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

Dal’s College of Pharmacy leading N.S. HIV medication pilot project

By Hannah Schneider | March 22, 2023

A glimpse into off-grid life in Nova Scotia

By Emma Tolson | March 22, 2023

International student apathy sign of bigger problems at Dal

By Angela Capobianco | March 22, 2023

Potential funding cuts to Halifax Public Libraries mean longer waits for books

By Jenna Olsen | March 22, 2023

THE LATEST NEWS

Mar 22

Dal’s College of Pharmacy leading N.S. HIV medication pilot project

By Hannah Schneider

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV can now be prescribed in some Nova Scotia pharmacies as part of a first-of-its-kind pilot project led by Dalhousie University’s College of Pharmacy.
PrEP is a preventative medication against HIV, available as both a pill and an injection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it can reduce the risk of getting HIV through sexual activities by 99 per cent and through drug injections by at least 74 per cent.

Mar 22

A glimpse into off-grid life in Nova Scotia

By Emma Tolson

With many students concerned about climate change and their role to play in helping the planet, some may be drawn to the idea of living off-grid. Off-gridding is a lifestyle where one doesn’t have septic or power supplied to their home from a grid, such as those run by a company or government.

THE LATEST OPINIONS

Mar 22

Making Dahl books more accessible

By Veena Erasmus

A lot of popular classic literature, it hasn’t evolved to fit within what we consider inclusive by today’s standards. Should it be changed?

Mar 22

Halifax is for the birds

By Linden Thomas

With spring around the corner, it’s a perfect time to encourage education about the province’s birds. Learn more here.

Mar 22

A passion for writing

By Noah Dove-Smith

Do you still want to be the same thing now that you did when you were a kid? What’s changed and why? Here’s some insight.

THE LATEST SPORTS

Mar 22

Tigers seek revenge after losing AUS Championship for first time since 2018

By Thomas Scott

After an 80-65 loss to the University of Prince Edward Island Panthers in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) semifinals, the Dalhousie University Tigers men’s basketball team has taken time to reflect on the 2022-2023 season.

Mar 22

Curling teams win AUS gold

By Thomas Scott

The Dalhousie University Tigers men’s and women’s curling teams were both victorious in the Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Championship, both winning gold on Mar. 5.

Mar 22

Experiences in the problematic culture of youth gymnastics in Canada

By Kendra Mainprize

The Canadian world of gymnastics is starting to unravel, exposing more and more of the scandals, abuse, and problems that are so deeply ingrained into the sport.

THE LATEST ARTS & LIFESTYLE

Mar 22

Love and Monsters (2020)

By Joe van Wonderen

Often the best I can do is make a show out of cooking, buying a bottle of wine or walking on the outside of the sidewalk. Love and Monsters delivers that protector fantasy I desire.