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How will Ottawa’s PWHL Team take Charge? - The Fulcrum
Reading Time: 2 minutes Since falling to the Montreal Victoire in the Walter Cup Finals, the Ottawa Charge have continued to face more losses off the ice. From players moving to expansion teams and arena setbacks due to Lansdowne 2.0, the Charge are in a period of change with a new path ahead. After narrowly making the playoffs this past season, many viewers were surprised to see the Ottawa Charge qualify for the Walter Cup Finals.
Revisiting the epic highs and lows of the 2026 Milano Olympic Winter Games
Reading Time: 3 minutes The 2026 Milano Olympic Winter games brought many special stories and records to life. Between Feb. 4 to Feb. 22, athletes around the world took to the stage to display their impressive talents on the international stage. From curling scandals to cheating, this year’s winter olympics had it all! Here’s a highlight of the good and not so good.
A Guide to Valentine’s Day Events on the U of O Campus
Reading Time: 3 minutes Valentine’s Day is a holiday that is built for those in romantic relationships, but it fails to acknowledge the many ways relationships and love can look. Many recognized Student Governments (RSGs) at the U of O are hosting events this week to acknowledge the many facets of human connection, giving Gee-Gees opportunities to meet their next romantic interest, a new friend or even build a new professional connection.
Where students can receive flu and COVID-19 vaccines
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the snowflakes blanket campus and classes are back in session, students begin to feel shivers—not just from the chilly weather, but also from illness. While the cold and flu season is familiar to many, COVID-19 is becoming a seasonal reality that everyone must live with during the dry and cold conditions of winter. To protect ourselves from these annual circumstances, students can opt to receive their vaccines.
A Conversation with Co-Owner of Compact Music
Reading Time: 3 minutes On March 29, I found myself in the back of Compact Music, a record playing over the speakers. As a student, it’s become a familiar spot for my peers and I. On my last visit, I wound up happily agreeing to interview the owners. Compact Music has a vast selection of music, from records to CDs, for everyone of all ages. During my time talking to one of the owners, Ian Boyd, we chatted about the student experience and influence at their store.
My love letter to Facebook Marketplace
Reading Time: 3 minutes One person’s trash is another person’s treasure! For students, that treasure can be found on Facebook Marketplace. This whole world of valuables is available to access for everyone through their Facebook account. You can buy and sell anything under the sun; apartments, clothing, home decor. I have found myself in love with this side of Facebook because for students, it’s cheap and easily accessible. From my phone, I can shop for items that I’m in need of in my area.
CityFolk Day Two: CityFolk continues tradition of impressive folk and rock selections.
Reading Time: 4 minutes CityFolk remains, year after year, a celebration of how different and welcoming music can be to all. It’s always a treat to hop on the bus to CityFolk and see the energy rise in attendees. Approaching the ticket area, lines only seem to grow longer each year, and the bands start to echo out across Great Lawn. Missing the performance of the Tennessee Cree, I had the privilege of catching the next act at Fasken Stage.
Bluesfest night nine: Mӧtley Crüe, The Tea Party and JJ Wilde
Reading Time: 3 minutes On Saturday night, LeBreton Flats was the place to be in Ottawa! The day was hot and like other nights, the slippery mud was a consistent challenge to navigate. At RBC Stage, the night was filled with rock music and those of all ages. At the other stages, including River Stage and SiriusXM Stage, there was a variety of genres being performed. Night nine of Bluesfest was a rocking experience.
Bluesfest night one: Mother Mother
Bluesfest night one: Mother Mother Reading Time: 3 minutes On July 4, 2024, Bluesfest kicked off with an all-Canadian lineup at LeBreton Flats Park in Ottawa. The 30th anniversary of the festival brought a diverse group of music lovers to see artists like Mother Mother, Orville Peck and Leith Ross. Around 15,000 people attended, which is a smaller number compared to past years at the festival.
Legally Blonde: produced by the U of O’s Faculty of Law
Reading Time: 2 minutes On Mar. 16, the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law (FTX Productions) put on a musical production of Legally Blonde. This was one of the four shows of the weekend at the Alumni Auditorium, where giddy friends and family gathered for the show to begin. As the lights dimmed, two members of the musical theatre group introduced the group and the show. They highlighted this performance was the highest attendance of the year. The show began with a classic, preppy look and sound.
Review: The University of Ottawa Dance Club Recital
Reading Time: 2 minutes On March 9, the University of Ottawa Dance Club performed their annual year-end performance at the Shenkman Arts Centre in Orleans. The show started at 7:30 p.m. and the crowd was busy, full of supportive parents and friends. The recital was being held at a new venue as the previous one had sold out last year due to the high volume of attendees. Even still, this year’s two performances were both sold out.
Bluesfest announces lineup for 30th edition
Reading Time: 8 minutes The day has arrived, Bluesfest fans. With just under five months remaining until the 30th edition of the Lebreton Flats-hosted festival kicks off on July 4, the organizers have released the full lineup of artists.
Review: All of Us Strangers - The Fulcrum
Reading Time: 2 minutes Recently, my friends and I watched the new movie All of Us Strangers. The film was released on December 22, 2023 and stars Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Claire Foy and Jamie Bell. It takes place in the 80s and a relationship between Harry (Mescal) and Adam (Scott) develops. The movie is very lonely, which could be due to the intense feelings of Adam’s sadness and the small cast of Adam’s family and Harry.
Kings of Queens Debut Performance at Mavericks - The Fulcrum
Reading Time: 2 minutes On Jan. 19, a long line outside of Mavericks moved slowly as the soon-to-be audience buzzed with excitement. Once inside, there was a diverse age group; some people were the parents of the artists and some were friends of the performers. Monostrat started their set, and the audience swayed and bobbed their heads. The energy of the three-piece band reminded me of 70s and 80s rock — sometimes sounding uneasy or edgy and other times emotional and intense.
A Review of the New Winter Classic, The Holdovers - The Fulcrum
Reading Time: 2 minutes Finally being home for Christmas meant going to the local theater with my friends. The Holdovers was released on Nov. 10 and although I didn’t know much about the movie, I was far from disappointed. The film was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for the Golden Globes and the actors (Paul Giamatti and Da’Vine Joy Randolph) who played the two of the main characters won Best Performance.
Gee-Gee’s Volleyball: Women Win Close Game Against Laval
Reading Time: 2 minutes On Jan. 9, the Gee-Gee women’s volleyball team played Laval University in a nail-biting match. The game started in the afternoon and there were many spectators who were all eager to see the game begin. As the first set began, Laval got the first point and the competitiveness was heard in the gym by the screams of Laval’s starting victory. But, the Gee-Gees continuously led throughout the first set, as their first few spikes were strong and direct.
Boygenius and Ye Vagabonds Cover “The Parting Glass” - The Fulcrum
Reading Time: 2 minutes On Nov. 17, the queer band Boygenius and the Irish folk duo Ye Vagabonds, released their cover of “The Parting Glass”. The song is a tribute to the passing of the Irish singer and political activist Sinéad O’Connor, who died on July 26, 2023. The album cover of the single is a photo of O’Connor who looks happy with her hands over her heart. The history of the song has taken many identities, but was first associated with Celtic lands.
Gee-Gees Volleyball: Women Win Battle that lasted into the Fifth Set
Reading Time: 2 minutes On Nov. 25, the University of Ottawa women’s volleyball team played U SPORTS ninth-ranked Sherbrooke University. This was the last game that the women’s volleyball team will play at home until the New Year and the audience could tell how excited they were. Between the game and the free pancakes and snacks, everyone was on the edge of their seats. The teams were a great pair and challenged each other well.
Review: This Midwest Princess Should Be On Your Playlist
Reading Time: 2 minutes On Sept. 22, Chappell Roan released her debut LP The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess and I have not been able to get enough of it. The queer artist was signed on by Atlantic Records when she was 17 after uploading covers to YouTube, but recently spoke out about her negative experience with the label in an interview with Q with Tom Power. She is now 25 and thriving with Island Records, who allow her to perform the way she wants.
Vault for Thought: 1989 (Taylor’s Version) Review
Reading Time: 2 minutes On October 27, 2023, Taylor Swift released 1989 (Taylor’s Version) and 1989 (Taylor’s Version) [Deluxe]. Swift has already released her re-recorded versions of her other albums; Speak Now and Red. The release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) has been long awaited by fans—if there’s one thing that Swifties will do, is go crazy for some new tunes. Now, what are the differences in the new album compared to the original?
Reviewing Boygenius’s EP 'the rest'
Reading Time: 2 minutes On October 13, the all-female queer band Boygenius released their EP, the rest. Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker released their album the record on March 21 of this year and have been on tour since. Each of the artists also have their own solo careers, which are very popular and worthwhile to discover. As an avid listener, I’ve found this EP is more eerie than their previous work; it feels more emotional and gives me goosebumps.
Gee-Gees Baseball: Valiant effort not enough as host team fails to advance at OUA Regionals.
Reading Time: 4 minutes The OUA East Regional Qualifiers kicked off in Ottawa on Oct. 6 at RCGT Park as an onslaught of rain blew into the capital region. October baseball in Canada is always fun, isn’t it? There’s a reason why the Toronto Blue Jays play their (hypothetical) home playoff games under a roof.
Scary Movies for Your Friday the 13th
Reading Time: 3 minutes Here are a list of some of my top favourite movies for the Halloween season October is filled with many scary things like midterms and cold weather. But, if you want to take your mind off these things and celebrate the fright-filled nights of Halloween early on this Friday the 13th, here are some essentialmovies to curl up with. Coraline (★☆☆☆☆ scariness) Coraline (2009) is a classic that I watch every year.
Olivia Rodrigo is Back: GUTS Review
Reading Time: 2 minutes GUTS was a highly anticipated 12-track album that we can’t stop listening to. Here are our favorite songs. Olivia Rodrigo is taking the world by storm. From Spotify, the Billboard charts to the VMAs, she hasn’t left our conversations since her 2021 freshman album, Sour. Sour gave Rodrigo the platform that she has now, and won her three Grammys, a Juno Award and seven Billboard Music Awards. Most importantly, she’s won our hearts and our streams. On Sept.
Take Me To CityFolk
Reading Time: 3 minutes Artists Hozier, Jeff Rogers and X Ambassador astound the audience away when wrapping up the final night of Ottawa’s CityFolk Festival 2023 On Sept. 17 at CityFolk, all of the life in the city of Ottawa was at the TD Stadium. The night started with Jeff Rogers and his band’s salute to Ray Charles at the Courtside stage. The swoony mix of blues and jazz was entrancing as the 12 piece band supported the crisp and emotional voice of Rogers.
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