Riley Smith

Sep 3-9, 2015

Vol. 23, No. 14

Happy new year, as we say in September around these parts. Halifax is one of North America’s smartest cities, and the school year starting is way more important than some frozen morning in January. Celebrate with our Back to School issue.

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City

Why Halifax is a terrible (and perfect) place to learn English

On language schools, community and conversations.

By Adam Fiske
Sep 3, 2015
News

What can we do to help?
Halifax council offers its support for Syrian refugees

City asks for recommendations on aid efforts.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 9, 2015
Shoptalk

Living the Second Life

Made from the heart and crafted by hand, Lisa Scott celebrates African artistry with Second Life Ethiopian Artisans.

By Michelle Cameron
Sep 3, 2015
Shoptalk

Dartmouth Yoga finds its centre

Portland Street welcomes the cooperative Dartmouth Yoga Centre

By Allison Saunders
Sep 4, 2015
Shoptalk

Locas Billiards cues up a new location

The former Elephant and Castle is the pool hall's new home

By Allison Saunders
Sep 8, 2015
Opinion

Letters to the editor, September 3, 2015

These are the letters and comments from the print edition

Sep 3, 2015
Education

Check out the digital edition

Back to School 2015 Flipbook

Sep 3, 2015
Education

Broke-ass student cook-off challenge

We made these three chefs cook with all the worst ingredients in your kitchen. Here's what they whipped up.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 3, 2015
Education

The ongoing fight against
on-campus rape

The first two months of school are often the most dangerous.

By Rebecca Dingwell
Sep 3, 2015
Education

The 19 local Instagram accounts you have to follow

Pretty pictures for your phone. #NoFilter

By Jacob Boon
Sep 3, 2015
Education

Exotic cars and the international students who own them

The fast and furious drivers of this city’s coolest whips

By Sergio Gonzalez
Sep 3, 2015
Education

Welcome to university, now dump your boyfriend

Back-to-school breakups are all the rage.

By Hillary Windsor
Sep 3, 2015
Education

Where to live in Halifax

A student rental guide to some of the city's most accommodating neighbourhoods.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 3, 2015
Education

Super markets

There’s treasure to be found at the city’s neighbourhood grocers. Take a break from the big box and discover it.

By Allison Saunders
Sep 3, 2015
Education

D’s get degrees

Get on the academic fast track with these study tips from the cast of Mr. D.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 3, 2015
Education

A league of your own

Work on your fitness, and social circle, by joining a team this school year.

By Allison Saunders
Sep 3, 2015
Education

Second-hand stoked

Whether you’re digging for true-blue vintage, a Mickey Mouse fanny pack or last season’s Marc Jacobs—here’s a your guide to Halifax’s thrift scene

By Jessica Flower
Sep 3, 2015
Education

How to make sure you can vote

Getting rid of Harper is easier than you think.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 3, 2015
Education

My memories from university

Notable locals look back on the loves, lessons and pizza from their post-secondary educations.

By Jacob Boon
Sep 3, 2015
Education

5 ways not to be exploited at a part-time job

Being a student employee doesn’t mean you don’t have rights.

By Jonathan Briggins
Sep 3, 2015
Education

This is how to pay tuition using Aeroplan points

Canadian company trades high altitude for cheap education

By Kyra Carson
Sep 3, 2015
Education

Don’t stay in tonight

Scrimp and save on Halifax’s arts and culture scene with these student discounts

By Angela Crozier
Sep 3, 2015
Education

An arts degree: The sharpest tool in your belt

Dropping science (can be a smart move)

By Heide Pearson
Sep 3, 2015
Education

How well do you know your university?

The odd stories and unique traditions hidden around campus.

By Heide Pearson
Sep 3, 2015
Education

Soundtrack to your student life

A required listening list of local tracks for every situation

By Lewis Rendell
Sep 3, 2015

Arts & Culture

Show with the flow

Our Bodies, Our Blood explores menstruation through art

By Adria Young
Sep 3, 2015
Arts & Culture

The Beats go on

Allen Ginsberg’s nostalgic, candid photography is in focus at MSVU

By Adria Young
Sep 3, 2015
Arts & Culture

The Beats go on

Allen Ginsberg’s nostalgic, candid photography is in focus at MSVU

By Adria Young
Sep 3, 2015
Arts & Culture

Young Arts Be Free: photos and art campaigns

By Adria Young
Sep 3, 2015
Arts & Culture

Atlantic Fringe Binge 2015 - Day 1

Welcome to the Thunderdome

By Kate Watson
Sep 3, 2015
Arts & Culture

Atlantic Fringe Binge 2015 - Day 2

Humour rocks

By Kate Watson
Sep 3, 2015
Arts & Culture

Atlantic Fringe Binge 2015 - Day 3

A bumper crop of reviews

By Kate Watson
Sep 6, 2015
Arts & Culture

Atlantic Fringe Binge 2015 - Day 4

Running the gamut of darkness and light

By Kate Watson
Sep 3, 2015
Arts & Culture

Atlantic Fringe Binge - Day 5

Not boring. Lots happening.

By Kate Watson
Sep 8, 2015
Arts & Culture

Atlantic Fringe Binge - Day 6

Good news (plus reviews)

By Kate Watson
Sep 9, 2015
Arts & Culture

Q&A with D'Arcy Wilson, CFAT's speaker tonight

By Nick Laugher
Sep 9, 2015
Music

Review: Vadell Gabriel - Timbits

A multi-pack of fresh-baked tracks

By Adria Young
Sep 3, 2015
Music

Photos: Rebecca West at Pro Skates

You'd never know that 20 years have passed for 90s Halifax band

By Adria Young
Sep 4, 2015
Music

Sunday Jam: The Okay Day Patio Party Playlist

Summer hits handpicked by some of your Okay Day DJs

By Adria Young
Sep 4, 2015
Music

'Liberated' Matthew Good plays Halifax, tickets on sale Friday

BC rocker releases new album Chaotic Neutral on September 25

By Adria Young
Sep 8, 2015
Music

From the car: a text-interview with Montreal's Babysitter

Playing tonight and tomorrow night in Halifax with Calgary's Hagface

By Adria Young
Sep 10, 2015
Comics

Ding Dongs

By Paul Hammond
Sep 3, 2015

Restaurant Reviews

A Star is born

Starfresh Diner’s stellar and affordable lunch earns Burnside another feather in its strange cap.

By Melissa Buote
Sep 3, 2015

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology

Cooperate with the cosmos, Pisces

By Rob Brezsny
Sep 3, 2015
Savage Love

Kinky queries

I’m into very specific things and have zero experience with them. What’s the best approach? Plus: Talking to girls about foot stuff.

By Dan Savage
Sep 3, 2015

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