FIRST THINGS FIRSTThe city has a kick-ass app for garbage collection that will send you notifications reminding you when to put yours out, and what exactly you should be kicking to the curb. It’s a game-changer, so download it now and become a trash wizard. RECYCLINGYour blue bag is for plastic, glass, paper and aluminium […]
Back To School
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Five nerdy university perks to geek out about
Being a student has its perks—from newfound freedoms and friendships to self-discovery and maybe even learning to do your own laundry. Something not to overlook in that list, though? Embracing your inner geek. In my first week of classes as an undergrad, a professor made an impassioned speech to my classmates and I that we […]
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Here’s to the class of 420
Harvard studies suggest cannabis enhances cognitive function. German studies conclude micro-dosing weed is an effective ADHD treatment. And with Canada’s impending marijuana legalization, the “lazy stoner” stereotype is washing away, making room for the high-functioning user to spark up. Carefully chosen MMJ strains, dosage and smoke methods just might be your path to becoming most […]
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Where to go when the going gets tough
Being a student is difficult to begin with, and it can be a struggle to figure out where to turn when things get particularly hard to handle. Universities offer counselling services, but there are other places to go on- and off-campus when looking for support or a safe space. Mental Health Crisis Telephone LineA phone […]
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Become a master of arts this fall
Fall in Halifax is something special, as festivals and art organizations brace for the colder days a-comin’ with a packed calendar of events that’ll challenge, educate and entertain you. Here are a few that are a great intro to the local arts scene. Keep an eye out for more in our Fall Arts issue September […]
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Old schools on campus
On the wall in NSCAD president Dianne Taylor-Gearing’s office, a scrawled font with steep pitches and valleys repeats, “I will not make boring art.” As the school’s 130th anniversary looms closer than the oversized text, the scene feels rife with accidental symbolism: How can such a venerable institution ensure it doesn’t lose its edge? “We’re […]
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Ask Hole goes back-to-school
Dear Ask Hole,I’m afraid to talk to other human beings, but I know absolutely nobody in town. How do I make friends?Easy: 1. Head to a karaoke night. 2. Do a truly rippin’ rendition of “The Boys Are Back In Town.” If it does indeed truly rip, literally everyone will think you’re cool and the night […]
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Welcome to Mi’kma’ki
The Indigenous people of this land call ourselves Mi’kmaq (from ni’kmaq, “my kin;” originally L’nu, “the people”). While some celebrate Canada 150, the Algonquian-speaking Mi’kmaq people have been on this land for over 13,000 years. Although pre-colonial Mi’kmaq had no written language, evidence of their history is found in petroglyphs. These petroglyphs, called Komqwejwi’kasikl (“sucker-fish […]
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A ride-along with Driver Dave’s
“Hi, this is Singh from Driver Dave’s,” reads the introductory text. “I’m planning to pick you up at 7:10pm.” Singh has an office job but his boss is unaware of his moonlighting, so we’ve agreed to withhold his last name. He used to drive a taxi, but for the last two-and-a-half years Singh’s been behind […]
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How to be a good neighbour
Know when it’s time to use your indoor voice You’re probably woo-ing louder than you think you are. Noise complaints are a serious thing in the off-campus world, so it pays to know your bylaws. Halifax’s noise bylaw keeps it pretty simple, prohibiting “any activity that unreasonably disturbs or tends to disturb the peace and […]
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Time to get angry
[Image-1] Halifax has a lot of great things going for it. It also has more than its fair share of bullshit. Feeling pissed off about the state of the world? You’re not alone. Student activism is usually derided by internet commenters as sound and fury signifying little real-world experience or effective change. Fuck those assholes. […]
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Pokemon Go out and discover this city
[Image-1] If you’re not careful, you’ll spend the whole school year living in a bubble. A good campus—and Halifax is loaded with ’em—is a socially fluid haven. There are places to eat, work out, even sleep if you go the dorm route (or have a sleeping bag stuffed in that backpack). Schools hope you never […]
