While it seems like stark religious lines are being drawn in the sand this time of year, Fulcrum contributor Nadia Helal talks about Muslim and Christian holiday traditions.
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Forget about watching saccharine holiday fluff like “Miracle on 34th Street” this holiday season. The Fulcrum recommends some worthwhile yuletide entertainment that have a bit more of an edge.
In lieu of International Education Week, the Fulcrum talks about why so many Canadian students are hesitant to study outside of this country.
Even though Halloween has passed us by, Di Daniels gives us a window into the freakier side of human sexuality by talking about furries and show fetishism.
What do phrases like “no artificial flavours” and “gluten free” have in common? They’re both nutrition myths that are running rampant in our society.
Don’t let the naysayers fool you: breakfast really is the most important meal of the day and the Fulcrum tells you why.
This week, Di Daniels settles a latex dispute and shows the fellas how to last longer in bed.
Student foils deception—Tim Horton’s, U of O face conspiracy allegations Photo: CC, SteFou A U of O student has discovered the existence of a magical beverage that is now coming soon to the University of Ottawa campus. According to sources the beverage is known as an “iced cappuccino”, and is a cold, sweet, creamy drink that …
U of O students talk about what it means to be asexual, and the challenges that come hand in hand with identifying with this misunderstood branch of human sexuality.
The battle between Uber and Ottawa cab drivers is far from over and, in order for a victor to emerge, at least one party has to be willing to compromise.
Sex position of the week: The Linguini
The Ontario University Athletics preseason rankings have put the Gee-Gees fourth in the conference behind Western, Guelph, and McMaster. There’s plenty of room for the Gees to succeed and make a deep run in the playoffs, and even take a crack at the national championship.
Dear Di, I’ve never understood the hype about giving head, and despite the fact my new partner is more than happy to return the favour, I still don’t fully share his enthusiasm for it. I haven’t had the heart to tell him that going down just isn’t my go-to activity for getting in the mood. …
Why does the buying, storing, moving, and eventual disposal of stuff occupy such an important place in our lives? Better yet, is this obsession an economic issue or a psychological issue, or both?
The University of Ottawa’s men’s hockey team’s future has been uncertain for the past 15 months in the wake of highly publicized sexual assault allegations, but on June 3 the university announced the team would be relaunched for the 2016-17 season.
No one likes to talk about periods, and it’s costing us millions. According to Jill Piebak, leader of the No Tax on Tampons campaign, in 2014 the government collected more than $36 million from the taxation of menstrual hygiene products. She’s leading a petition on Change.org and trying to table a private member’s bill to …
Sixth-seeded Bishop’s Gaiters force overtime at the CIS Final 8 in Toronto Photo credit: Jesse Colautti The Gee-Gees men’s basketball team had an eventful first two days at the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Final 8 hosted by Ryerson University. On Wednesday night, Fifth-year senior Johnny Berhanemeskel became the first Gee-Gee basketball player ever named CIS …
Meet Toluwalope Makinde—or Tolu, as most people know him—member of the men’s varsity track and field team at the University of Ottawa. Finishing up his last year at the Telfer School of Management, this quick-footed Gee-Gee—not to mention former national and provincial youth champion in the 200-metre dash—is bursting with talent both on and off the field.
“We changed around a lot of things in the second half, I think it started to switch the momentum in our favour, and it was an exciting finish.” – Steven Johnson
Proceeds from SUSK’s bake sale went toward helping wounded soldiers in Ukraine by fundraising for medical supplies and donating to the families. The Ukrainian army has had to rely on crowd funding for medical and war fighting supplies.
The University of Ottawa has named one of its arts buildings to honour the memory of an influential Algonquin spiritual leader, and to acknowledge the university’s gratitude to First Nations peoples.
