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Halifax is rumoured to have the highest amount of bars per capita in North America. That’s great, if you’re 19 or older. But this leaves those who are underage wondering, what can you do in this city for fun if you’re too young for the bar scene? Don’t worry, those bus passes included in your […]

Not long after you’ve finally figured your way around campus, the city of Halifax is holding an election, on October 20. This is excellent news for students. See, for the first time, returning university students can vote in city elections—so long as they’ve lived in Halifax for more than three months (even if they spent […]

I’m a goddess in your eyes and I will never die I was born of people’s needs And what they don’t wanna believe But I am a liar, that’s the truth Go home and Think it through That’s the harm in mystery All you know is what you see Juliana Hatfield, “I Got No Idols” […]

It’s not exam time, so the only thing you should study is all these great stories about student life in Halifax.

Newcomers to the city are confronted by a number of uniquely Haligonian customs: boats on wheels cruising the streets, lunch breaks being celebrated by the firing of cannons and giant, ancient-looking churches situated on what seems like every other block. Visitors and recent arrivals might also find the word “Haligonian” a bit perplexing, considering the […]

As a student you don’t really need an excuse to drink copiously. We’ve all played card games like Fuck the Dealer or Kings, but for those with low attention spans and desires to get shitfaced as quickly as possible, sometimes it’s easier to just throw on a movie and enjoy a mouthful anytime something symbolic […]

Local crafters are a growing and vital community, including everyone from hobbyists who went pro, people who studied in the NSCAD ceramics department to those who took up felting as a hobby while completing a physics degree. It’s a movement as vital as Dumbledore’s Army arrayed against Delores Umbridge’s venom, a major moment of DIY […]

Hufflepuff More than any other attributes, Hufflepuffs value fair play, patience and loyalty. When applied to their wardrobes, this translates into non-exploitative manufacturing processes and eco-friendly, preferably recycled, fabrics. Begin by sifting through the first rack left of the door into Lost and Found (2382 Agricola Street, 446-5986). Hanging there are some 20 loose-fitting boxy […]

Maybe you eagerly anticipated this summer’s final Harry Potter movie because you’re ready to sock the next person who uses words like “muggle” in daily life, or maybe you’re actually stoked to see Harry vanquish Voldemort on the big screen. But one thing’s for sure—Harry Potter fever has a stronghold in Halifax. Here’s why. Quidditch […]

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If you’re a new student, you’ve probably been told at every turn about how great this city is—that Halifax is so much more than the quaint hamlet overrun with lobsters that your friends back home warned you about. There’s a lot to enjoy here, from pastel north end neighbourhoods, postcard harbour views, a hearty community […]