If you frequent the King’s campus, you’ve probably seen your fair share of tote bags emblazoned with various designs; they’re a popular way to transport stacks of books around. But what are the impacts of these silly little tote bags An article on Oprah.com explores the scary facts surrounding the lopsided nature of totes and […]
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“You haven’t had so much fun in ages, have ya?” says Father Ingalls to a breathless and ecstatic bandana-wearing Finnegan, who’s lying at my feet. Allow me to explain. This interview starts with a chase, literally. Fifteen minutes before, as I entered Father Ingalls’ office, Finnegan the Pembroke corgi barrelled out and bounded down the […]
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October horoscopes!
Libra (September 23-October 22) So it’s your birthday month, eh? Bet that makes you feel pretty darn special. Well, as long as you’re sharing your birthday month with PSL then it won’t be very special. That’s pumpkin spice latte, for all y’all who aren’t aware of this monster that’s taken over. No matter if you […]
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Get outside! September
New students, welcome to Nova Scotia! Old students, welcome back! This year I’ve decided to dedicate some time to make sure that King’s students are spending more time outside and with nature. To do that, I’m forcing myself to get outside more too, giving you first-hand experience of all of the locations I recommend. So […]
Dear Day Student, ‘Tis the season of icebreakers, introductions, and even…. writing essays, which can be scary for everyone. Being a day student, your commute may be a little – or a lot – different than your peers, which will ultimately change your experience at King’s. However, do not fear. The Day Students’ Society is […]
Katie Merwin and the University of King’s College have had a close relationship since move-in day of 2007. Their love story started when she took the Foundation Year Program in her first year and has since blossomed into a beautiful friendship in the last decade. Her first year at King’s was filled with good memories […]
Several months ago, Father Gary Thorne retired as chaplain of the University of King’s College. Thorne’s presence was felt and heard throughout the King’s community, whether he was cheering on varsity sports teams, leading students on excursions into the wilderness, lecturing young FYPsters, or lending an ear for to students. Father Thorne will be missed, […]
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What love is!
“Not what love does. Not what love was. What love is!” said actor Stewart Légère during the performance of Pop Up Love Party this past Wednesday in Prince Hall. King’s has hosted the Pop Up Love Party for four years, a multi-sensorial experience where people enjoy a meal with their friends while watching a reenactment […]
Being a young journalist in Halifax is hard. Damn hard. Salaried jobs are non-existent. Freelancing seems to be the only source of income. Second or third jobs are often the only way people make ends meet. And all of this you wish you had known when you were 17-years-old, applying for journalism schools, taking out […]
As summer turns to fall, it’s easy to find reasons to hole up in your dorm room. Cooler weather is perfect for watching Halloween movies, doing plentiful FYP readings and baking pumpkin spice everything. Or maybe you’re just new to Halifax and aren’t sure what’s out there. Lucky for you, Halifax is teeming with fun, […]