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From 'scandalous' cycling trousers to velvet gowns, students revive 1897 fashion

From 'scandalous' cycling trousers to velvet gowns, students revive 1897 fashion

Step inside this year’s Historical Dress showcase for an up‑close look at the craftsmanship, collaboration and historical detail behind the garments students spent a year bringing to life.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
As exams and deadlines converge, the Killam and other campus libraries become places of problem‑solving, empathy, and practical help, highlighting how support services carry students through critical academic moments.
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard
Friday, March 20, 2026
More than 80 people gathered for the 15th annual Weldon Literary Moot based on Mary Shelley’s 1818 Gothic novel Frankenstein, raising $4,530 for charity.
Ariann Greenidge
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Dal’s inaugural menopause event highlighted shared experiences, practical tools, and a push for workplace inclusion, ending with a pledge to support employees through this life stage.

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Zoe Bell
Friday, January 20, 2017
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this past Monday, the Black Student Advising Centre hosted a topical and engaging panel discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement.
Mike Still
Friday, January 20, 2017
After taking part in Special Tigers Day events for individuals with developmental disabilities, 16-year-old Scott Chaddock has become more than just the men’s hockey team’s biggest fan — he’s a friend, and an inspiration.
Ryan McNutt, with files from Matt Reeder
Thursday, January 5, 2017
The countdown is on! With the launch of a new website (dal200.ca) and preparations underway across the university, ÿÈÕ´óÈü's 200th anniversary is closer than ever. Learn more about what's in store.
Erin Stewart-Reid
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Video: Canada is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2017. Hear what members of the Dal community had to say about what Canada means to them.
Nick Pearce
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Photo Essay: Christmas classics, Hanukkah favourites, a performance from the All Nations Drum group — members of the Dal community were treated to a sensational suite of seasonal sounds at the Annual ÿÈÕ´óÈü Carol Sing this week.