Common Deer, The GALACTICATS!, Reynolds Creek, and Shore Thing On Saturday, Feb. 28, GAIN music presented The GALACTICATS!, Shore Thing, Reynolds Creek, and Common Deer came together to put on a show at Van Gogh’s Ear. The night kicked off with The GALACTICATS!, a garage band from Guelph that have […]
Author: Danielle Subject
Changing the Subject: 50 Shades of Grey
Controversy surrounding the film For anyone who spends at least a few minutes a day browsing the web, it is no secret that the recent release of the 50 Shades of Grey movie has stirred quite a controversy. Before I dive into the criticism behind the film and first novel, […]
Cab Driver Charged with Sexual Assault
Red top cab driver charged In January of this year, a Guelph cab driver from Red Top Taxi was charged with two separate accounts of sexual assault. The first assault was reported to have taken place on Sunday, Jan. 11 at around 2:00 a.m. Three women had reportedly taken a […]
Changing the Subject: the Selfie
Exploring the psychological effects of the selfie Social media is a phenomenon that has allowed us to essentially become our own advertisements. Not only has it blurred the line between the public and private spheres, but it has also allowed us to control how we are perceived publicly. It is […]
Tune In Guelph: Tear Away Tusa at Silence
Guelph band covers Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon On Jan. 31, Guelph’s Tear Away Tusa covered Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon at Silence. The band played two sets, one at 8:00 p.m. and one at 11:00 p.m. I had the opportunity to attend the […]
Stigma Attached to Depression
Become aware of the stereotypes attached to males and depression Depression is a mental illness that all humans are capable of being a victim to. However, according to statistics on a variety of mental health websites, it is common knowledge that women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression […]
Changing the Subject: Male Body Image
How media works to reinforce patriarchal ideals Gender representation in the media is an ongoing issue that interplays with a serious problem among all genders: the representation of a distorted body image. Among women, and rightfully so, this issue has presented itself through various studies, articles, and essays connecting the […]
Tune In Guelph
Guelph music to watch out for in 2015 Guelph bands have been making their way into Canada’s music scene over the past few years, and 2015 holds a lot of promise for Guelph music. The release of Missed Connection Records’ first vinyl compilation at the end of 2014 gave many […]
2015 Music Festival Preview
Ring in the summer with a road trip and music festival! It’s the New Year, and that means a whole new round of music festivals to look forward to! As 2015 lineups slowly begin creeping their way into our social feeds, many fans are already buying their festival tickets. Bonnaroo […]
Mental Health and Wellness: Winter Blues
Combating the effects of a Canadian winter The term “winter blues” is commonly used to describe the lack of motivation people begin to feel as winter progresses. My mom refers to feelings of sadness in January as a “turkey coma,” an extension of the “blah” feeling you get in January […]
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