Reading Time: 5 minutesThe hit Canadian sitcom will conclude after producing five seasons of inclusive television.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Fulcrum fully endorses the will of all the candidates who wish to serve their fellow students and represent their interests within student government on a voluntary basis.
Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a revelatory interview with Oprah Winfrey, Meghan Markle and Harry, Duke of Sussex denounced “the firm inaction in responding to Markle’s struggle with suicidal thoughts, media scrutiny and institutional racism.”
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe University of Ottawa’s Black talent and achievements were on display at this year’s gala, reminding us that the Black experience deserves recognition.
Reading Time: 4 minutes“At first glance, this email sounded encouraging; at second glance, it sounded performative,” said fourth-year political science student Laura Bradbury.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Asian-American entertainment community experienced huge success in the most recent instalment of the Golden Globes. However, questions remain when it comes to determine what makes a movie ‘foreign.’
Reading Time: 3 minutesWe sat down to chat with one of the stars of Second Jen, a U of O psychology alum.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“We programmed this year’s undercurrents festival under a guise of uncertainty. In previous years, there were always wild cards — the Arts Court elevator, traffic around the theatre, the weather — this year it’s just a pandemic.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesTheatre without audiences, music without concerts, fine arts without galleries — these paradoxes represent the troubling reality for arts students of the early 2020s.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAgency in interpretation is a vital element to any craft, and Malcolm and Marie’s rich dialogue and complex themes does complete justice to this ideal. The film escapes the trap of unidimensional characterization of Black creatives.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“It’s essential to keep in mind that even though we cannot change our past, we can make our future more inclusive and hopefully learn lessons for the future.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe’re back with another round-up of hot releases and new-to-us favourites.
Reading Time: 3 minutesDon’t let Promising Young Woman’s pretty pink title card, pop soundtrack, and protagonist’s pastel-toned aesthetic fool you.
Reading Time: 2 minutesMore than six years after their purchase we still don’t know where the damn fireworks are.
Reading Time: 3 minutesWithout the archived minutes and streams publicly available online, those who are unable to attend are left unaware of what occurs during the meeting.
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Fulcrum decided to look back at its history and glance at how the process of producing changed over the decades. To get somewhat of an idea, we interviewed 11 former editors-in-chief who shared some of their best stories and memories along the way.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne need look only as far as Ottawa’s own National Arts Centre to see that art isn’t dying during these disquieting times; in its own, exciting ways, it’s even thriving, shape-shifting to fit the needs of a socially distant world.
Reading Time: 8 minutesOver the last thirty years, the Fulcrum has reviewed a number of releases that eventually became career-defining and altering records for artists.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Equifax guaranteed that “Francophone students [will] be served in French.” Equifax was heavily criticized for lacklustre french services when it was hired by Desjardins to protect its members following its massive 2019 information breach.
Reading Time: 3 minutesEach week we take a look at hot new music released, and share some of our favourites, too.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThis week’s picks included hot jazz, existential dread, and cool new musical experiments.
Reading Time: 4 minutesA collection of the top 10 worst Christmas songs ever. How many bags of coal will you be getting this holiday season?
Reading Time: 3 minutes“This is a great way for people to deal with the mental aspect … we think of a lot of young people aren’t having as much socialization as they once had because there’s no school, there’s no university,” said Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng.
Reading Time: 3 minutesEl Huda cited differences with other UOSU executives as the focal point of her immediate resignation.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThere’s utility in these platforms to talk about eating disorders without triggering vulnerable targets into having them.
