U of O alumni Rise Up against sexual assault at Orange Art Gallery
Local fundraiser questions Canada’s justice system It was a night to remember on Aug. 19 as various local artists, politicians, and activists came together... Read more.
Classic Italian comedy gets a modern facelift
Former U of O prof directs Odyssey Theatre’s annual show under the stars Worlds collide in more ways than one in Andy Massingham's take of The Servant of... Read more.
You can’t have a rainbow without a little rain
U of O student groups come together for annual Pride parade From the Pride Pageant to Queer Con, Capital Pride week has always been a diverse and accepting... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Frank Ocean∙Blonde| Boys Don’t Cry| 10/10
Four years after his landmark debut record Channel Orange, the iconic R&B recluse Frank Ocean reemerged and delivered some absolutely stunning new... Read more.
Envy and admiration intertwine in Pool (No Water)
Unicorn Theatre production explores flaws and complexity of human relationships Pool (No Water), Mark Ravenhill’s play recently put on by the Unicorn... Read more.
The perfect pairing of poetry and pancakes
Local spoken word series hosts new show at Flapjack’s Pancake Shack When people think of spoken word poetry, often the most appropriate setting that comes... Read more.
The PepTides to make triumphant return to Bluesfest
The Fulcrum chats with local band about appearance in upcoming music fest As the weather begins to warm up, class begins to wrap up, and summer seems like... Read more.
An Ode to undergrad
BFA grads transform VA building into one final exhibit Although creating art is normal in the University of Ottawa’s visual arts building, it’s rare that... Read more.
Mixes with Mack: The Summer Snoop
With school nearing its end, it’s time to finally look forward to summer. Soon you’ll be out of the library and sweltering under the hot summer sun. Try... Read more.
OCTEVAW urges men to join conversation against gender-based violence
Ottawa-based organization holds film screening and fundraiser at ByTowne Although fewer people are starting to shy away from the “f-word”, feminism still... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Weezer • Weezer (The White Album) | Atlantic Records | 7.5/10
More than two full decades after the release of their debut album, and following a series of lackluster releases throughout the mid-2000s, Weezer has abruptly... Read more.
Ready, set, whoa: A Gee-Gee’s guide to England
Vienna: Visiting the UN and exploring international relations When this Gee-Gee travels, only the finest greet him… and by finest I mean the finest cut out.... Read more.
#FULCRUMFOODREVIEW: Best of both worlds with Fadi’s Fabulous Foods’ General Tao Poutine
Poutine festival features diverse spins on Canadian comfort food If you ask a University of Ottawa student what their favourite event of the year is, some may... Read more.
Doc depicting plight of former prof screens on campus
Film on Hassan Diab’s controversial extradition premieres April 9 In 2008, former University of Ottawa professor Hassan Diab was arrested for an alleged... Read more.
Full Catastrophe pleasantly disrupts tranquility
Exhibit at Karsh-Masson Gallery features work of seven U of O MFA candidates The Karsh-Masson Gallery is a quiet, calm place on a Saturday afternoon. Tucked... Read more.
The Weeknd dominates Junos weekend
Canadian music awards represented genres across the board In terms of Awards count, the 2016 Juno Awards in Calgary were clearly the Weeknd’s weekend.... Read more.
High school horror story hits the NAC
U of O students star in production of Concord Floral If you thought your high school experience was a nightmare, this play might put things in perspective for... Read more.
The power of art in changing perception
CSD’s Disability Justice Week includes showcase of diverse performers Famous Irish author and playwright Oscar Wilde once said that art is the most intense... Read more.
Zargara season three line features fashionable, affordable, and unisex pieces
Former U of O student launches latest streetwear collection Although many students were at their Easter Sunday dinners on March 27, or enjoying their long... Read more.
New Gallery 115 exhibit delves into the pulses behind personality
U of O student art show explores “cohesive nature of humanity” Although bundling up in big, comfy sweaters is something that’s inevitable for University... Read more.
Latte art is in at local Ottawa cafe
Inaugural latte art competition takes place at local... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Zayn Malik • Mind of Mine | RCA Records | 7/10
Exactly one year after Zayn Malik released a statement saying he was leaving One Direction in order to “be a normal 22-year-old who is able to relax and have... Read more.
Albums you should have listened to: fun. • Aim and Ignite | Nettwerk Music Group
Why you haven’t heard it: Indie pop/rockers fun. made it big with their 2012 album Some Nights, which went platinum in the U.S. and lead them to win two... Read more.
U of O alumni partner on book challenging the Capital’s boring reputation
‘Ottawa may be the city that fun forgot, but we love it just the way it is’ Although many still view Ottawa as the “city that fun forgot,” University... Read more.