The event, called Tell Me Your Story: Leaving Home, saw students take to the stage in poetic or storytelling fashion to share their transitionary tales of leaving home behind to find a new one in Canada.
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It’s an artist’s job to guide the voice of the people—something Common has always done in his career. With Black America Again, he strikes the right cord at the perfect time, and the result is one of the best albums of the year.
“I think this government understands the essential role of the arts and we look forward to continued conversations with these MPs and this government.”
“For me, as for many others, the program was truly a defining moment in my life.”
Simply put, by using pieces of a culture that go hand in hand with oppression, you participate in the erasure of that culture’s authentic experience.
Whether you’re planning a holiday party, or just looking to skip the line at Starbucks, get comfy and get brewing.
“I wanted to do something where the filmmakers could have a safe place to be as creative as they want, without fear of shame and ridicule.”—Vincent Valentino, festival director.
“(It’s) a mix between an escape room, a traditional haunted walk, maybe an urban scavenger hunt, and Pokémon GO.”—Glen Shackleton, CEO and founder of Haunted Walks Inc.
“We got this nomination because of the highly collaborative effort we all put into this production. We worked hard, but always with a tremendous amount of pleasure.”—André Perrier, director of Les Reines.
In this cabaret-style production, called Miscast, male performers were called on to belt out their favourite female-centric broadway tunes, while the females sang their favourite male songs.
This year, keep it classic with a costume we all know and love: the famous feline.
Not only is The Shining a classic, it’s also a brilliant and complex commentary on violence and abuse.
Presented Oct. 6–8 at the Arts Court Theatre, the festival specializes in theatre art and this month’s shows of choice included Giant Invisible Robot and the one-woman absurdist comedy Joe: The Perfect Man.
To help you save some cash, here are five ways you can get started on making your favourite coffee or tea drinks at home.
As a fast-paced first person multiplayer shooter with around 5-10 minutes in gameplay, it’s the perfect solution for students who are looking for a short game to play between classes or want a short break from studying or to play in between classes.
The festival runs Oct. 3–16, after which the market will come together for a (surprisingly lady-friendly) Sausage Party.
As much as we all don’t want to admit it, a big part of the whole studying abroad experience actually involves going to class.
If Bon Iver’s last album was leaving the cabin, this project is the maturation and growing process. No longer trapped in the woods, Vernon’s forgotten Emma and is finally working on himself—and as fans, we’re reaping the rewards.
Fall fashion is not only the most versatile, but also the most flattering to anyone who dresses for the season. It’s clear that many students at the University of Ottawa know this, because strolling around campus every direction you turn there is a fashionista or fashionisto effortlessly strutting their style.
Even though Orwell imagined the novel as a “what-if” scenario, a threat like massive government surveillance and censorship is still a reality for people living in certain parts of the world.
Directed by Eleanor Crowder under Bear and Company Theatre group, the classic play was given a unique twist though its use of fire dancing, stunning sword fights, and original music.
This year’s event showcased zombies from all walks of life, ranging from the graphically gory to the whimsical.
Jaeyoung Chong, a fourth-year student with a bachelor of music in performance, has been playing the cello for thirteen years, and has taken part in various youth orchestras and solo works.
Fall is a great time to experiment with some cult classic trends, like darker shades for your lips, graphic glitter for your eyes, and peachy tones to have you rivalling the runway.
Looking for some new music to keep you inspired this fall? Look no further than The Fulcrum’s top picks for the best indie albums of 2016.
