On Dec. 5, University of Ottawa alumna Lisa Monchalin, the first Indigenous woman to graduate with a PhD in criminology in Canada, will be holding court at the Alex Trebek Alumni Hall.
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All in all, it’s an enlightening read that highlights how freedom in Western countries is often taken for granted.
While you wait to get your hands on an NES Classic, why not dive into the rich, strange history of some of your favourite Nintendo characters?
The Faculty of Arts’ first annual Arts Innovation conference brought together a group of professionals to discuss how students can leverage their arts education into successful careers.
Chapman, a fourth-year communications student at the University of Ottawa, is calling all artists to join her in the fight for mental health awareness through her new website—The Ventilation Movement.
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the stakes were high at The Loft Board Game Lounge, since the patrons were playing to help provide clear drinking water for people around the world.
New mentorship program introduced to help students shape their theatre skills.
This section of Europe is so diverse and rich in its history that you might even forget about the rest of the continent’s scenic travel spots.
Despite liking the film, I can empathize with the critics who reacted negatively to the filmmaker’s portrayal of privileged, affluent, and aimless characters.
The University of Ottawa’s School of Music is abuzz with its revamped Corus Artist Mentorship program, which features prolific musicians aiding students in perfecting their techniques through sessions called master classes.
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.
“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.
“(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.
This year, keep it classic with a costume we all know and love: the famous feline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sunday’s show featured a variety of designs ranging from the practical to the quirky. Highlights included glittery ensembles by Amira & Nasreen and Sabrina Oxford’s fairytale-esque capes.
