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DSU Presidential candidate: Ahmed Ramadan
“No one has a monopoly on pain or sadness, everyone has valuable input and Dalhousie needs to be a safe place for all,” says DSU candidate Ahmed Ramadan.
Read MoreDal Social Work clinic finds home on Quinpool
The clinic opened in its new space at 6054 Quinpool Road late last semester. It will continue to operate there for the foreseeable future.
Read MoreBoard of Governors votes to sign UN Principles of Responsible Investment
On Feb. 12, Dalhousie’s BOG agreed to sign on to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment. But Divest Day says the school needs to do more.
Read MoreU of T student unions sign open letter against Ford government
The student unions write that the Student Choice Initiative puts on-campus services funded by incidental fees at risk, specifically services such as “health and dental plans, peer-to-peer support, on-campus press, support services like food banks and more.”
Read MoreNational Centre for Truth and Reconciliation partners with Dalhousie
A recent partnership between Dalhousie and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) in Winnipeg means the centre’s archives are accessible through Dalhousie library services in Halifax as well as the Agricultural Campus in Truro.
Read MoreBudgeting practices of campus bars
According to the DSU budget glossary, a deficit is a “financial shortage where expenses exceed revenues,” in other words, the money is flowing out of the Grawood.
Read MoreHeart and soul(mates)
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, The Dalhousie Gazette took to the streets to find out how many how many people in Halifax actually believe in soulmates.
Read MoreSex education IRL
Dr. Miranda Fudge and Dr. Kate Rancourt aim to alleviate stigma, along with educating the public about sex and busting some of the myths associated with it.
Read MoreOne strike, you’re out
Rising greenhouse gas emissions are still having disastrous impacts on the planet. That’s why a group of people have come up with an innovative new way to fight climate change. Earth Strike is a grassroots organization founded in November 2018. Its goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by planning protests leading up to a global…
Read MoreNova Scotia’s new gender option for birth certificates
Nova Scotians now have a new gender marker option for birth certificates. As part of changes to the Vital Statistics Act, the provincial government is introducing the letter “X” as a gender option for all birth certificates in Nova Scotia. This change is in addition to the previous choice of “F” or “M.” On top of this, the fee that was previously required to change the sex indicator…
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