Posts by Mandy King
The 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.
Read MoreTo drink or not to drink?
Is Halifax drinking culture being forced on young drinkers? Let’s support our fellow students who abstain from the bottle.
Read MoreThe witches of Dalhousie
Dalhousie University is now home to a witchcraft society, and they are teaching self-care, acceptance and of course witchcraft.
Read MoreOne year of COVID-19
Morgane Evans: The week before Last March, when my friends and I went to the Risley Gala (the annual end-of-year event for Risley Hall residents), we didn’t know Dalhousie University would stop in-person classes days later. We didn’t know the next time we’d see each other we’d be smiling in relief that Nova Scotia had…
Read MoreDal alumna publishes horror story collection
Lauren Messervey, a Dalhousie University alumna, has found success in the horror genre. In an interview with the Dalhousie Gazette, she talks about the writing process, self-publishing and her upcoming projects. Dalhousie alumna with a story Messervey graduated from Dal with a bachelor of arts in theatre with a focus on acting. While her passion for the stage propelled…
Read MoreDate night pandemic style
Provincial COVID-19 restrictions make traditional dating difficult these days. To help Dalhousie University students keep the romance alive, here is a list of safe ways to have fun with your partner. Hold hands and hit the ice For those who love getting outside, the Emera Oval on Cogswell Street in Halifax offers socially distanced ice-skating sessions. You…
Read MorePoetry primer to feed the soul
If poetry feeds the soul, Nova Scotians are truly blessed. The province is home to some of the country’s most influential Black writers including Afua Cooper, Abena Beloved Green, Maxine Tynes and George Elliott Clarke. With the winter study break looming, many students seek scholarly and leisure reading. It is impossible to cover every talented Black poet in Nova Scotia, but here are some names to look for. Gloria Ann Wesley …
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