Arts & Culture
The 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.
Read MoreDiscovering the truth of our hearts
Editor’s note: This article contains many spoilers for the 2020 novel In Five Years. In Five Years by Rebecca Searle is a novel about confronting the reality of your life and finding the bravery to change it amidst grief, hope and loss. The plot In Five Years follows the story of Dannie, a high-achieving lawyer in New York…
Read MoreDalhousie Poets: another year
New Year, New Me It’s that time of year again Time to start fresh But the slate is never truly clean A new resolution does not mean you’re a new person The actions you take to achieve greatness do Greatness is never born It is built Be greater than the person you left behind last year Become more…
Read MoreYour 2021 horoscope
Editor’s note: This is a satirical article. Read ahead to find out what your future holds in the upcoming year. The stars have determined it. Here lies your fate. Aries (March 21 – April 19) Let your competitive and passionate nature help you to bribe, steal and cheat some fun out of life (and your close…
Read MoreThe Dalhousie Gazette ’s 2021 bingo card
Play the Dalhousie Gazette‘s 2021 bingo! If you thought 2020 was tough, just wait till next year.
Read MoreMask appeal: behind the hot new trend
The world celebrates fashion week in New York, Milan, London and Paris every February, but at Dalhousie University students celebrated early. From Nov. 16 to 20, students gathered on Zoom to celebrate Dalhousie Fashion Week. Everyone was raving about the fashion-forward trend of decorating plague masks. Masks make a statement The discovery of COVID-19 has created some concern in the world. The wearing…
Read MoreDal provides oasis of calm
Editor’s note: This is a satirical article. If you’re a Dalhousie student struggling with mental health issues, contact the Student Health and Wellness Centre (902-494-2171), or the Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team (1-888-429-8167) for emergencies. Dalhousie University has announced some exciting virtual initiatives to help students cope with mental health issues next semester. Therapy dogs and stress balls Many students…
Read MorePortrait of an artist as TikTok star
When Max MacAulay looks for subjects to draw, he tries to find people who look interesting and will likely stay still for more than five minutes. Typically, MacAulay finds these people at the Halifax Public Gardens, the Halifax Waterfront, local bars or on busses. Equipped with a pen and paper, he draws his subjects and…
Read MoreDalhousie Poets: aftershock
This piece was written after the earthquake in Izmir, Turkey on October 30, 2020.
Read MoreRed kinda sus
Video games, especially online multiplayer titles, have provided some people with an escape, entertainment, and most importantly, human connection during the pandemic.
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