From farmers to students
A student-run farmers market is now being held every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Union Building. The Farmer’s Market Collective is run by Hilary Thomson, […]
Sustainability at Dal
Dalhousie prides itself on being green, but how environmentally savvy are we really? Opinions Contributor Robin Tress takes a look. The good The Dal Student Union’s Sustainability Office (DSUSO) […]
The drought problem
As a sustainability student at Dal, I tend to view food as a human right first and a commodity second; however, the drought that swept across North America this summer […]
The Mona Campbell proves golden
This summer the Mona Campbell building, the newest facility on Dalhousie’s Studley campus, received a LEED gold certification. The Mona Campbell houses both the College of Continuing Education and the […]
The country house and the city house
It may sound surprising, but the majority of residents in compact urban centres use less fossil fuel, walk more, bike regularly, and use public transit more frequently than their counterparts […]
The not-so green giant
Dalhousie has room to make campus greener Why is it that anytime someone mentions a new “green” project for Dalhousie, I instantly cringe and brace myself for another slick, sky-scraping […]
Dal student chosen for sustainability conference
Impact! conference at Guelph aims for sustainable universities As he walks into the room, Lars Boggild has a certain air about him—you just know this boy is a leader. The […]
Maritime residences compete to conserve
Sarah Ratchford, CUP Atlantic Bureau Chief FREDERICTON (CUP) — Last year, three UPEI residences challenged each other to conserve energy, and they saved 8800 kWh. This year, they’ve challenged schools from […]
New buildings, same old ideas
By Jake Schabas, Opinions Columnist Master plans are always exciting documents, and Dalhousie’s updated Campus Master Plan is no exception. Full of colourful diagrams, maps and tables, plans give us the […]
Diary of a Diva Cup procrastinator
By Katie Toth, Sex Columnist It’s the first annoying day of my period and I’m doing it. I am taking the leap and purchasing a Diva Cup. I’ve heard about Diva […]