Reading Time: 3 minutesForget about watching saccharine holiday fluff like “Miracle on 34th Street” this holiday season. The Fulcrum recommends some worthwhile yuletide entertainment that have a bit more of an edge.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesWhy it’s famous: Enemy of the State is an action thriller about a lawyer, played by Will Smith, who is framed for a murder of a congressman by a corrupt National Security Agency (NSA) agent, played by Jon Voight. The film, which was released in 1998, came out during Smith’s prime and was his first …
Reading Time: 2 minutesCommittee advises one per centers to buy planet The City of Dubai’s spending habits know no boundaries. Following the ordering of jetpacks for firefighters and first responders earlier this month, the city has created a committee to find new and ridiculous ways to spend their riches. The most daring proposal presented by a some of …
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou may ask why this is such a hot take—well first, he’s a quarterback, and second he’s a young black man.
Reading Time: 2 minutesEach song on the album has it’s own distinct sound, which showcases Ty Dolla $ign’s range and creativity as an artist. Whether the music is acoustic or produced by DJ Mustard, Ty Dolla $ign delivers on every song.
Reading Time: 2 minutesYou might be right to call Greg Hardy disgusting and completely lacking in remorse for his actions. However you should have been calling for his head from the start.
Reading Time: 2 minutes The most coveted spot in class isn’t a seat next to that cutie you’re trying to get a number from, but the seat by the outlets. Trust me, all available plugs usually get taken before the prof has a chance to walk into the lecture hall.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBranching out to different language programs Photo: Courtesy of Netflix We are in the golden age of television with channels like HBO, Showcase, AMC, and Netflix vying for the top awards year after year. Netflix has found yet another successful formula in Narcos. The captivating drama focuses on drug lord Pablo Escobar, and the war …
Reading Time: 2 minutesOttawa police are likely going to be guarding the National War Memorial come spring, according to a police spokesperson.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor over 10 years, acrobat Joey Albert stops by the University of Ottawa to entertain a crowd.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDevelopers plans billion-dollar Ottawa waterfront development Ottawa’s Domtar region will undergo a transformation as private developers start a 15-year-long, $1-billion development that will include a hotel, parks, and condos. The main Domtar building will also be converted into a commercial and retail shopping centre, according to media reports. The Windmill Development Group and the Dream …
Reading Time: 7 minutesI’m not sure I remember the very first time I experienced racism or discrimination.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen it comes to domestic violence, all victims should be treated equally.
Reading Time: 2 minutesSaturday, Jan. 24 marked the second annual Sandy Hill Winter Classic hockey game open to all U of O students. It was picture perfect for organizers Evan Trofimchuk, Graeme Eastwood, Kyle Dunn, and Graeme Markell.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA revolving campus pub location may found it’s final niche at Laurier Social House, for their popular wings.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe talk to the oldest student organization, the U of O English Debating Society about their recent trip to Montreal.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe grill heats up one last time for Ottawa’s Ribtoberfest.
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’m afraid there will never be a consensus within the black community about the use of the n-word. As we move further away from the Civil Rights movement, its use might become more and more frequent and socially acceptable. However, while vocabulary evolves and meanings can change, we cannot forget the history and pain attached to the word.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen Cynthia Leblanc was named a first-team Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) All-Star at the end of the last school year, she was frustrated.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBetween varsity rugby, working at a casino, organizing charity events, training for triathlons, and second-year civil law studies, Afton Maisonneuve has been keeping busy.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough the black man in me is outraged and offended by Levenson’s language, the pragmatic side of me agrees with his message.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDrake was on his worst behaviour during the closing of his star-studded concert at the October’s Very Own festival in Toronto.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat 2014–15 will bring for the fans.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the first match of a four-game pre-season series where the Gee-Gees will face teams from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the garnet and grey defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 109-101 in a packed house at CÉGEP Champlain in Longueil, Que.
