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Freaks and geeks: How to find your peeps

posted by HILARY BEAUMONT, Sep 2/10

Halifax is big enough to have shadowy cabals, associations, communities and subcultures, though they’re not always easy to find. Here are the keys to your personal kingdom. comments 1

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Birds… illustrated by Mike Holmes

posted by MICHAEL KIMBER, Sep 2/10

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Halifax After Dark

posted by CHARLENE DAVIS, Sep 2/10

For many students, the day is just something to sleep through until dusk. Here’s a guide for those of you who find sunlight a burden and who live to see 4am on Argyle Street. comments 2

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For most students, university life involves a new set of responsibilities, including dealing with abandoned parents, demanding landlords, disturbed neighbours and perhaps the police. Here’s a handy guide to ensure each of these relations is as stress-free comments 0

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Get Outta Town!

posted by LAURA KENINS, Sep 2/10

Getting to experience life out of the downtown core of Halifax is an essential part of appreciating this city, and with the following destination and transit tips, it’s a breeze. comments 0

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Prank Town

posted by MAIRIN PRENTISS, Sep 2/10

To foster stronger traditions of university pranksterism, we present a few moments from our college city’s history. comments 2

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Organic Meet

posted by LIZZY HILL, Sep 2/10

Connecting with someone new and interesting can be easier than you think. Whether you’re looking for love, romance, a romp or someone warm for the winter, here are some on- and off-campus dating dos and don’ts. comments 0

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Meet Learn Run

posted by JENNER-BROOKE BERGER, Sep 2/10

Dating in and around university is a minefield of uncertainty and bad dates. Our diligent reporter solicited tales of dating catastrophe and assembled them here for your amusement: a sure guide to “not finding your soulmate in Halifax.” comments 0

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Kick Procrastination’s Ass — right after you’ve read these tips

posted by MEREDITH DAULT, Sep 2/10

In a world of delicious distraction, there are some fail-safe tools to study and hit your assignment deadlines. And only a little discipline is required. comments 0

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The truth about your T.A.

posted by MEREDITH DAULT, Sep 2/10

Teachers’ assistants are just like you: overworked, overwhelmed and a full-time student. Just a little older, and maybe more stressed. comments 0

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Outstanding in Their Fieldwork

posted by LAURA KENINS, Sep 2/10

Meet four local professors who inspire by their example outside the classroom as much as they do teaching in the lecture halls. comments 0

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International Relations

posted by JESSICA LINZEY, Sep 2/10

You are in Halifax to study at one of its many universities, but these local schools can also be a gateway to academic adventures across the planet. Here are a few of the possibilities. comments 0

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How to be Halifamous

posted by HILARY BEAUMONT, Sep 2/10

Halifame is different from other celebrity: it means you do things to make Halifax cooler, not just yourself. And it’s ok if nobody outside the city knows. We’ll show you the inside track. comments 0

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Location is Everything

posted by CARSTEN KNOX, Sep 2/10

For years Halifax has been a popular place to shoot both feature films and TV series. Here’s a guide to the key recognizable filming locales around town. comments 1

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Halifax Mixtape

posted by TARA THORNE, Sep 2/10

You’ve heard this town rocks, but it’s hard to know where to start. Are you more of a Sloan person or maybe it’s Meaghan Smith who floats your boat? We’ll tune you in and turn you on with our essential songlist. comments 0

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Know what you missed this summer

posted by CHARLENE DAVIS, Sep 2/10

In case you were away the past three months, here’s the lowdown of the fun and games of summer 2010, the hottest, driest, most wonderful season in recent memory. comments 0