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Students skeptical of joint food deal
DSU President doesn’t think Dal’s offer is worth it Friday, November 26. 2010- The Dalhousie Gazette Samantha Durnford, News Editor and Bethany Horne, Copy Editor Chris Saulnier, the president of the Dalhousie Student Union (DSU), is unhappy with the university’s offer to take over food in the student union building. “This is not something the student … Continue reading Students skeptical of joint food deal
Young voters should be key: Macleans OnCampus
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$600 million campus makeover still on the table
Friday November 5, 2010- The Dalhousie Gazette Samantha Durnford, Assistant News Editor The university is getting ready for some big changes. With the release of the final Dalhousie Campus Master Plan, a large scale overhaul of public spaces and university buildings is underway. Ken Burt, vice-president of finance and administration points to a stack of … Continue reading $600 million campus makeover still on the table
Campus talks are a waste of time: Halifax MP
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Megan Leslie says most MPs think campus talks are waste of time
October 22, 2010- The Dalhousie Gazette Samantha Durnford, Assistant News Editor Megan Leslie says members of parliament don’t waste their time on campus because people under 30 don’t vote. She says there’s something wrong with this picture. Leslie visited Dalhousie on Tuesday to discuss how students can effectively engage MPs on pressing social issues. In … Continue reading Megan Leslie says most MPs think campus talks are waste of time
Gottingen project moves forward despite lack of funding
Dal prof says new condo will “open up” the neighbourhood October 9, 2010- The Dalhousie Gazette Laura Conrad, News Editor and Samantha Durnford, Assistant News Editor A combination of factors have made Gottingen Street on of the most feared neighborhoods in Halifax. Dalhousie architecture professor Grant Wanzel says the area has suffered from being a … Continue reading Gottingen project moves forward despite lack of funding
Student group frustrated by O’Neill Report
CFS says recommendations turn provincial debt into student debt October 1, 2010- The Dalhousie Gazette Laura Conrad and Samantha Durnford News Editor and Assistant News Editor Student groups are preparing their responses to a report commissioned by the government of Nova Scotia that calls for higher tuition fees and more student loans. On Sept. 17, … Continue reading Student group frustrated by O’Neill Report
Students save the trees
Dal interns help develop a plan to manage urban forests September 17, 2010- The Dalhousie Gazette Samantha Durnford, Assistant News Editor Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has been trying to develop a plan to manage and preserve its urban forests. The Halifax urban forest consists of trees on private or public property, in urban parks and … Continue reading Students save the trees
U-Pass saved
Students to pay $116.50 for year-long bus pass September 10, 2010- The Dalhousie Gazette Samantha Durnford, Staff Contributor Dalhousie students will be receiving their U-Pass stickers this September for the same price as last year. On Aug. 17, Halifax Regional councillors decided against Metro Transit’s price increase for the bus pass many students count on. In … Continue reading U-Pass saved
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