Students dissatisfied with university leadership
On March 14 Dalhousie University held the first student consultation session on tuition fee increases. The administration says the session is meant to give students a way of communicating their […]
Faculty and administration call for help in negotiations
The Dalhousie Faculty Association (DFA) has called for conciliation in their ongoing contract negotiations with the university’s Board of Governors. The provincial government has appointed John A. Greer from the […]
(Updated) Tuition caps up three per cent
New MOU signed spells out tuition hikes The province of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia universities signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) today that is leaving much to be […]
Tuition caps up three per cent
New MOU spells out tuition hikes The province of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia universities signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) today that is leaving much to be desired […]
O’Neill takes the heat
Samantha Durnford, News Editor Tim O’Neill finally faced the fire. In a discussion with students last week, O’Neill explained the recommendations in his report about post-secondary education in the province. […]
MLAs need to go back to school
Samantha Durnford, Assistant News Editor Students gathered around Province House on Granville Street to warn about the threat of rising tuition fees. The Take Your MLAs Back To School event, […]
From the Editor
Amid government planning for education cuts and tuition hikes, classrooms and lecture halls across London emptied as tens of thousands of university students flooded into chilly city streets. Gathering outside […]
Big grants, small potatoes
By Katie Toth, Opinions Editor On Oct. 25, the Resource Recovery Fund Board, an arms-length provincial crown corporation, announced the RRFB Student Grant Program. This grant finances student projects […]
O’Neillian future
By Mark Coffin, Opinions Contributor Can’t afford school? Don’t worry about it. Anxious about your debt after graduation? Just keep spending. Not sure if you’ll be employable when you graduate? […]
Tuition myths déjà vu
By Gabe Hoogers, Opinions Contributor Last Friday, after eight months of anticipation and $95,000 of government funding, former Bank of Montreal economist Tim O’Neill released his Report on the […]