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November 26, 2016

What is the FTO gene?

November 26, 2016/ Claire Keenan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
What is the FTO gene?

Studies being done on the relationship between the FTO gene and the chances of a child becoming obese.

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November 26, 2016/ Claire Keenan, Co-Editor-in-Chief/ Comment
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November 24, 2016

All aboard the Christmas bandwagon

November 24, 2016/ Jenny Poirier, Staff Writer
All aboard the Christmas bandwagon

Is it really the most wonderful time of the year?

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November 24, 2016/ Jenny Poirier, Staff Writer/ Comment
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November 22, 2016

New joint degree proposed

November 22, 2016/ Claire Keenan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
New joint degree proposed

The proposed program is a combined Bachelor of Arts and Science, comprised of newly developed Health-Science courses.

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November 22, 2016/ Claire Keenan, Co-Editor-in-Chief/ Comment
News
University Senate, BASc
November 21, 2016

Faculty of Arts to reassess future enrollment

November 21, 2016/ Ian Kemp, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Faculty of Arts to reassess future enrollment

Looking to spark new life into the programs. 

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November 21, 2016/ Ian Kemp, Co-Editor-in-Chief/ Comment
News
Faculty of Arts, Dr. Mathias Nilges
November 21, 2016

Student houses hit by string of robberies

November 21, 2016/ Marek Viezner, News Editor
Student houses hit by string of robberies

Off campus students reminded to lock their houses.

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November 21, 2016/ Marek Viezner, News Editor/ Comment
News
November 21, 2016

The Ash Girl debuts at the Bauer Theatre

November 21, 2016/ Chloe Brown, Columnist
The Ash Girl debuts at the Bauer Theatre

The Bauer Theatres latest production is a new look at a classic fairytale.

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November 21, 2016/ Chloe Brown, Columnist/ Comment
Arts & Community
Bauer Theatre, Andrea Boyd, The Ash Girl
November 20, 2016

The open liquor law

November 20, 2016/ Ian Kemp, Co-Editor-in-Chief
The open liquor law

Drinking freedom comes with a cost.

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November 20, 2016/ Ian Kemp, Co-Editor-in-Chief/ 1 Comment
Opinions
November 19, 2016

Streetbeats: American Election

November 19, 2016/ Emily Keenan, Editor-in-Chief
Streetbeats: American Election

We asked students about their thoughts on the outcome of the American election. 

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November 19, 2016/ Emily Keenan, Editor-in-Chief/ Comment
Opinions
American Politics, Election, Trump
November 17, 2016

"Difficult conversations" at StFX

November 17, 2016/ Jasmine Cormier, Contributor
"Difficult conversations" at StFX

How selecting Marie Henein as a guest lecturer serves to silence victims and perpetuate rape culture.

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November 17, 2016/ Jasmine Cormier, Contributor/ 46 Comments
Opinions
Maple League, Sexualized Violence, Sexual Violence Policy, Marie Henein
November 17, 2016

Sexual Violence Policy launched

November 17, 2016/ Georgy Pyle, Senior Reporter
Sexual Violence Policy launched

StFX's first Sexual Violence Policy officially released to the public.

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November 17, 2016/ Georgy Pyle, Senior Reporter/ Comment
News
November 15, 2016

The fault in our health care system

November 15, 2016/ Jane Stevenson, Staff Writer
The fault in our health care system

How the lack of early intervention reflects in our populations health status.

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November 15, 2016/ Jane Stevenson, Staff Writer/ Comment
Sports & Health
November 11, 2016

The Rise of the IUD

November 11, 2016/ Claire Keenan, Co-Editor-in-Chief
The Rise of the IUD

Why university women are moving away from the pill and towards T-shaped devices.

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November 11, 2016/ Claire Keenan, Co-Editor-in-Chief/ Comment
Sports & Health
November 10, 2016

Is the modern undergraduate degree worth it?

November 10, 2016/ Ian Kemp, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Is the modern undergraduate degree worth it?

Weighing the cost of a university education in today's society.

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November 10, 2016/ Ian Kemp, Co-Editor-in-Chief/ 1 Comment
Opinions
November 08, 2016

Mustaches for men's health

November 08, 2016/ Sebastian Jurga, Opinions Editor
Mustaches for men's health

Why you should get involved in Movember.

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November 08, 2016/ Sebastian Jurga, Opinions Editor/ Comment
Opinions
November 06, 2016

Learning in another land

November 06, 2016/ Savannah MacDonald, Distractions Editor
Learning in another land

A personal account about an Immersion Service Learning experience.

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November 06, 2016/ Savannah MacDonald, Distractions Editor/ Comment
Opinions
November 05, 2016

The Antigonish bar breakdown

November 05, 2016/ Renee Proctor, Contributor
The Antigonish bar breakdown

A summary containing all the good, bad and ugly info on the students favourite places.

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November 05, 2016/ Renee Proctor, Contributor/ Comment
Opinions
November 04, 2016

Groups push for representation on Council

November 04, 2016/ Ian Kemp, Co-Editor-in-Chief
Groups push for representation on Council

Student groups come forward about feeling underrepresented on Council.

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November 04, 2016/ Ian Kemp, Co-Editor-in-Chief/ Comment
News
November 02, 2016

X students gear up for sales competition

November 02, 2016/ Marek Viezner, News Editor
X students gear up for sales competition

StFX students begin preparations for another year of the Great Canadian Sales Competition.

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November 02, 2016/ Marek Viezner, News Editor/ Comment
News
November 02, 2016

Mi'kmaq flag taken down

November 02, 2016/ Georgy Pyle, Senior Reporter
Mi'kmaq flag taken down

Petition to permanently raise the Mi'kmaq flag above Morrison Hall Entrance unsuccessful.

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November 02, 2016/ Georgy Pyle, Senior Reporter/ Comment
News, Arts & Community
November 01, 2016

Maintaining Sanity During Midterm Season

November 01, 2016/ Jenny Poirier, Staff Writer
Maintaining Sanity During Midterm Season

Tips for keeping up with the midterm workload.

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November 01, 2016/ Jenny Poirier, Staff Writer/ Comment
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