Reading Time: 2 minutesUsing social media for promotion is commonplace in today’s world. Using a disagreement with another artist for self promotion can be a significant tool—but it can also be double-edged sword depending on the outcome.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesLunar New Year, more commonly called Chinese New Year, will take place on Feb. 8 this year. As Ottawa gears up for the celebration, the Fulcrum spoke to Rae Xu, a fourth-year translation student at the University of Ottawa, to gather some tips on how to best ring in the new year in the Capital. Really, what better excuse is there to party on a Monday?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe event featured a diverse mix of designers, all who were Ottawa-based, giving the audience a good overview of the local talent stemming from the city.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa’s Musical Theatre Society (UOMTS) will be performing the Broadway production, Hands on a Hardbody on Jan. 29. And no, it has nothing to do with the type of hard body you’re thinking of.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) “2015 Hollywood Diversity Report”, which analyzed the top 200 film releases and all of broadcast, cable, and digital television programming from 2012-2013, nearly 40 per cent of the U.S. population was non-white in 2013, yet made up only 16.7 per cent of lead roles in theatrical films and 6.5 per cent of lead roles in broadcast scripted television.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe festival will be held on Feb. 3-4 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the lobby of Desmarais, and will offer a selection of diverse cuisine, from Italian to African. The vendors that have been announced thus far include Fettucinies, Smoque Shack, Perfection-Satisfaction-Promise, Petit Peru, and Taste of Africa.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s the story of young and death-obsessed Harold who meets, at a funeral, the life-loving and spritely 79-year-old Maude. Its dark humour, contrasting soundtrack, and the undeniable love of its two protagonists has earned the film numerous awards, and has made it one that has stuck with audiences and filmmakers alike.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSince school is now in full swing, and you don’t have the time that you did over the break to binge watch a show, podcasts are a great alternative that you can listen to between classes and during study breaks. Here is a list of five podcasts to entertain you while we wait for more news on the Steven Avery case. You’re welcome.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn many ways, the album is a genuine smile and a rolling tear. Malibu sounds so comfortable and familiar, but also strikingly fresh and new.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs the story takes audiences back into the past, we meet Jem, played by U of O alumna Carol Sinclair, and her father John, a fame-obsessed drunkard. Throughout the play, audiences watch as each character’s past unfolds, and how they struggle to find true meaning and faith in life.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAnd with winter weather comes winter… well, I’d hesitate to call it fashion. Style seems to grind to a halt throughout the winter months, which is unfortunate in a city that’s cold for almost half the year. Fortunately, the Fulcrum has a few tips for you to stay warm without sacrificing style during these next few chilly months.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDirected and written by Antonio Agugliaro, Gabriele del Grande, and Khaled Soliman al Nassiry, On the Bride’s Side tells the story of five refugees who travel to Sweden from Syria in search of a new beginning. The film will be screened at the ByTowne Cinema on Jan. 28 by One World Film Festival (OWFF) and One World Arts, followed by a discussion on the war in Syria and refugee support.
Reading Time: 2 minutesLittle known fact, this is probably the favourite drink of Canadian electronic musician, Peaches (Merill Nisker).
Reading Time: 2 minutesFROST 2016, a concert headlined by ILoveMakonnen and DJ Mustard that took place on Jan. 16, was hosted by the SFUO in collaboration with AVX Live, JUMP! 106.9, Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa, and Carleton University’s Rideau River Residence Association (RRRA).
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s a new year, a new semester, and good time for a (cue cliché) a new you! Here are four beauty commandments to live by in 2016 to ensure a beautiful year.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough the wide selection makes it inherently difficult to choose just one meal, I opted for Nacho Cartel’s “Nila’s Chicken” and “Cali-Calui” tacos. Nacho Cartel, a food truck located at 200 Wilbrod Street that is only open during the warmer months, normally serves an array of different nachos and tacos, as well as milkshakes, but for this festival they are only serving these two tacos.
Reading Time: 3 minutesHe has always been more than just the leader of the pack, and, forty-seven years after Major Tom first went up into space, David Bowie is still lightyears ahead of his contemporaries.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis film also features perhaps his greatest undead creation—Bud, the gun-wielding zombie with a heart of gold.
Reading Time: 3 minutesYou could head to school just as you are—in your PJs, bare skin, hair unbrushed, and your classmates would probably hardly notice. Today, however, you’re in the mood to look put together—and with these five easy steps, the Fulcrum will have you looking good and out the door in no time.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe collaboration between art and science was natural and probably destined to happen. The curators chose the space based on the similarities between artists and engineers.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe video sparked the idea in Kirton, co-founder of The Balance Project, to create her own clothing line that would be socially responsible and environmentally friendly, while also informing people about ethical problems in the current fashion world. Kirton approached and worked with a group of friends to come up with a plan, and their first line was launched only a few months later.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBoth English and French projects will be shown in a variety of genres. The festival creates opportunities for both applicants and for Zoom, as students interested in the industry have the opportunity to be introduced to the U of O’s official group of student filmmakers.
Reading Time: 2 minutesEqual Voice uOttawa collaborated with the UESA to have a more relaxed event than they normally do, as well as to reach out to a wider variety of students. The night began with a poetry open mic, where three poets read original poetry to the intimate crowd.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough they’ve become known as one of the biggest rock bands of the decade, their new album gives the impression that they’re ready to give up that title—A Head Full of Dreams is their most upbeat and radio-friendly record yet.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy 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 National Security Agency (NSA) agent, played by Jon Voight. The film, which was released in 1998, came out during Smith’s prime and was his first …
