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What new Dal students couldn't leave behind

What new Dal students couldn't leave behind

From Lego flowers and a chewed Nerf dart to treasured gifts and childhood keepsakes, new Dal students share the meaningful items helping residence feel like home.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder and Alexa Cude
Friday, September 11, 2026
The annual return of students brings renewed energy to campus. Explore the scale of move-in through photos and key stats.
Ellie Garry-Jones
Friday, September 4, 2026
With mentors, dedicated gathering spaces and year-round programming, a student-led initiative is helping commuters and renters build community.
Linden Thomas
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Thousands of incoming students came together on Tiger Welcome Day to celebrate the start of university life, turning first-week uncertainty into shared experiences, lasting memories and new connections.

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Theresa Anne Salah
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Five international students are taking their price-tracking program worldwide -- and they're looking for your support.
Kevin Bradley
Friday, November 22, 2013
Student writer Kevin Bradley looks back at his experience organizing the second East Coast Student Leadership Conference at Dal.
Julia Manoukian with Jessica Chubb (Studying for Success coordinator)
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
With the end of classes in a couple of weeks, it’s important to brush up on your study skills so you can write your exams feeling prepared and confident.
Julia Manoukian
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Student society profile: Looking to get in a workout while you fly through the air kicking stuff? Sound too good to be true? Not if you hang with the Dragon Rise Tae Kwon Do Society.
Graeme Gunn
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
At the halfway point of their mandates, we check in with the five executive members of the DSU.