Studies suggest bar for performative allyship lower than ever
HALIFAX, N.S. — A recent study by the Dalhousie Gender and Women’s Studies Collective found that it is easier to be an ally to marginalized groups than ever. By comparing…
Research suggests majority of students celebrating end of the DFA lockout will start skipping classes by Oct. 1
HALIFAX, N.S. — Dalhousie University students spent the majority of September unsure of when, or if, their fall semester would begin. Naturally, when a start date for classes was announced,…
Letter to the editor: King’s is more than an outdated stereotype
I write this letter to the editorial team of the Dalhousie Mackerel, a once respectable source for news, on behalf of the University of King’s College student body. I, Indigo…
The ultimate guide to becoming a performative male
HALIFAX, N.S. — It can be very difficult for men these days to impress women. Standards for men are just always so much higher than they are for women —…
Exclusive interview with your upstairs neighbour
Halifax, N.S. — Ever the busy man, the Mackerel has been waiting months to talk with Upton “Up” St. Airs, your upstairs neighbour. St. Airs has been a mysterious figure…
Fun things to do while you’re (still) stuck at home
Fun things to do while you’re (still) stuck at home Halifax, N.S. — The Dalhousie Faculty Association and board of governors are set to continue their epic battle to decide…
The state of Dal Campus amid DFA lockout
Halifax, N.S. — Dalhousie University campus, once bustling with the sounds of sleepy undergrads shuffling to morning lectures, has transformed into a haunted ghost town. Clang, clang, clang, honk, honk…
Thinkpiece: Why doesn’t anyone like me?
Written by the Killam Memorial Library HALIFAX, N.S. — I try not to be a pick-me on here, but I am starting to think something is seriously wrong with me.…
Inside the lives of mature students
HALIFAX, N.S. — Between the recent pandemic, rising cost of living and shifting social attitudes, there are a multitude of reasons that someone may take an extended leave from academia.…
All the back-to-school essentials for King’s students
HALIFAX, N.S. — Back to school is upon us, and whether you are a new or returning student, it can be an overwhelming task to go shopping for everything you…