CityFolk: the future of streamed festivals
Our arts editor’s review of Ottawa’s newly-adapted favourite music event As we approach the Fulcrum’s holiday break, I’ll admit something a little... Read more.
fulc-lore revisited: Taylor Swift’s long pond sessions
Swift’s new documentary lets the craft of her storytelling truly shine. “and they called off the circusburned the disco downwhen they sent home the... Read more.
Emily in Paris: A European’s point of view
Binge-worthy? Absolutely. Enchanting? Of course. Cringey? Extremely. Misrepresenting French culture? Most definitely. Emily in Paris is all the rage on... Read more.
Recap: Ottawa Canadian Film Festival
We caught up with a local filmmaker to talk all things OCFF Needed a cheap break from exam preparations in the hectic academic month of November? Then maybe... Read more.
TikTok and eating disorders: why I’m taking a break from my favourite time-waster
The app already faced backlash in early 2020 for its insufficient policing of eating disorder content Content Warning: This article deals with eating... Read more.
This week in Fulc music: 3OH!3, Ana Roxanne, and Clio
Each week we take a look at some of the hottest new music releases, and shed some light on a new discovery, too Single of the Week: “Lonely Machines” by... Read more.
Local artist introduces Slavic goddess Makosh in Gallery 101 installation
Svetlana Swinimer’s Unveiling the Goddess taught us lots about Slavic culture as well as contemporary womanhood Svetlana Swinimer’s art installation,... Read more.
Remembrance Day 2020: Moving moments of silence and poppies online due to COVID-19
Here’s how Canada adapted Remembrance Day ceremonies to fit the rules of the new normal imposed by the pandemic Holidays and ceremonies have looked a... Read more.
Top 10 most memorable moments from Jeopardy!
A look back at the best moment from Alex Trebek’s 37 years on the show After a battle with pancreatic cancer, Alex Trebek died at the age of 80 on Nov. 8.... Read more.
U of O community remembers beloved music professor, Yehonatan Berick
Students near and far share fond memories of professor Berick. The University of Ottawa’s music community has spent the past two weeks grieving the... Read more.
This week in Fulc music: System of a Down, Intervals, and American Football
The Fulcrum evaluates interesting music releases from the past week. Single of the Week: “Protect the Land” by System of a Down 5/5 After 15 years of... Read more.
An overview of National Novel Writing Month from a University of Ottawa participant
A U of O aspiring novelist shares tips and tricks to get involved with NaNoWriMo. Have you ever wanted to write a novel of the stories and fantasies stuck... Read more.
U of O alum chosen for Obsidian Theatre’s 21 Black Futures season
Stéphie Mazunya’s solo show will be the only French selection in Obsidian’s upcoming season. Stéphie Mazunya, theatre artist and 2015 graduate of the... Read more.
This week in Fulc music: Ruby Waters, Shawn Mendes, and the Biebz
We’re back with another round-up of new releases this week, ranging from indie to pop and everything in between New music releases for October embody the... Read more.
Top 10 things you could have watched instead of the final U.S. presidential debate
Spoiler alert: it’s literally anything else Y’all. I’m so tired. (I’m the Fulc’s resident American: if you’re new here, you... Read more.
Ottawa’s GCTC presents Léo in partnership with Toronto’s Tarragon Theatre
Ottawa’s most prolific regional theatre has partnered with Tarragon to give Ottawa audiences access to Rosa Labordé’s acclaimed play Ottawa’s Great... Read more.
U of O’s Office of the Vice President, Research holds greeting card contest with hefty cash prize
We found out how students can get their artwork featured on the annual holiday greeting card. What does innovation look like to you? If it looks... Read more.
Say hello to the faculty of arts’ new digital hangout spot, the Arts Bistro
R.I.P. Café Alt Professor Jenepher Lennox Terrion is no newcomer to the University of Ottawa. A longtime member of the department of communications, she... Read more.
The unexpected role an Ottawa call centre played in the 2016 U.S. election
My first university job taught me about media transparency and the intricacies of political polling There are two things you need to know before reading... Read more.
Tomato: Some post-debate thoughts from the fly
bzzzzzzzzzzzz I have few political leanings. My life is consumed only by the pursuit of the best, juiciest feces I can find. I follow in the footsteps... Read more.
Top ten spooky movies to get you through October
From Disney Channel to The Shining, here are our spooky picks for your movie marathon as Ottawa heads back into Stage 2 of COVID lockdown. Whether you’ve... Read more.
An introduction to the new HBO hit, Jordan Peele’s Lovecraft Country
Lovecraft Country is a successful clash of genres, following hot on the heels of Jordan Peele’s Get Out and Us It’s 1950's America. The Second World War... Read more.
Testing Restaurants @The Fulcrum Club: German Doner Kebab Ottawa
Here’s the scoop on the tasty new fast-casual joint at the intersection of Elgin and Somerset. As a student in a city with a diverse cuisine scene, I’m... Read more.
Q & A: U of O professor Dr. Gerald Lynch to release new detective novel
We caught up with Professor Lynch to discuss his new book, set in and around the U of O Professor Gerald Lynch, a long-time English professor at the... Read more.
Opinion: Some thoughts on the first debate from an American student stuck in Canada
Yes, I watched the debate. No, I don’t want to talk about it. I moved to Canada from the United States four years ago. I was one of the lucky ones, per... Read more.