Education

In the summer of 1989, an 138-page journal about antimicrobial science arrived at Dalhousie’s health sciences library. It was the July issue, and it wore a red paper cover that bore the title in big white letters: Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Over the next months, the subsequent issues arrived, and librarians piled them on top […]

Everybody poops. A children’s book said it. Toilet paper companies make millions off of it, and doctors get worried if you aren’t doing it…but nobody wants to be the one to prove it. It’s time to flush away your shame. With the help of Coast readers we’ve created the seven deadly shit tips—a guide to […]

Even if you’re new to the city, you should already know that Halifax has always been the centre of sweet music scenes. The Mamas and The Papas, Sloan, Ben Caplan, Cousins and Classified all got their starts on a small stage in Halifax. If you’ve always wanted to be in a band or get involved […]

You guys, I only want the best for you. So when I sat down to write this exhaustive, encyclopedic, meticulously researched, comprehensive (and humble) guide to hitting the town, it was with the notion that in Halifax, although the myth of the most bars per-capita remains unconfirmed (and I remain skeptical), there is most certainly […]

Dear Sally, Three connecting flights and one expensive ride from the airport later, I made it to Halifax. The first thing I noticed was the weather. You know how in Palo Alto it’s always just “weather”—television-ready days, warm in the sun, each one the same, even on Christmas? Well here, you don’t know what it’s […]

Logo tees and sweaters have dominated street style this summer, and you can bet they’re sticking around for fall. Whether vintage, designer names or cheeky logos these bold statement shirts are a coveted wardrobe staple. Pair your favourite logo tee with a moody floral or plaid blouse for an updated grunge look and an effortless […]

You did it. You somehow managed to con your family into believing you’re independent enough, responsible enough and maybe even mature enough to leave behind that sleepy farmhouse you’ve been calling home for so many years and head out to college in the big city. Now is the time for you to go forth and […]

Welcome to Halifax: The Game. You are now plugged in, turned on and ready for life as a Haligonian. It’s not the easiest game in the world, but it certainly is a great deal of fun. Some things to remember as you play:  • This game has no save file. You can’t restart halfway through. […]

Hello young ducklings! Welcome to the Maritimes. If you’re here for the first time, you should pat yourself on the back, because you are very smart. When it comes time to go to university, it’s good to go somewhere outside of your comfort zone, and Halifax is an amazing place to go to school, experiment […]

I can remember the last day I did research at the library. I was in grade four and had already begun copy-pasting my projects from the internet. (Coincidentally, it was the same day that my best friend’s older brother introduced my best friend and I to internet porn on a library computer.) But primarily, libraries are […]

Fall’s here, school’s in and l’amour is in the air. But romance needn’t be an exclusively indoors affair. Atlantic Canada is known for its late summers and beautiful falls. With autumn as gorgeous as it is, why not invite a new love interest or a long-time partner on a date in the grand ol’ out-of-doors? […]

As a student yourself, chances are you’re likely already somewhat aware of the weird and wild reports coming out of Quebec. Protests and pot-banging, red squares and riot police, smoke bombs and demonstrators— they’re calling it a student movement. What began as a straightforward protest against tuition hikes has transformed into something much bigger, spiraling beyond […]