SPORTS EDITORS MAY give off the impression that we are all-knowledgeable about everything fitness and athletic—but that is false. I am going to completely dismiss this theory, and tell you with absolute certainty that I did not know a lot about the Gee-Gees when I took this position. But, as the year progressed, my knowledge and love of sports grew. [...]
A FEW DAYS ago I picked up a copy of the Globe and Mail to find a surprising announcement. Member of Parliament Justin Trudeau was preparing to get in the ring with Senator Patrick Brazeau to Fight for a Cure. My immediate thought was twofold—seriously? And awesome! On March 29, the two politicians entered the ring unafraid of the damage [...]
LAST SATURDAY, THE University of Ottawa quidditch team took to Strathcona Park to play in a mini-tournament against Carleton University and the Rochester Institute of Technology. The sport of quidditch has grown exponentially over the past few years, including at the University of Ottawa. Articles have been written in the Fulcrum and local media has picked up the story about [...]
I’M CANADIAN, AND proud of it. I follow Canadian politics and read Canadian literature. I have a Canada Day poster on my wall and I’ll tell people to shut up when our national anthem is played. I also get decked out in red and white to cheer on my favourite teams during the Olympics. And when it comes to local [...]
“WORDS ARE, IN my not-so-humble of opinions, our most inexhaustible source of magic.” Yes, those wise words were spoken by Professor Albus Dumbledore, headmaster of the fictional school of wizardry in the world of Harry Potter. But over the past weekend, they could just as easily have been applied to our women’s basketball team. Confused yet? Last weekend our women’s [...]
It’s not just about how you play the game WATCHING A SPORTS game is exhilarating. Over the last week, I’ve attended three playoff games and watched two online, and I have to say I was impressed. The power and speed at which these athletes play are incredible. But what is even more incredible is the spirit, determination, and enthusiasm each [...]
TWO WEEKS AGO, I went to Carleton University to report on the women’s and men’s basketball games between the rival schools, and I have to say I was extremely impressed. The first thing I noticed was the crowd—there was an actual lineup of students decked out in red and white at the entrance. The Fulcrum was pushed through the crowds [...]
Students aren’t members AS A STUDENT at the University of Ottawa, I like to take advantage of the free classes offered at the Sports Complex. On Fridays I attend the Zumba classes, while I relax with an hour of yoga on Sundays. However, this week I came to a startling realization: While the Sports Complex allows students to use its [...]
Mascot misery ALMOST EVERY YEAR the sports editor of the Fulcrum writes about how disappointed he or she was with the attendance at the Capital Hoops Classic. I considered doing the same, given the record was the lowest I’ve seen in the last four years, but figured it wasn’t worth it. Instead, I am going to rant a bit about [...]
From the sidelines EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT I grab a coffee and head to my 7–10 p.m. international ethics class. In the midst of our discussions on human rights violations, cosmopolitanism, and global environmentalism, our professor takes the time to talk with each of us about our interests. He noticed my name in the Fulcrum, so our conversations generally centre on [...]
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