Dalhousie Gazette: a student-run newspaper for the Dal campus + Halifax

On Dec. 3, Dalhousie announced Scott Brison will be stepping in to become the university’s eighth chancellor. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dal in 1989.

In this image: A women's washroom where one sink is displaced.

Dec 02

Washroom woes on Sexton campus

By Kaija Jussinoja

Some Sexton buildings lack women’s washrooms, but are things changing?

THE LATEST 'OPINIONS'

Jan 18

Letter from the editor: Uncharacteristic optimism

By Rebecca Dingwell

Take a step out of reality. I want these stories to make you laugh, think, and even roll your eyes. If you can, grant yourself some levity.

In this image: A red ornament on a Christmas tree.

Dec 09

Controversial Christmas

By Isabel Buckmaster

Christmas is a taboo subject this time of year. For every person screaming carols there’s another dumping on the holiday. Why is Christmas so controversial?

Dec 02

The university structure is flawed

By Veer Gandhi

Structure is often a good thing because of the certainty it provides. However, the current education system is made of a damaged structure.

THE LATEST 'SPORTS'

In this image: Dalhousie University's women's volleyball team pose in a "V" shape.

Dec 02

Undefeated Tigers aiming for championship

By Sarah Moore

It’s been almost 36 years since the Dalhousie University Tigers women’s volleyball team won a national medal. Could this season be their year?

In this image: Swimmers dive into the Dalplex pool during an invitational.

Dec 02

Changing tides

By Sarah Moore

For 21 years, the Dalhousie University Tigers men’s swimming team has won every AUS championship. But their time is coming to an end.

In this image: Brent Martindale dribbling a basketball.

Dec 02

The other end of the court

By Ilyas Kurbanov

Brent Martindale returned to the Saint Mary’s University Homburg Centre, but this time wearing a Dalhousie uniform and playing basketball for the Tigers.

THE LATEST 'ARTS & LIFESTYLE'

Dec 29

Q&A: musician Gabrielle Papillon

By Rebecca Dingwell

Halifax musician Gabrielle Papillon released her seventh album, Shout, in October and took it on tour the following month. She chats with the Gazette about how the record was a “happy accident.”

In this image: yellow crane on South Park Street

Dec 18

Elegy for the yellow crane: a poem

By Dan Blais

A farewell poem to the yellow crane on South Park Street that toppled during Hurricane Dorian.

Dec 16

Q&A: author and illustrator Sydney Smith

By Nelly Bateman

Halifax-based artist Sydney Smith talks to the Gazette about his latest award-winning book, Small in the City, which he both wrote and illustrated.

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