We deserve to be characters, not caricatures
HUMANIZING ASIAN PEOPLE ON SCREEN “For as long as I can remember, I have struggled to prove myself into existence,” writes Cathy Park Hong in Minor... Read more.
Why old sitcoms are the ultimate comfort shows
WE SHOULD GIVE OLD SITCOMS MORE CREDIT 90s sitcoms. Some people love them and some people hate them. I mean sure — they aren’t grade-A comedies, but is... Read more.
Angelina Barrucco: Finding community through digital portraiture
BARRUCCO'S PORTRAITS IN A TIME OF SOCIAL DISTANCING An installation on the third floor of the Ottawa Art Gallery depicts 114 Zoom screenshots side by side.... Read more.
Why young Canadians aren’t voting and what to do about it
WE NEED POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT FROM OUR YOUTH Politicians need to care about the youth's priorities, and the youth need to care about politics.... Read more.
This week in Fulc music: Drake, 21 Savage, Taylor Swift, The 1975, Rihanna, and SZA
Some of the best releases to end the year Some of the biggest artists in pop, R&B, and hip-hop released highly anticipated tracks and albums in the past... Read more.
What does free speech mean on Elon Musk’s Twitter?
FREEDOM OF SPEECH COMES WITH SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY On October 26th, Elon Musk marked his ownership of Twitter with the tweet, “Entering Twitter HQ... Read more.
Fresh Meat 11: Weekend two
An evening of laughter, self-reflection, and community Weekend two of the Fresh Meat theatre festival transformed the Arts Court stage into a place for... Read more.
The Fulcrum’s favourite Halloween movies: Midsommar (2019)
Dread and anxiety of the summer solstice Content Warning: This article includes mention of suicide. Horror films are often defined by gloomy tones, with... Read more.
A glimpse into the Ancient Mediterranean at the Museum of Classical Antiquities
Exploring ancient societies through artifacts The department of classics at the University of Ottawa harbours a special place for archaeological discovery... Read more.
Digital consumerism in the Metaverse
METAVERSE AND THE RISE OF DIGITAL MARKETS Developments in extended reality (XR) technologies have been rapidly advancing and tech giants. Meta,... Read more.
Indigenous representation at the National Gallery of Canada
Highlighting Indigenous artworks at the NGC Many Indigenous peoples in Canada use the arts to transmit cultural messages through line, colour, and shape.... Read more.
Experiencing digital realities on Alex Sutcliffe’s canvases
SUTCLIFFE OPENS NEW COLLECTION SYNCING MATTER AT STUDIO SIXTY SIX Halifax-based artist Alex Sutcliffe, is a testament to the growing digitization of... Read more.
Am I fast or are they slow? Calling out Ottawa’s slow walkers
THERE SHOULD BE A WALKING ETIQUETTE CLASS You’ve seen them and you’ve felt their presence: the slow strides, unbothered demeanor, and sloth-like... Read more.
Gee-Gees home opener ends in draw against the Gaels
They were unable to take down growing rivals in last Friday night's battle After a successful weekend in Toronto, the Gee-Gees women’s soccer team... Read more.
Review: Bullet Train
MORE BAD BUNNY PLEASE Watching Brad Pitt’s unlucky character, Ladybug, stumble around a Shinkansen train in David Leitch’s new movie, Bullet Train, is... Read more.