Spruce up your spring wardrobe with vintage clothing
The Fulcrum gives you tips to save money and look fresh this spring The first time I went shopping at a thrift store, I was looking for an oversized, ugly... Read more.
Ready, set, whoa: A Gee-Gee’s guide to England
Introduction: Why the move? In September 2015, I moved across the pond to Great Britain from Ottawa to begin studying towards my LLB, or Bachelor of Laws... Read more.
CAMPUS STYLE: Out with the cold, in with the spring dew
The Fulcrum gives you six beauty trends and three major looks to try this spring Spring is finally in the air. Gone are the days of oversized wool jackets and... Read more.
Playing with style and creating conversation in Different Every Time
U of O alumna exhibits new work at Studio Sixty Six Art is more than just pictures on a wall—it’s a medium of expression, and every artist has a unique... Read more.
Birdie chosen for nationwide Canada Reads program
U of O prof’s novel follows young Indigenous girl’s journey On June 2, 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) released their... Read more.
Giving a whole new meaning to living off of Red Bull
U of O students compete in week-long European Red Bull challenge With the declining value of the loonie, it may be time for Canadians to find a new currency... Read more.
Motions on escalators, fireworks, and beer fountains fail at General Assembly
U of O students use GAs to incentivize laziness, get beer on demand The most recent Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) General Assembly... Read more.
Exploring Gerald Trottier’s wounded creatures
Cube Gallery remembers Ottawa artist with retrospective exhibit In a small, quiet room of the Cube Gallery in the Wellington West area of Ottawa, haunting... Read more.
Movies you should have seen: In the Loop (2009)
Why it's famous: Armando Iannucci’s Oscar-nominated British satire and spin-off of BBC series The Thick of It is about the political sphere in the U.S.... Read more.
Lack of transparency in health-care system unacceptable
QCIPA in current state hurts patient families and medical system at large Canadians are known around the world by our fiercely defended stereotypes—we’re... Read more.
In-camera rules should promote accessibility, not confusion
Private sessions of public meetings should be used sparingly by governing bodies On campus, both the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO)’s... Read more.
Justin Trudeau spends weekend in Toronto with The Weeknd
Pandas, Rap and Haircuts may deter Trudeau from returning to Parliament Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got quite the welcome when he was in Washington for the... Read more.
Will VICELAND be able to bring millennials back to TV?
TV is quickly becoming a sinking ship—so why is Vice climbing onboard? With tens of thousands of people cutting the cord and trading in cable boxes for... Read more.
Dancing their hearts out—for 25 years
Gee-Gees dance team celebrates anniversary at captivating annual showcase They may not be the dancers you see while wandering through the University Centre in... Read more.
Singing it Out for charity
U of O club puts on original musical for Operation Come Home Members of University of Ottawa student club Unity For Action (UFA) belted it out at their fifth... Read more.
Curious creations on display at Café Nostalgica
Local artist exhibit opens at GSAÉD-owned restaurant Café Nostalgica, the Graduate Students’ Association (GSAÉD)-owned restaurant and arts and culture... Read more.
Workshop looks at issue of intimate partner violence in LGBTTQ+ communities
Campus Pride Week features broad spectrum from celebratory to somber events Campus Pride Week gives members of the LGBTTQ+ community and allies a chance to... Read more.
Sometimes it is easy being green
UOHS hosts workshop on benefits of indoor plants If you’re a first-year student, you probably had a packing checklist back in August to make sure that you... Read more.
Mixes with Mack: The Oliver
Coffee, Chocolate, Vanilla and Hazelnut? Yes please! The Oliver 1½ oz Tag No.5 Espresso Vodka ½ oz McGuinness Creme De Cacao ½ oz... Read more.
Humour and wit shine through in The Magic Flute
U of O Opera Company’s production impresses audiences with magic and comedy Although attending a German opera may not seem like an ideal night on campus to... Read more.
Former U of O students blend female empowerment with poetry
Versefest Fire and Ice spoken word event gives platform to female voices Like many artistic fields, the spoken word community in Ottawa is dominated by male... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Kendrick Lamar • untitled unmastered | Top Dawg/Aftermath/Interscope | 8.5/10
Last year, Kendrick Lamar released the momentous To Pimp A Butterfly, which has since become one of the most significant pieces of racial artistic expression... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Lissie • My Wild West | Lionboy & Thirty Tigers | 6.5/10
Lissie, a rather unknown American indie-folk singer-songwriter, released her third album, My Wild West on Feb. 12. Unfortunately, with this lackluster release... Read more.
Get in line for local production of A Chorus Line
Long-running musical comes to Centrepointe Theatre, features U of O students and alum A Chorus Line, one of the most successful musicals in Broadway history,... Read more.
Music and social justice intersect with The Cardboard Crowns
‘Ska-rockers’ return to Ottawa for album release show University of Ottawa alumni band, The Cardboard Crowns, are returning to Ottawa on March 11 to... Read more.