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Wonder women of Halifax

Ladies’ Night inverts the gender ratio Kate Leth says Ladies' Night aims to make comic culture a little more accessible to women. Photo by Angela Gzowski

By Torey Ellis, Assistant News Editor
• February 17, 2012

Kate Leth makes comics. She’s good at it, too. The 23-year-old Haligonian has self-published three collections, contributed to several more and works her day …

In Photos: Student Day of Action

A selection of pictures from the Feb 1 Day of Action. Student Day of Action - 05

By Dalhousie Gazette Staff
• February 2, 2012

On Feb. 1, students from across Halifax took to the streets to demand better access to post-secondary education. Here are some of the highlights, …

In Videos: Student Day of Action

Highlights from the 2012 Student Day of Action in Halifax. Gazette Logo

By Dalhousie Gazette Staff
• February 2, 2012

News Editor, Kat Pyne, and Assistant News Editor, Torey Ellis, were out for the February 1 Day of Action. Around one thousand students gathered …

Teachers torn over Day of Action

Academic amnesty once again up to teachers Students at last year's Day of Action. Photo by Pau Balite

By Alesia Hebb, Contributor
• January 30, 2012

Students across Canada will hit the streets Feb. 1 for the second annual Student Day of Action. The protest counters rising tuition fees, education …

“No Fracking Way,” says Halifax

Occupy leads environmental protest Frack off! Photo by Dan Corbett

By Alana Westwood, Contributor
• January 20, 2012

Halifax’s Parade Square was once again occupied on Jan. 14. The protest against the expansion of hydraulic fracturing in Nova Scotia drew concerned citizens …

The Chilean student movement comes to Halifax

Valentina Latorre talks education and politics at Saint Mary's University Valentina Latorre (left) engages students | Photo courtesy of Rebecca Rose, CFSNS.

By Rob Sangster-Poole, Asst. Online Editor/Food Columnist
• January 19, 2012

This Wednesday, in the build-up to its national day of action on Feb. 1, the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) brought a special speaker …

Faculty and administration call for help in negotiations

Province appoints mediator. Faculty Association president Anthony Stewart. Photo by Calum Agnew

By Calum Agnew, News Contributor
• January 13, 2012

The Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) has called for conciliation in their ongoing contract negotiations with the university’s Board of Governors. The provincial government has …

(Updated) Tuition caps up three per cent

The Honourable Marilyn More, Minister of Labor and Advanced Education, announced the new MOU at One Government Place on Thursday. Photo by Kat Pyne.

By Katrina Pyne, News Editor
• January 5, 2012

New MOU signed spells out tuition hikes
The province of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia universities signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) today that …

Halifax lawyers to challenge Occupy’s eviction

One occupier acquiesces and helps remove tent.

By Michaela Cavanagh, Arts Contributor
• December 27, 2011

Legal community investigates grounds for Occupy NS eviction
 
Following the eviction of Occupy Nova Scotia protestors on Nov. 11 from Victoria Park, the Halifax legal …

NSAC to become Dal faculty

Susan Spence Wach. Photo by Calum Agnew

By Daniel Boltinsky, News Contributor
• November 25, 2011

O’Neill merger predictions play out
In September, the Gazette spoke with Susan Spence Wach, the associate vice-president of academic programs at Dalhousie University, about the upcoming …