It was not supposed to be like this for Dr. Mark Lowes. The University of Ottawa associate professor of communications never planned to become a professor; his hope had always been to become a professional football player.
Sports
As a preamble to the hockey season which begins on Oct. 11, the Fulcrum talked to Réal Paiement to get a sense of how the team is shaping up.
The University of Ottawa is set to launch a new $15-million fundraising campaign aimed exclusively at improving Gee-Gees sport programs. .
Canada won a grand total of 44 medals this year, placing second behind France in the medal count. Fifteen of the medals won by Canada were gold, three of which were won by U of O athletes.
Keep up with the Gee-Gees during the Sept. 21 to 23 weekend with the Fulcrum’s Highlight Reel. This week we have two women’s soccer games, a men’s football game and a women’s rugby game.
The idea of fitting a regular workout into one’s schedule can be a daunting task for students bombarded with school, work, and extra-curricular activities. But the benefits of regular exercise include improved stress levels, increased energy, and improved sleep and digestion.
The Gee-Gee women’s soccer team brought the heat to the pitch Sept. 15 against the Trent University Excalibur. A crowd of almost 200 was there to support the team during an 11–0 blowout.
Fitness is an important aspect of our lives. In university it’s easy to get distracted by class, studying, homework, and part-time jobs—all of which can lead to feelings of anxiety.
LET’S SIT DOWN with Gee-Gees fifth-year social sciences starting quarterback Aaron Colbon. We touch on a number of subjects, including his 500-yard game and shawarma. The Fulcrum: Big game on Sept. 7—how did it feel? I mean, it was a 500-yard passing game. Aaron Colbon: I was shocked to be honest. I did not know …
You may not have had time to stop by some of the booths during Club Week but don’t worry The Fulcrum lists four of the top alternative athletic clubs so you can stay active and social during the year.
“It’s really exciting, we’re finally getting the coaching that we wanted and it is helping a lot,” said Patrinos. “We’re coming together as a team. Once we connect and think more, we’ll be doing much better.”
A south sider is a proud sports fan who toughed the dreary weather and poor seating conditions of sitting on the south side of Lansdowne Stadium. They did this not only to be closer to the home team’s bench, but also to have the canal at their back.
In the same way the pre-game rituals can be necessary for the mental spirit of athletes, sports traditions translate into a necessary component of a city’s culture.
Local not-for-profit Old Crows Football Inc.which has doubled as the Carleton football alumni society since 1965, is funding the team. Since the Ravens’ football team disbanded, Old Crows have not just been working to get the team back onto the field, but to turn the Carleton football program into one of the best in the country.
With 15 years on the sidelines as a Gee-Gees coach, Matt Anthony led the team from 1954–69, throughout the beginnings of the Panda Bowl.
Without a centralized association to foster its infrastructure, the e-sports community has to rely on the endorsement of gaming companies and free tools available to them like online streaming to maintain itself.
The thought of pole dancing may seem rather intimidating, but like all sports, practice makes perfect.
At the home opener this past Sept. 6, the stands were packed with Gee-Gees fans and the men were ready to play.
This is the Gee-Gees’ second win this season, with a prior victory against the Waterloo Warriors.
101 week is a wonderful time to fill your social calendar with activities, your body with exciting and colourful beverages, and to forget to eat.
After construction delays and disputes over a dome, the Lees Avenue field is finally ready.
Instead of modelling itself on traditional sport, usually segregated by gender, quidditch has adopted a gender-integrated approach to interuniversity sport.
Bring your professor a coffee in the morning, because they make you a better student than Carleton professors do. If you see a Gee-Gee on campus, let them know that you appreciate them, or just give them a high-five.
“Riding a unicycle just seems impossible,” said Jérémie Gaudreau, fourth-year mechanical engineering student at the University of Ottawa. “I still think it’s impossible.”
MEET NATASHA WATCHAM-ROY: fifth-year health sciences student and member of the women’s rugby team. This summer she travelled to Kazan, Russia to compete with fellow Gee-Gee Sarah Meng in the FISU 2013 Summer Universiade, where she helped secure a bronze medal against Great Britain.
