Sydney Grenier

Nov 24, 2024 | thefulcrum.ca | Sydney Grenier

The university should hold classes on digital literacy Reading Time: 3 minutesOn dark winter mornings, few things feel as daunting as abandoning your cozy bed to make  the trek across campus in the cold… all for an 8:30 a.m. lecture. Thankfully, the pandemic brought about one significant change in higher education: bimodal classes. By allowing students to attend lectures either in person or via Zoom, universities have introduced much-needed flexibility into student life.

Nov 14, 2024 | thefulcrum.ca | Sydney Grenier

Reading Time: 2 minutesRight now, commuting by bike from Ottawa to Gatineau offers unexpected perks, thanks to a unique circumstance: the Alexandra Bridge is temporarily closed to cars. Every morning as I pedal over the river, I get a quiet moment to enjoy the sunlight reflecting off the copper domes of Parliament (which is still under construction).

Oct 25, 2024 | thefulcrum.ca | Sydney Grenier

Reading Time: 2 minutesOctober brings midterms, the Panda Game, and, unfortunately, and COVID-19 (COVID). The flu and other respiratory illnesses are To determine whether or not you are part of a high-priority group for immunization, you can visit the provincial website. Even if you are not part of a high-priority group, it’s a great idea to get vaccinated anyway. Trust me, the two seconds of discomfort is nothing compared to nursing a cold in the midst of midterms.

Oct 25, 2024 | thefulcrum.ca | Sydney Grenier

Tik Tok as a lullaby: The impact of tech on sleep Reading Time: 4 minutesIf there’s one phrase you’re almost guaranteed to hear on campus, it’s, “I’m so tired.” Often, the reply is just as familiar: “Me too.” It’s strange, considering the vast amount of research; sleep studies, and . So, what’s making it so hard for students to get a good night’s sleep? Could it be packed schedules, or is technology playing a bigger role than we realize?

Oct 22, 2024 | thefulcrum.ca | Amira Benjamin |Sydney Grenier

Reading Time: 2 minutesOttawa is a city populated by a large percentage of students, thanks to being home to Carleton University and the University of Ottawa. However, it is not designed to ease student life. Bus routes are long, complicated and often late. Bike lanes begin and end haphazardly. And nearly every student has a friend who has gotten into some sort of collision while riding a Bird scooter. Like most North American cities, it is designed for cars.