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Alumni Spotlight: Judi Rice

By Alix Dostal, Online Contributor • March 11, 2013

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Alumni Spotlight is a series of interviews conducted with members of the Dalhousie Alumni Association.
Judi Rice
Nickname: “Jude” or “Ricey”
Class of ‘75
Bachelor of Health and …

Market Round Up: February 18-22, 2013

By Alyssa Zeisler, Business Columnist • February 26, 2013

Market Round Up: February 18-22, 2013

Market comments: On Feb. 19, the S&P hit a new five-year high. On Feb. 20, it began to fall. After a two-day sell off, …

Our grapes, our soil

By Jessica Emin, Wine Columnist • February 21, 2013

In Luckett Vineyard, you can use this phone booth to call any loved one for free. (Jessica Emin photo)

Embracing the bounty of Nova Scotia wines

Chardonnay, the king of grapes

By Jessica Emin, Wine Columnist • January 30, 2013

There are so many different ways that Chardonnays can awaken your senses. (Jessica Emin photo)

It is the Mac-daddy of all grapes, the most versatile and the most forgiving in a variety of climates. For years, Chardonnay has reigned …

Fun movies for wine lovers

By Jessica Emin, Wine Columnist • January 23, 2013

Even when you're tired, your wine fix just won't go away. (Jessica Emin photo)

There are only so many events you can plan surrounding wine, if that’s your thing. You’ve got dinner parties for pairings, blind tastings and…drinking …

How to pair food and wine

By Jessica Emin, Wine Columnist • January 16, 2013

The richness of the Chardonnay and the richness of the lobster make this pairing a winner. (Jessica Emin photo)

A few weeks back I met my boyfriend for a late meal at a lovely Italian restaurant on the Halifax waterfront. It was late …

Alumni Spotlight: James Cowan

By Alix Dostal, Online Contributor • January 14, 2013

James Cowan, left, with a Dal student. (Photo supplied)

Alumni Spotlight is a series of interviews conducted with members of the Dalhousie Alumni Association.

James Cowan
Nickname: You might know him as The Honourable James …

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Murphy

By Jennifer Taylor, Online Contributor • December 6, 2012

Emily Murphy. (Submitted photo)

Alumni Spotlight is a series of interviews conducted with members of the Dalhousie Alumni Association.
Emily Murphy
Nickname: Murph! (With an exclamation mark.) You have to …

The shame of e-books

By Shoshana Deutsh, Literary Columnist • November 27, 2012

E-books can be functional, but they don’t truly replicate the reading experience. (Photo supplied)

E-readers are good for students. They are also good for people who travel a lot, whether they’re commuting or sitting around in airports a lot. …

Market Round Up: November 12-16, 2012

By Alyssa Zeisler, Business Columnist • November 24, 2012

Market Round Up: November 12-16, 2012

Market Comments: Two weeks after the election, US equities have fallen 4.8%.
It should be noted that, according to the Globe and Mail, “The S&P …