Get your hands on tickets for Hands on a Hardbody
UOMTS puts on Tony-nominated musical The University of Ottawa’s Musical Theatre Society (UOMTS) will be performing the Broadway production, Hands on a... Read more.
#OscarsSoWhite…again
A look into the Oscar snubs and the bigger problems they represent According to the calendar it’s officially 2016, but with the overwhelmingly white Oscar... Read more.
Discover a new world of cuisine at the U of O’s Festival of Flavours
CLS bringing variety of vendors to campus for inaugural food fest On top of all of the other work and activities students have going on, exploring Ottawa’s... Read more.
Movies you should have seen: Harold and Maude
Why it’s famous: The chemistry between the bright and lively presence of Ruth Gordon, who plays Maude, and the dark and innocent presence of Bud Cort, who... Read more.
Five podcasts to help you get through your Making a Murderer withdrawal
The Fulcrum gives you five series to feed your obsession after finishing the Netflix hit Now that you’ve binge watched every episode of Making a Murderer,... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Anderson .Paak • Malibu | Steel Wool
Last summer, hip-hop legend Dr. Dre released his first album in nearly 15 years. There were a handful of standout features on the project, but among the A-list... Read more.
Finding life’s meaning in A Little Fire
U of O alumna stars in play about search for meaning in dark places A Little Fire, the latest play from Ottawa-based presenting series, TACTICS, is full of... Read more.
CAMPUS STYLE: Staying cute and cozy this winter
The Fulcrum helps you stay warm and fashionable, no matter what the weather It’s that time of year again. The ground is white, the wind is bitter, and half... Read more.
Mixes with Mack: The Nisker
Little known fact, this is probably the favourite drink of Canadian electronic musician, Peaches (Merill Nisker). The Nisker 1 ½ oz Vodka ¾ oz Apricot or... Read more.
Documentary film captures unique story of refugee migration
OWFF to hold documentary screening, discussion with U of O professor Although the Syrian refugee crisis may have seemed like the hot topic of 2015, it has in... Read more.
Lansdowne Park going up on a Saturday
SFUO hosts ‘Frost Week’ show featuring ILoveMakonnen and DJ Mustard Coming back to campus after a relaxing winter break can be a difficult adjustment, and... Read more.
Beauty commandments for the new year
The Fulcrum gives you four beauty tips to start the winter semester off right In December we overindulged to celebrate the end of a semester, and quickly... Read more.
#FULCRUMFOODREVIEW: Flavour-packed tacos from Nacho Cartel
Community Life Service welcomes students back with local comfort food Although the most important food item of the Community Life Service’s (CLS) annual... Read more.
David Bowie says farewell with Blackstar
Released on music legend David Bowie’s 69th birthday, his 25th studio album Blackstar defies all expectations. Two days after the release of this album,... Read more.
Movies you should have seen: Day of the Dead (1985)
Why it’s famous: Day of the Dead is the third film in director George A. Romero’s famous “Living Dead” franchise, following Night of the Living Dead... Read more.
CAMPUS STYLE: Surviving the exam period in style
No need to sacrifice beauty for grades this exam period It’s a tale as old as time, and never fails to happen during finals. You set your alarm for one hour... Read more.
U of O students construct a connection between science and art
Visual arts students combine art, science, and engineering for one-night exhibit The night of Dec. 4 was not an ordinary night for Colonel By Hall’s fourth... Read more.
Balancing urban flare and social responsibility
U of O student launches socially responsible winter clothing collection While most University of Ottawa students are trying to keep on top of their busy... Read more.
Discovering the U of O’s hidden talent at MediaFed
Zoom Productions hosts student-focused film festival The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) has a number of popular subgroups and services,... Read more.
U of O clubs collaborate on poetry-focused holiday party
Event rings in the holidays, remember victims of Polytechnique massacre As exams approach and holiday celebrations get pushed until finals season is over,... Read more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Coldplay • A Head Full of Dreams | Parlophone UK
For many artists, there’s a pressure to mature their sound, and generate an older audience over time. For Coldplay, however, evolving their almost... Read more.
Slices
U of O student realizes it’s December Philip Roberts, first-year student and Marchand resident, has been in a trance-like state ever since his roommate... Read more.
UN moves to resolve succession issue in Toronto Zoo
UN to provide peacekeeping forces to resolve baboon dispute After news that the Toronto zoo is closing its baboon enclosure due to fights between female... Read more.
Point/Counter-point: Should only transgender actors play transgender characters?
Transgender actors can connect more with the roles Solely transgender actors should be allowed to play transgender characters because they’ll be able to... Read more.
Movies you should have seen: Enemy of the State
Why it’s famous: Enemy of the State is an action thriller about a lawyer, played by Will Smith, who is framed for a murder of a congressman by a corrupt... Read more.