Dalhousie
Dal announces Scott Brison as its next chancellor
On Dec. 3, Dalhousie announced Scott Brison will be stepping in to become the university’s eighth chancellor. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Dal in 1989.
Read MoreThe university structure is flawed
Structure is often a good thing because of the certainty it provides. However, the current education system is made of a damaged structure.
Read MoreHope in politics
To be hopeful or to despair: that is the central question for young people in today’s political context. The Shaar Shalom lecture confronted this dilemma.
Read MoreFlu etiquette
Flu etiquette is a general area most people could improve in. Having the flu, while it will generate sympathy, does not excuse you from accountability.
Read MoreEco-anxiety on campus
Over the past two years, many students in Dalhousie’s College of Sustainability department have reported feeling the symptoms of “eco-anxiety.”
Read MoreOcean conservation can’t just be a fanta-sea
As a species, we’re doing a terrible job taking care of one of our main life support systems. So, what can we, as a university, do to protect our oceans?
Read MorePursuing a PhD with ADHD
In September 2018, I was returning to Dalhousie University as a mature student after having obtained a bachelor of science in psychology in 2006. I promised myself that this time around, Dal had to be worth the money and time.
Read MoreYour bill, sir
This spring, Dalhousie University raised its tuition by three per cent for the seventh year in a row. On top of this, there were further hikes to international student fees, adding to an already steep differential fee. The ones who are being hit the hardest by these changes are new students, particularly incoming international students, who…
Read MoreDebating a “dry” orientation week
As the season shifts, freshmen arrive at Dalhousie to begin their undergraduate career. They will be greeted by a strict rule: no alcohol during orientation week.
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…
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