Posts by Gabbie Douglas
The confidence gap
There is a stigma around the idea of being confident. How often do you ask yourself, am I confident enough? And why do we think it’s such a bad thing?
Read MorePut down your phones
When our cellphones become barriers to connection, we forget about living in the moment. Although often unintentional, it also can be damaging.
Read MoreHurricanes, smog and corruption – do you fear the world is coming to an end?
Is the end of the world near? What happens when fear takes over and you’re afraid of an impending doom? Find out about apocalyptic anxiety. ]]>
Read MoreDalhousie Cafeteria producing large amount of food waste
Dalhousie University Food Services began to track plate waste at Howe Hall in October 2018, as a part of Canada’s Waste Reduction Week, an annual program that encourages people to lower consumption, change behaviour and learn about their impact on the planet. On Friday of Waste Reduction Week, the focus was specifically on food waste…
Read MoreThe Tare Shop: saving the environment one cup and bag at a time
As of closing time on Oct. 24, The Tare Shop claims to have saved over 1368 disposable cups/bottles and 1409 plastic bags since its opening on Oct. 3. The Tare Shop is a package free café, a store and a community hub. The shop is the first of its kind in Halifax; the owner is…
Read MoreDrawing of house ignites search for artist
When fourth-year University of King’s College student, Simon Gillies, and his four other roommates were shown a picture of a drawing of their home, they decided they needed to find the artist and pay them for their work. They hope that once the artist is found they can pay for and frame the picture. Gillies…
Read MoreZero-waste coffee shop and store coming to Halifax
Kate Pepler can fit the garbage she accumulates in one year in one small jar. Items such as food stickers, clothing tags, straws and pill bottle wrappers are the few bits of waste that end up in the jar. Pepler grew up on Toronto Island: a green oasis in Lake Ontario, within spitting distance of…
Read MoreWhy do I have to feel sexy to go to the gym?
The gym is an environment of hard work, determination and athleticism. It’s also an environment of tight clothing, exposed bodies and sexualization. While men marvel at their figure in the mirror, women walk around in sports bras and masks of makeup. Both men and women are putting on a show. These factors create a demeaning…
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