St. Paddy’s Day is coming
By • March 14, 2014
St. Paddy’s Day is somewhat of a conundrum to me. I feel like I’m supposed to be into it because I’m one eighth Irish, …
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Can we consent on consent?
By • February 28, 2014
After being inspired by NSCAD’s similar campaign last year, the University of King’s College held it’s first-ever ‘consent week’ from Feb. 10 to 14 …
It’s OK to be SAD
By • February 28, 2014
In recent years, mental health awareness and reported forms of mental instability have increased. The Mental Health Commission of Canada states that one in …
Riding out the abortion debate
By • January 31, 2014
Maybe it’s my cynical internet self who was not surprised to see pro-lifers advertising on Metro Transit, and I admit I did not pay …
Housing matters
By • January 24, 2014
When my dad was in college, he lived with a guy he called “Zeke baby” (what? I know) in an apartment covered with shag …
Walking in a winter wonderland
By • January 10, 2014
Another winter, another Canada-wide attempt to keep the snow at bay. In previous years, standard seasonal dumpings have reduced Halifax to a city-wide slip …
Take a walk on the other side
By • November 1, 2013
Let’s face it. We’ve all heard the talk about the bad sides of Dartmouth—but what do you know about the positive sides?
If you haven’t …
Don’t mess up when you dress up
By • October 29, 2013
Regardless of the fact that there is always last-minute scrambling, I think about my Halloween costume options all year. (There are so many factors!) …
Study spaces
By • October 19, 2013
Need a place to study? Here are some of the best, worst and most creative places to study on and off campus.
Best place to …
A temporary home
By • October 10, 2013
My undergraduate studies at Queen’s University included a number of late nights and parties that were probably inconsiderately loud. I lived in the moment, …
