The nation’s Capital has witnessed the many changes that have accompanied the art form first-hand. But what exactly does Ottawa’s tattoo scene look like today, and how does it reflect evolving attitudes towards body art?
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The Fulcrum sat down and talked with a number of local content creators to document their journey and success on the popular video sharing website.
The fight for the right to have an abortion is not a question of legal legitimacy, now it seems to be a question of access.
When building your bartending skills it’s important to have the right tools for the job.
One has to wonder if Pokémon GO will be just another trending topic over social media or if it will have a potentially long-term impact?
Remember when you were a kid, and you still received an allowance? Is it a good idea to apply that same principle to the world of adults?
With midterms and finals on the horizon, a lot of students are in need of a good hug. Luckily, the Canadian cuddle industry is here to provide such snuggly comfort…for a price.
Are electronic cigarettes the key to successful smoking cessation in Ontario, or are these devices just part of the problem?
If you’re looking to help out a fellow human being during the holidays, the Fulcrum highlights different charitable enterprises in the Ottawa area.
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.
This year, don’t waste your hard earned cash buying all your Christmas gifts at the Rideau Centre. The Fulcrum shows you how to make items like bath bombs and snow globes from the comfort of your own home.
With these recipes in hand, you should be set for your next big holiday shindig.
How has the Postmedia, Sun media merger affected Canada’s print media landscape since the deal was finalized in March? Media critics Jesse Brown, Vivian Smith, and Kelly Toughill weigh in on this contentious issue.
About a 1/3 of the general public don’t trust genetically modified food. However, 9 out of 10 scientists say that they are perfectly safe. Who should you believe?
Don’t let that stupid gag reflex get in the way of sexy evening. Di Daniels shows you how to go “deep” under the covers.
While the Ontario government covers sex reassignment surgery under OHIP, the road to getting these surgeries is unnecessarily long and bumpy.
In lieu of International Education Week, the Fulcrum talks about why so many Canadian students are hesitant to study outside of this country.
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?
Why the potential benefits of commercial and recreational drones are flying over our heads Illustration by Adam Gibbard Dippin’ Dots. Microwaves. Menstrual pads. The Internet. GPS. Cargo pants. Some of the wonders of modern life—and an unflattering fashion trend of the late ‘90s—all started as military innovation and were later adapted for commercial and …
I’m not sure I remember the very first time I experienced racism or discrimination.
If we were to describe a group on campus whose job and financial security changes month to month, whose members don’t know if they’ll have a job from semester to semester, who don’t know if they can afford to pay their bills or rent, and who are often forced to work 60-hour weeks to make ends meet, you’d probably assume we’re talking about students.
When I woke up at 6 a.m. on Oct. 4 to join the legions of the undead, I wasn’t expecting much of a turnout.
A University of Ottawa grad has developed a new app that gives more options to users of today’s hottest matchmaker.
Downtown desserts: where to satisfy your sweet tooth in the city.
But eating well doesn’t have to be that difficult or time-consuming. A few nights a week, set aside an hour or two to make yourself a delicious dinner. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just something that you take a bit of time to prepare and enjoy.
