Dalhousie
A working student's opinion on the potential faculty strike.
By Samantha Elmsley, Contributor • February 14, 2012
Walking (not busing) home from campus yesterday, I had two thoughts about the weather: 1) You know you’ve lost your Ontarian edge when -15 …
Top ten best places on campus to seek out solo pleasure.
By Rob Sangster-Poole, Asst. Online Editor/Food Columnist • February 14, 2012
with files from Nick Wright and other random people
On Valentine’s Day last year, the Gazette posted a little piece online rating the top 10 …
The downside to a relationship at the beginning of university
By Nick Laugher, Staff Contributor • February 10, 2012
Everyone’s introduction to university life usually follows the same basic structure: a chaotic tempest of relentless partying, ordering terrible Chinese food, juggling class schedules …
Dal’s facelift makes students come undone
By Alesia Hebb, Contributor • February 3, 2012
From the classroom to my residence, campus is ravaged with construction. A large backhoe swings beside the Killam Library and “crosswalk closed” signs are …
Word choice shows societal prejudice
By Samantha Elmsley, Contributor • January 27, 2012
I was sitting in the SUB last week, munching on a slice of pizza bigger than my face, when I overheard the conversation of …
Students take action, with or without their “union”
By Aaron Beale, Opinions Contributor • January 27, 2012
By Aaron Beale and J.D. Hutton, Opinions Contributors
“All out Feb 1,” say signs and pamphlets across campus. “Reduce tuition fees!” say pins and stickers …
A student living in residence attempts to go locavore.
By Alesia Hebb, Contributor • January 13, 2012
Last semester I took part in a challenge to become a locavore—someone who eats only local foods—as part of an environmental ethics project. The …
By Richard Clark, Opinions Contributor • January 9, 2012
Reading your prof’s ratings
Dalhousie students are going to get a look at how their peers rate their professors thanks to changes approved by the …
By Alesia Hebb, Contributor • November 25, 2011
Recent events make safety on campus a cause for concern
Dalhousie no longer feels incredibly safe at night. Walking alone in downtown Halifax after dark …
By Nick Laugher, Staff Contributor • November 18, 2011
Facebook’s advancements detract from our social experiences
If Jean Baudrillard was right, we’re living in the hyperreality. Facebook is the simulacrum, and we’re just perpetuating …