to be the ‘perfect victims’
Is it OK to withhold information under oath because you’re embarrassed? No, but is it ok to overlook the fact these women chose solely to withhold information that doesn’t fit the ‘socially valid’...
View ArticleEditorial: Bring education, politics back to the forefront of Capital Pride
We need to demand that Capital Pride acts as a platform to lift injustice from the shadows, educate the public, and put civil rights back to the forefront of political discourse. The post Editorial:...
View ArticleEditorial: When nationalism is a red (and white) flag
Although it’s easy to criticize the U.S. while Kaepernick’s story dominates headlines, the problem isn’t contained to south of the border. The post Editorial: When nationalism is a red (and white) flag...
View ArticleCanada’s government should have studied up on top U of O researchers
While the U of O wasn’t recognized for their research projects through this prestigious federal grant, there are so many innovative projects in the works across campus that, according to the Fulcrum,...
View ArticleStop injecting morals into medical care
If a tax-paying Canadian wants to receive a legal medical service, no matter how morally controversial, it is the doctor’s duty to perform that service. The post Stop injecting morals into medical care...
View ArticleHow do you improve the SFUO’s elections? The answer is: “None of the above”
The simple fact is, a “none of the above” option gives a voice to everyone, even if they don’t like any of the candidates. And let’s be honest, such a scenario is not out of the question. The post How...
View ArticleThe Fulcrum shares mental health experiences for brain health awareness week
Members of the Fulcrum staff run down personal accounts of how mental health has affected them. The post The Fulcrum shares mental health experiences for brain health awareness week appeared first on...
View ArticleThe importance of Canada’s indecisive identity
Why hide our indispensable cultural heterogeneity behind a facade of “true Canadian identity?” Isn’t it a good thing that our nation is so dynamic and multifaceted that we don’t necessarily boast a set...
View ArticleThe Fulcrum’s most memorable food experiences
The Fulcrum staff share their best food related memories. The post The Fulcrum’s most memorable food experiences appeared first on The Fulcrum.
View ArticleStop asking students to foot the bill for education
Free tuition would strengthen the abilities of our youth and ensure equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds, creating a better Canada for generations to come. So, what is Canada waiting for?...
View ArticleThe student court needs to make a comeback
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. The post The...
View ArticlePresident-elect Donald Trump: A media-bred monster
Media is an indispensable part of society—but it can only be effective when it has the best interests of their nation in mind. Unfortunately, the news media indulged a little too much in the revenue...
View ArticleNews year-in review: It wasn’t 100 per cent awful
In honour of our last regular issue of 2016, we remember the (few and far between) bright spots in this year’s news. The post News year-in review: It wasn’t 100 per cent awful appeared first on The...
View ArticlePutting a spotlight on a forgotten illness
It’s time for us to re-evaluate our preconceptions of what severe mental illness looks like, and to dismantle the notion that it has a homogenous appearance. The post Putting a spotlight on a forgotten...
View ArticleSo you want to be elected to the SFUO? Don’t fall victim to past mistakes
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. The post So you want to be elected to...
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