Posts by Rebecca Dingwell
Letter from the Editor: A goodbye
This issue, while it won’t be printed, was created in spite of everything happening around us. I couldn’t be prouder of the writers and editors who put these stories together so we could have the equivalent of a final paper, even just online.
Read MoreDal’s spring convocation cancelled
Dalhousie and the University of King’s College cancelled all in-person classes, and convocation for graduating students.
Read MoreDal announces additional grade options for winter term
On March 26, Dalhousie Provost Teri Balser emailed the student body about alternatives for their academic records: a PASS/ILL model. Student Naomi Murray feels Dal needs to do more.
Read MoreOne presumptive COVID-19 case “connected with the Dalhousie community”
Dalhousie University confirmed a presumptive case COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) “connected with the Dalhousie community.” It’s unclear if the individual is a student, faculty or other staff member.
Read MoreLetter from the Editor: Trying times
I have made the difficult decision not to print our last issue (moving it to online-only). It’s a practical decision as well as a moral one.
Read MoreIn-person classes at Dal will not resume this semester
On March 14—one day after announcing the cancellation of in-person classes from March 16-20—Dal confirmed in-person classes, labs and exams will not resume this semester. The same goes for the University of King’s College. According to a post on dal.ca, “Students should expect instruction to resume (via distance) on Monday, March 23.”
Read MoreLetter from the editor: Uncharacteristic optimism
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.
Read MoreQ&A: musician Gabrielle Papillon
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.”
Read MoreLetter from the Editor: A call for transparency
The Dalhousie Student Union has shown it doesn’t care about freedom of the press, transparency or accessibility.
Read MoreICYMI: We have a podcast!
In partnership with Gazette contributor Katie Keizer, Arts & Lifestyle editor Tarini Fernando and CKDU, we’ve started a bi-weekly podcast.
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