Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the ever-evolving landscape of student media, “culture” stretches far beyond textbook definitions. It encompasses identity, tradition, activism, creativity, and the shared experiences that bring campus communities together.
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Reading Time: 4 minutesYour one stop shop for events happening on campus in October, with a little bit of everything.
Reading Time: 9 minutesBeauty is in the eye of the beholder, but if you can’t see the beauty in Ottawa… maybe get some glasses?
Reading Time: 3 minutesThey enjoy avocado toast, baby chiropractors, and brunch. Perhaps it isn’t any more complicated than that – or is it…
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the first time in four years, an event meant to celebrate the United States seemed to actually celebrate them in their varying shades and specialties, accepting the messiness of 2020 but promising better times ahead under a new, united administration.
Reading Time: 7 minutes“The idea that is being broadcast to millennials is that they can and should have it all — the only thing standing between them and unimaginable success is laziness.”
Reading Time: 2 minutes“It’s important to show that we’re here and that Indigenous students don’t have to hide their culture,” says Émilie Gauthier, vice-president internal affairs for the Indigenous Student Association.
Reading Time: 5 minutes“Not everyone has access to bricks-and-mortar museums … The opportunity to view art online offers increased accessibility to visual culture.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesStudents break in the LabO with the new performance space’s first performance.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrom my personal experience as a Chinese-Canadian, I find that mental illness and mental health are issues rarely (if ever) discussed in Chinese and East Asian households. It continues to be considered a non-serious issue and taboo subject, resulting in its highly stigmatized state.
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhile the country is gearing up for a massive celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, it’s also important to note the accomplishments of Indigenous peoples before 1867.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs technology continues to make the world a smaller place, psychologists have noticed that some mental illnesses are diagnosed differently from culture to culture.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“The drinking age here is 18, which means that their Frosh Week can include more alcohol infused events and the majority of first years are allowed to indulge.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe people who drive the cars are just about as fancy as the cars themselves. Everyone here is thin and beautiful. It’s almost perplexing how skinny all of inhabitants manage to stay, despite how rich the food is. I say almost because there are stairs about every 100 metres, so it’s not really that perplexing. Come to France if you want to lose weight eating strictly butter.
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow one U of O association makes international students feel at home again.
Reading Time: 2 minutesProceeds 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.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter winning the recent and prestigious 2014 Karsh Award, the Fulcrum sits down with Chantal Gervais to reflect on her big win.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhere does this disconnect between spelling and pronunciation originate from, and more importantly, why do we put up with it?
Reading Time: 8 minutesIn a larger sense, Starbucks epitomizes North American food culture in the 21st century. It’s modern, hip, and allows customers to personalize their order from an extensive menu selection. It also professes to use the best, high-quality ingredients and to conduct its business responsibly and ethically.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn other parts of the world, however, Christmastime is celebrated very differently, and every country and culture has their own traditions.
Reading Time: 2 minutesLGBT 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 …
Reading Time: 2 minutesAS 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 …
Reading Time: 2 minutesAT 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 …
