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Dal’s provost and vice-president academic to take over as interim president
Teri Balser, who’s been at Dalhousie University as the provost and vice-president academic since last fall, will be taking on the leadership role until Deep Saini fills the position in January 2020.
Read MoreHallowed DSU council is hollow
The Dalhousie Student Union Council is composed of the executive, faculty representatives, community representatives as well as reps for the Dalhousie Board of Governors and Dal senate, and members-at-large. Council members represent various constituencies of the university. They act as a liaison between the community and council, a way for community members to bring their concerns to the DSU. In council, members are responsible for consulting and advocating for their group’s interests,…
Read MoreWhat’s the sense in no scents?
Look under Dalhousie University’s safety policy, and you’ll find all you need to know about biohazards, chemicals, radiation and lasers. Where are you hiding the lasers from us, Dalhousie? Scents may not be as lethal as lasers, but they too are an occupational hazard. The scent page has information on tobacco smoke and Dal’s use of scent-free cleaning…
Read MoreLove, the universal language?
“So, what’s your relationship status?” Three international students sit in The Dalhousie Gazette office, looking at each other sheepishly. They’re here to discuss their relationship experiences. International students come from many languages, countries and backgrounds. But these are only the tip of the cultural iceberg. Differences may go deeper, to beliefs, attitudes and values. Renayre is from the U.S. and in her second year…
Read MoreThink flu shots ain’t shit?
Herd immunity is a biological concept where a majority vaccinated population inhibits the spread of disease to members of the ‘herd’ who have weakened or no immunity. This could include young children, the elderly, pregnant women and those who can’t be vaccinated due to other health issues. Health Canada states that our flu vaccination rate should be at…
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…
Read MoreHocus Bipocus
Racism. A pretty scary word isn’t it? When considering the ways in which racism can play out and the devastating effect it continues to have on the lives of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) worldwide it is clear that something must be done. What’s fascinating to me is that people are more…
Read MoreDSU Election Recap
Dalhousie University’s 200th anniversary saw a monumental Dalhousie Student Union (DSU) election. Voter turnout peaked at 19.8 per cent of the student body – the largest turnout in over a decade – and candidate positions were the most contended in recent years. Whether you agree or disagree with the election results, these statistics are a…
Read MoreCongratulations Dalhousie?
This year is of particular importance for both Dalhousie University and the Dal Gazette. Each institution has hit a milestone. Dalhousie reaches 200 years and the Gazette 150. Thanks to the Dal Library’s digital archives the 150 years of Gazette publishing is available for anyone to read. As a neat remembrance activity, the editors of the Gazette decided to dig into the archives and pull stories that seem cool, or relevant to today, or whatever…
Read MoreThe double standard of discipline
On Nov. 17 last semester, Dalhousie University, Saint Mary’s University, and Mount St. Vincent University sponsored the forum aptly titled Race in a Glass Nation: Fragility and Dissent in the University and Beyond. It was incredibly empowering. The keynote speaker was Dr. Sunera Thobani; she addressed key issues our universities and society are facing with regard to racism, fragility, and dissent. She’s…
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