Welcome to Halifax where the sea is close and the seafarers’ affinity for merrymaking is even closer. Where there’s pints and perspiration, there’s likely this song at least once throughout the evening and for some reason, everyone knows the words. Everyone but you, that is. Fear not, for we’re here to help you look like […]
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Sleeping tips for all the students in the room
Give your residence bed a makeover Since you’re basically sleeping on a crib mattress, invest in some cushy bed stuff to help you manage the tiny twin a little better. Memory foam, a really nice pillow and a cozy comforter are a good start. Planning to share said twin with someone? Good night and good […]
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Academic advising can keep students on track
Despite their name, academic advisors do more than help students choose courses; they help them have a well-rounded university experience. “The only thing a lot of students have to compare us to are guidance counsellors. There isn’t really something like this in high school, so it’s hard not to have those preconceived notions,” says Heather […]
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How to stay alive and maybe even thrive as a non-car on Halifax’s unruly streets
Following this summer’s atrocious safety record of motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists, surely students could use some advice on how to stay alive while navigating our car-centric city. Some ideas: • Attach a pool noodle to your bicycle, forcing drivers to give you your respectful one metre of space. • Dress in glow […]
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Halifax drink specials friendly to student budgets
$4 drinks and half-price apps after 8pm East Side Mario’s, 5287 Prince Street Go for the free bread and salad, stay for the cheap drinks and appetizers. You’ll never leave. Craft beer Sundays Your Father’s Moustache, 5686 Spring Garden Road Take a break from slugging Vitamin O (Oland’s) and Keith’s on Sundays and taste your […]
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Consent Kitties hit the dance floor in the name of safe space
When his friends began avoiding the music festival scene due to one too many negative experiences on the dance floor, long-time festival-goer James MacDonald knew it was time for change. In 2017 MacDonald floated the idea of what it would be like to have a point person attend shows with the sole role of facilitating […]
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A tool kit for incoming university students with disabilities
On my first day at Mount Saint Vincent University, I did not know what to expect. I walked into my first class in a pair of white boots and a winter coat I had never worn before. Coming from Lagos, Nigeria, I had never worn so many clothes and still felt cold. It was ridiculous. […]
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A roommate’s guide to loading the dishwasher properly
I have a friend for whom loading a dishwasher is serious business. If anyone decides they’re going to throw a few things in, he freezes and looks on with a terrified half-smile plastered to his face, practically quivering as he restrains himself from running over and intervening. As soon as the interloper finishes “helping”, he […]
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Welcome to Halifax, students, here’s a run down of your local politicians
Let’s be honest: sometimes politics can be overwhelming. But we’re here to introduce university students to their new home, right here in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). Now that you’re here, it’s good to know who you can complain to. Knowing who represents your community is an important part of being an engaged citizen, and […]
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Where to stuff your face after midnight
1 GARLIC FINGERS, FREEMAN’S LITTLE NEW YORK You’re going to want to add this word to your ever-growing Haligonian vocabulary: Garlies. Dough, cheese, maybe bacon (if you’re like that) and definitely donair sauce work together for this ultimate comfort, a perfect carb-load for a big night or finisher to fuel your walk home. Freeman’s is […]
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Eight hot tips to make your life in HRM a little bit better
Victoria Road turns into the 101. Before Catherine Phoenix told me that, every car trip to the Valley began with me fretting over maps online and on the table, trying to figure out the best way to go: Bedford, the 102 to Sackville? Now I zip over either bridge, knowing my path is clear. —JK […]
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How to recycle and compost properly in HRM
If you’re new to town, you may notice that Nova Scotia recycles and composts more than some other provinces. A 2012 study by the Conference Board of Canada actually ranked Nova Scotia first among provinces for waste generated per capita, at 386 kg per year. What goes where? If you download the Halifax Recycles app […]