Mounties to host nationals on home court March 15–17 The Mounties took home the banner with a thrilling overtime victory, 77-71 in the finals over the Mount Saint Vincent Mystics. The women’s varsity basketball team went into the ACAA championships confidently despite being the underdogs against the powerful Mystics roster, who finished the regular season […]
Assessment will collect data on student health and well-being, beginning March 19 As a university that prides itself on being student-centered, Mount Allison seeks to adapt and tailor the support and services it offers to best fit student needs. In order to determine these needs and address student concerns, there must be an open dialogue […]
SHARE answers your questions about consent Last week we started a conversation about consent, defining it as permission for something to happen or an agreement to do something. This week, we continue the conversation and answer three questions: Isn’t continuous consent awkward? How does consent apply in the cyber world? And finally, what about consent […]
Maintaining physical health is important for all individuals, and some choose to do so by partaking in a sport. In university, there are numerous varsity sports teams that train rigorously throughout their season and off-season. Oftentimes, these athletes have been involved in some form of physical activity for the majority of their lives. When their […]
Population dropping significantly, dams and salmon farming possible factors In the last two decades, Atlantic salmon populations have dropped drastically, and a group of researchers want to know why. The Atlantic Salmon Federation presented the documentary Lost at Sea on March 7. “Wild Atlantic salmon in North America are not doing so well these days,” […]
Centre for International Studies organizes a public conversation between Khan and Mt. A student Tina Oh To her critics, Masuma Khan says, “I’m just a human being, a person who is fed up – someone’s kid.” As an Afghan-Muslim and racialized woman growing up in Halifax, Khan said she is no stranger to discrimination and […]
Canada’s judicial system has room to improve argues Francis, speaking from experience Aisha Francis from Families Impacted by Incarceration (FIBI) made a compelling case against Canada’s current judicial system last Tuesday, March 6. Invited to Mount Allison by Tina Oh and Shannon Power, student coordinators of the Centre for International Studies, Francis said, “We are […]
Mount Allison University dependent on student tuition fees for 45 per cent of its budget On March 8 and 9, Mount Allison hosted two town hall meetings to discuss the 2018-19 University budget. Despite the stormy weather, a number of faculty and students were in attendance to hear a presentation by Robert Inglis, the vice-president […]
Students, faculty and staff gave their ideas and opinions at open town hall meeting. Last updated March 18th, 2018. Over the next five to seven years Mount Allison will undergo the extensive process of updating and renovating its library. The library revitalization project will include quality of life improvements like more power outlets, new lighting […]
Big Buddies is a program that pairs local kids with a student role model, or “big buddy,” from Mount Allison. Buddies spend time together once a week hanging out, playing games and building friendships. George Jacob is a second-year sociology major. “I’d like to emphasize that the one hour at Big Buddies is continually the […]