A look back at some of the Fulcrum’s best photos of the year

ANOTHER SCHOOL YEAR has come and gone, and so, too, has another publishing year with it. The past eight months have provided more than enough newsworthy photographic subjects—so many, in fact, that the Fulcrum has these never-before-published photos to show for it. They may not...

Unleash your inner Wolverine and wow your classmates with these charming paper claws.

A student’s guide to scrapbooking

WITH THE EMERGENCE of photo-sharing sites such as MySpace and Facebook, the art of scrapbooking has almost become extinct. But, by reviving this art, not only will you leave with a priceless keepsake from your university experience, but you will also learn the skills essential...

The perfect garden for the perfect Gee-Gee

FOR CENTURIES IT was believed that the wild Gee-Gee could never be domesticated by humans. Thanks to modern-day breeding and training techniques, however, the dream of raising your very own Gee-Gee is now a reality. The Gee-Gee—a majestic and beautiful creature—requires a top-notch garden to...

The modern alternative to boring natural grass

DEVELOPED TO BE a hassle-free alternative to your average garden-variety grass lawn, Astroturf is widely promoted as the next best thing since sliced bread. Obviously, university students are extremely busy people, and as a result, they could benefit enormously from replacing their grass yards with...

A guide to perfect table presentation

ALTHOUGH OFTEN DISREGARDED, table setting is an important part of a student’s skill set. It may not be on your syllabus, but knowing how to lay out your table in an artistic, original, and practical fashion is a talent every Gee-Gee should have—after all, presentation...

THERE IS MORE to university life than getting an education. Even with a degree under their belt, students may find some questions are left unanswered. What kind of chef am I? How would I describe my hosting style? Can I really turn that mouldy lettuce in my fridge into something spectacular? If you’ve ever been curious about the kind of student you are, just take our three-question quiz and see what your answers say about you. 1)   After a late...

Dressing up a favourite

EVEN THE BEST chef dreads the arduous task of preparing food for company—the pressure of trying to cook a meal that is both creative and delicious is always a dilemma. We’ve come up with a few recipe ideas that you can try without breaking the...

How to throw a blowout bash your guests… probably won’t remember

Throwing a kegger isn’t as simple as buying a few kegs and setting up a beer pong table. The end-of-the-year kegger party extravaganza should aspire to be the event of the year, and the perfect party requires planning, planning, and—of course—more planning. But before you...

Good themes ----------- - Mad Men: Based on AMC’s award-winning series about a fictional 1960’s ad agency, a Mad Men party is both simple and sexy. All you really need are suits, cigarettes, bottles of hard liquor, a whiteboard, and a desire to cheat on your significant other. - ABC (Anything But Clothes) Party: The name says it all. Not only does this party give your guests the opportunity to get creative, but it also increases the likelihood that people...

MANY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS feel the urge to party all the time. This provides ideal circumstances for aspiring homemakers to showcase their crafting techniques. Because of all the on and off campus parties, beer bongs have almost become the new fashion accessory. In order for your beer bong to quickly become a piece de resistance in your home, there are a few guidelines to follow: - Keep it clean! Beer bongs should not accumulate mould or stench from another party. Don’t...