Arts & Culture
Dalhousie Poets: change
They say, turn the last page Give way to a new age Go play on the next stage Don’t stay in your old cage A new day, a new change A little gay, a little strange An old day, an old shame All the grey, all the same Every start shall end Every end soon…
Read MoreWhat’s wrong with Promising Young Woman?
The first thing I did after watching the 2020 film Promising Young Woman was look up movie reviews.
Reading reviews is something I often do after watching movies. This time, though, my experience was a little different than usual. It was hard to stop shivering and focus my eyes on the screen. Many reviewers were not seeing the huge problems I saw with the film.
Read MoreStreaming non-English music
Music is a universal pleasure. We all have some artists, albums or genres we listen to on repeat. Sometimes we feel deeply connected to the words and stories of certain songs. But what if those lyrics are sung in a language we don’t speak?
Read MoreA walk through Taylor Swift’s Evermore
If one good thing came out of 2020, it was Taylor Swift’s latest album Evermore. Swift released the LP full of folk songs on Dec. 11, 2020.
Read MoreBlack-owned businesses in Halifax
While Black History Month is often considered a time to look back and honour Black history, it can also be a time to celebrate the thriving Black communities in today’s world. So, to honour the accomplishments of Black Nova Scotians, here is a list of some local, Black-owned businesses you’ll absolutely want to check out. …
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 …
Read MoreLife after Dal: A diaper dilemma
Writing a children’s book can be a lot of fun, especially when you’re the mother of two infants. This was the case for Sarabeth Holden: a Dalhousie University alumna and author of the recently published picture book Please Don’t Change My Diaper. Holden based the book, illustrated by Emma Pederson, on her three-year-old son Raymond. The…
Read MoreServing up success
Real Fake Meats: The name might be confusing, but the local restaurant is an absolute hit. It’s Halifax’s first vegan butcher and the two-year-old Gottingen Street business plays a dynamic role in the community. The restaurant offers plant-based food to take-out, pre-cooked meals and before COVID-19 had seating for dine-in. They also supply their food…
Read MoreWorking out during a pandemic
Life during the current COVID-19 pandemic has often felt anything but active — unless you count walking from your bedroom to the fridge 10 times a day. It can be hard to get out of bed in these depressing times, let alone find motivation to stay physically active. But for those looking to take on…
Read MoreThe Queen’s Gambit is transforming chess
The hit Netflix chess drama The Queen’s Gambit may be set in mid-century Kentucky, but it’s resonating with chess players in Halifax today.
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