Food
The best vegan and vegetarian places in Halifax, according to students
Dalhousie students share their thoughts on the best places to get vegetarian and vegan food on campus and around Halifax.
Read MoreThe hype about meatless burgers
Plant-based “meat” is all the hype right now. With a small environmental impact, will this new product change the future of food sustainability?
Read MorePodcasts to keep in touch
Keeping up with the chaos of today’s world can be difficult, especially during school. These podcasts can help students stay in touch.
Read MoreFood waste served across campus
Dalhousie University Food Services started tracking the amount of food waste created in meal hall as a part of Canada’s Waste Reduction Week. Dalhousie University Food Services started tracking the amount of food waste created in meal hall as a part of Canada’s Waste Reduction Week. Risley’s meal hall reminds students to only take the…
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 MoreOxfam brings food insecurity awareness to Dal
The Dalhousie and King’s Oxfam Society held a hunger banquet on Nov. 22 in the Student Union Building. The society represented issues of global disparity of wealth and food inequality. “We really had no idea what to expect,” says Katie Clarke, the co-president of the society. “I think we really just wanted to get through…
Read MoreBattle of the nogs
Editor’s note: This piece was inspired by The Coast’s nog taste test from 2017. It’s that time of year again – egg nog hit grocery store shelves around Thanksgiving and we must soak up all the noggy days we have left before the government takes it away again. News editor Rebecca Dingwell, arts editor Jessica…
Read MoreDal dentistry prof baked his way to finale night
Dalhousie University dentistry professor Sachin Seth made it to the season two finale night of the Great Canadian Baking Show on Nov. 7 where Andrei Godoroja of Vancouver, B.C. claimed the top spot of the season. Although Seth didn’t walk away with the champion title, he did walk away from the experience with a lot…
Read MoreTriple A vs. Jubilee Junction
Corner shops are the backbone of any good neighbourhood. They embody the beauty of the local. Halifax prides itself on local excellence – Triple A Convenience and Pizzeria, and Jubilee Junction Convenience Store being perfect examples. The rival shops are located at the corners of Preston Street and Jubilee Road. Convenience is their biggest product: the corners of…
Read MoreEat your veggies!
The delicate balancing act between school and a healthy lifestyle can be hard for some students. I know it has been for me. Making time to meal plan, shop and cook is stressful at times. The good news is, the Dalhousie Student Union market is offering solutions to ease some of that stress! With the DSU bringing fresh food to campus, students can…
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