Posts by Mandy King
Why can’t Haligonians charge on the go?
Students wonder: In a country where the majority of our population owns and relies on mobile phones, why are we still scrambling to keep devices charged in public?
Read MoreThe colossal mammoth project by start-up Colossal
A new American bio-tech start-up, Colossal, wants to bring back the woolly mammoth. Could this project help slow climate change?
Read MoreShow off your smarts this Halloween
Halloween is a night for fun, and I’m all for body positivity, but why can’t a subtle, punny, or witty costume be considered sexy?
Read MoreThe subjective success of modern horror
Modern horror films don’t abandon early horror concepts, they simply evolve with the ideas and technology available to them.
Read MoreNeo is back…or is he?
The Matrix trilogy started in 1999 and finished in 2003, or so we thought. A new installment to the franchise is coming and I can’t wait!
Read MoreThe weighty subject of weight
COVID-19 left long gaps between social visits and bodies have changed. When is it acceptable to comment on weight?
Read MoreThe Walking Dead walk no more
AMC announced in 2020 that season 11 would be the final season of The Walking Dead. While many will mourn the end, I’m not sad to see it go.
Read MoreThe pumpkin spice phenomenon
Coffee chains release pumpkin spice beverages early each year, to a mix of joy and dismay. Rather than judge, I say, let them drink latte!
Read MoreFrom boudoir to dress codes
Why is a woman’s sexuality so often measured as a reflection of her work ethic, ability or professionalism? It’s time for change!
Read MoreThe complications of going back to campus
Dalhousie University reintroduces in-person classes this fall, and unsurprisingly, some students have concerns about going back to campus.
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