The creation of incredible art often goes hand in hand with individuals who behave outside the norm. What is it about these “insane” artists that allows them to create such masterpieces?
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It’s not always easy telling your folks you want to take time off of school to pursue your dream. For Eric Stirtzinger, he followed his passion and it paid off.
One of the most prestigious festivals is now free for University of Ottawa students.
Staff reporter Spencer Murdock was at the Sept. 21 BOA meeting where arts representative James Daniels resigned — here is his live-tweet of the meeting.
After winning the recent and prestigious 2014 Karsh Award, the Fulcrum sits down with Chantal Gervais to reflect on her big win.
From a broader perspective, it seems like these recent program restructuring plans are part of an ongoing attempt by the university administration to convert our liberal arts institution into a vocational school.
You Can’t Handle the Truth! The Fulcrum breaks down why you need to see this old-school film.
Equipped with state-of-the-art swivel chairs and projector screens, the building will be like no other arts building on campus. Students will even have access to their own electrical outlets, meaning they will no longer need to bring extension cords to class to use their laptops.
The sounds of sex begin from behind a couch and shortly after climax, a naked man steps out and crosses the stage. Mrs. Dally Has a Lover is starting, and I think I found him.
It’s been a long time since I’ve been drawn into a game the same way I have been by Ni No Kuni.
The University of Ottawa’s seventh annual Walk of Arts competition on Oct. 4 drew in 32 students to show off their artistic talents.
So, for something that is only meant to brighten your day, why are people so divided on their feelings for memes? The Fulcrum asked two writers to sit down and hash things out.
This week’s reviews are House at the End of the Street, starring Jennifer Lawrence, and The Killers’ new album, Battle Born.
In November 2012, the organization will hand out its first ever Innovator Award at the 2012 Canadian Folk Music Awards, to be held in Saint John, N.B. The honour will be given to a pioneer of the folk community.
Thomson insisted I bring earplugs, but I forgot, of course, so he came prepared with an extra set. It’s a good thing he did, because Sparrows’ blisteringly loud and effects-laden brand of post-hardcore—influenced by bands like Small Brown Bike, Moving Mountains, and perhaps most noticeably, Moneen—ricochets off the walls of the dimly lit basement.
Carly Rae Jepsen stumbled upon the secret to international success for Canadian pop stars: make good music.
The Fulcrum managed to catch up with Duffield over the phone in her natural habitat: racing off to a dance rehearsal.
LGBT community marches for diversity, acceptance, and self-expression Dayna Prest | Fulcrum Contributor OTTAWA CAPITAL PRIDE 2012 culminated in a fabulous display by Ottawa’s queer community during the annual pride parade on Aug. 26. The theme of this year’s pride celebrations was “come out and play”—a play on words that was taken as a call to action by the hundreds of supporters who attended receptions, boat …
Through the lens ALL OF THE media frenzy surrounding Kim Kardashian these days does not come as a surprise. The multi-millionaire socialite and “entrepreneur” recently split from her NBA-star husband, Kris Humphries. While the breakup may not come as a surprise to anyone—did you really think they’d make it past 72 days?—the amount of attention …
Online dating gets student-specific TORONTO (CUP)—A NEW ONLINE dating website, Datemyschool.com, may soon be making its way to Canada. Created by Columbia Business School students Jean Meyer and Balazs Alexa, the website currently allows students enrolled at over 350 American universities to meet people online who are exclusively within their academic circle of choice. Currently, …
New vendor event debuts in Ottawa THE COMPULSION TO buy something unique made by a skillful set of hands is not new, but the making and purchasing of crafts are becoming more popular in Ottawa. Instead of wasting time scouring Etsy looking for goods over the web, people now have the option to buy crafted …
AS THE LEAVES begin to fall and August becomes a mere memory, students begrudgingly surrender to a new school year. For most of us autumn means a new semester and slowly settling into everyday routines, but for big-shot TV conglomerates, it signals the start of fall programming. Conveniently, our favourite television shows start just when …
AT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 km away from the city I have called home for the last 20 years of my life, I am beginning to wonder why so many people deem Ottawa a boring city. Being so far away from the comforts and familiarity of home has given me a new-found awareness and appreciation for a …
