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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 MoreDalhousie poets: identity and location
Canadian winter The carpet of my one bedroom Squirms in its pixelated glory. It is dirty because the vacuum is broken And I am young. And the third or fourth best-ranking views in this city Are from buildings open to the public in the daytime hours. This is nice to know But we can’t smoke out here, Which will…
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 MoreLooking for new heroes
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is arguably one of the most popular franchises in contemporary western popular cinema. It currently has 23 movies in circulation including Avengers: Endgame, “the top global box-office performer not only of 2019, but the 21st century,” according to writer Tom Brueggemann at IndieWire. Considering the influence these movies have on countless fans around the world, it is important…
Read MoreHolding onto the small things
It’s strange to think Nova Scotians have already spent a whole year under COVID-19 restrictions. Throughout this past year, we’ve seen a lot of trends come and go. From completing jigsaw puzzles to baking bread, there were many new habits people tried out at the beginning of the pandemic. But what habits did people adopt…
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 MoreDal poets: thoughts on heartbreak
The moment you realize When I walk outside, the earth and sky thrum good morning. I know even without you, I am never alone in a world so rife with life. I take a deep breath of the clean air. And for the first time feel like I can look back without wanting to go back, and…
Read MoreThe kids aren’t all right
There’s no doubt everyone wanted to leave the chaos, unpleasantries and bad news behind in 2020. However, it does not seem like 2021 got the memo. Even with vaccinations rolling out throughout the world, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect students’ lives. International students may have the extra burden of sitting through classes, completing projects…
Read MoreThe show must go on
The COVID-19 pandemic has halted in-person plays nationwide since last spring, but a local performance company called Heist recently collaborated with other Canadian theatre companies to showcase Frequencies: a play presented entirely in virtual reality. “There is no footprint and the possibilities are endless,” says Sylvia Bell, the virtual reality operator and production manager for Frequencies. “There’s no ending in what we can do to make entertainment, to make art and…
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