You have more free time than you think
It is possible for students to get regular exercise during the school year. With many demands on student’s time such as school work, friends, family, relationships, extracurricular activities, commuting and […]
Put your cellphone away
I worked as a server at Smitty’s Restaurant over the summer; I served pancakes and decaf coffee to cranky old seniors who were obnoxiously demanding. Their coffee not hot enough, pancakes not fluffy enough, eggs not poached soft enough – nothing was enough! As the […]
How to make life long friends in university
Gone are the days of easy friendship with whoever was in the park with you. Replaced instead with the slow realization that sometimes – being an adult sucks. The trade off […]
Moving from residence to your own pad
Living off campus is a culture shock compared to living in residence, but vital to becoming a fully functional adult. Making friends is hard, it’s even harder when everyone is […]
Student democracy inaction
It’s excusable to have missed the Dalhousie Student Union’s Canada day boycott, because they did too. They had every intention of boycotting but the motion was not introduced with adequate notice, and was struck down on a procedural review. So the resolution didn’t pass […]
How to pitch your opinion to the Gazette
Sometimes it’s not enough to be right. Publishing an opinion piece is one of those times. To help potential contributors with pitches to the opinions section we’re running this helpful […]
Succeeding in university means managing mental health
University is the best, worst, thing for your mental health. The best, because you meet a ton of lifelong friends, learn more about yourself, and have the opportunity to develop a passion into […]
Cornwallis: A Monument to Mediocrity
It’s not surprising that there’s controversy over the Statue of Edward Cornwallis and his apparent legacy. What is surprising, is the shape this controversy has taken. The debate has become […]
Staring contest vs. provincial election
There are two things to take away from this candidate series: Jobs The word jobs is a meaningless word. Why do our parents get careers but we get jobs? Although […]
Real Talk: Endorsing ‘good’ politicians
Politics used to be smart. Watching the 1968 Canadian leaders debate, it is very easy to feel dumb. “A democracy is an exchange of ideas between those that govern and […]