Posts by Chiara Ferrero-Wong
Why can’t we do math?
Unless you’re a math or physics major, it’s likely that at some point in your life you’ve said to someone, “I’m not good at math.” It’s such a common and accepted sentence that no one thinks to question it. Math is one of those subjects that everybody distances themselves from. We tend to think “oh,…
Read MoreLost in translation
Translated texts are everywhere – they’re some of our favourite books, movie scripts, and articles. But have you ever thought about the transformation a translated text had to undergo to land in your hands? It’s interesting how much pressure a translator is under. They’re responsible for taking the native words and text and transforming it…
Read MoreFriends are undervalued!
Man meets beautiful woman who has no time for him. Somehow they end up spending a lot of time together. Inevitably they fall in love – they meet, it’s cute. But something inevitably goes wrong. They fight. Make-up. And get married. Our movies and stories tell us that this romantic relationship is the most important kind of relationship. But it’s not that simple. Romantic relationships are great. For some people, they’re the…
Read MoreDSU funds All Out to protest student fees, with student money
The Dalhousie Student Union receives most of its funding from student fees. Those fees go towards projects such as Student Union Building renovations, student societies, grants, loans, and campus services like Campus Copy and the Grawood. There seems to be confusion regarding where exactly our tuition money is going and how it’s being used, so the Dalhousie Gazette looked into this to try and see if the DSU really has our back. Last November…
Read MoreNocturne exhibit bridges art and science
Halifax had its 10th annual Nocturne: Art at Night event on Oct. 12 and 14 showcasing the local art scene in the city. Nocturne is a non-profit organization run largely by volunteers dedicated to creating the most immersive and unique art experience for the people of Halifax. Every year, Nocturne collaborates with a curatorial team…
Read MoreFive-hundred people fed for Thanksgiving
The season of sweaters, pumpkins, and changing leaves is approaching, and with it, Thanksgiving; the holiday we all associate with an abundance of food – mainly turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. For a lot of people, this time of year is when we come together with those we love to show our thanks for…
Read MoreThe problem with Death Note
You may have heard about the new Netflix original Death Note, a movie based on the extremely successful Japanese manga and anime. Death Note is a story about a teenage boy who finds himself in the possession of a book which gives him the power to kill anybody so long as he knows their name and what they…
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