Quiet nightmare
The horrors of exam writing in the Dalplex
By • April 28, 2012
The yoga space was gone. The badminton nets were missing. The basketball court had been annihilated, or at least removed out of sight. In …
Dalhousie
Study spaces during crunch time
Studying at the Killam has its pros and cons
By • March 30, 2012
Surprise! It’s the most wonderful time of the year: exam period is upon us once again. Every December and every April it’s like the …
Fair for all
Dalhousie joins the fair trade battle
By • March 2, 2012
It seems these days we are constantly being told humanity must change direction from its present course in order to avert impending catastrophes. Problems …
Occupied
Should masturbating in public washrooms be socially acceptable?
By • March 2, 2012
Recently after class I went into the washroom and accidentally walked in on a one-man show: A guy in one of the stalls was …
Junk mail
Overabundance of emails from admin (and lack thereof from DFA) leaves students in the dark as strike approaches.
By • February 27, 2012
In these dark and uncertain times, a “hallelujah” drops from my lips each time I read a strike update from our Board of Governors. …
Faculty protest could damage students’ jobs
A working student's opinion on the potential faculty strike.
By • 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 …
The lonely student’s guide to Valentine’s Day
Top ten best places on campus to seek out solo pleasure.
By • 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 …
Frosh in love
The downside to a relationship at the beginning of university
By • 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 …
Campus construction
Dal’s facelift makes students come undone
By • 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 …
The “R” word
Word choice shows societal prejudice
By • 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 …
