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Following several allegations of abuse within the athletics department, former student-athletes are hopeful that their open letter and upcoming meeting with U of G’s provost will lead to an independent investigation fter a year’s worth of pandemic restrictions and physical distancing, many were eager to return to campus for an […]
Any staff, faculty, and student not in compliance with the university’s vaccine mandate will not be permitted to access U of G facilities s the window closes on the University of Guelph’s vaccine mandate deadline, the university has released details on how it will be enforcing proof of vaccination to […]
Dissociation happens when your brain chooses to separate itself from reality rades and deadlines are bound to give students stress, and when we factor in the additional struggles of an ever-present pandemic, it becomes easy to neglect our mental health. But, with World Mental Health Day approaching on Oct. 10, […]
It’s wasp season, and anybody hoping to spend time outdoors may benefit from this list of tips for avoiding these painful critters t’s back to school time at the university, and, if you are a bus-taking student, you may have noticed the wasps that like to hang around the university […]
“Humans, plants, and animals are all inhabited by a spirit and we’re all alive in the same way,” says Jessica McClure f you’re a new student, you’ve probably settled into your new Guelph home by now. Your furniture is organized the way you want it, and you’ve gotten into a […]
U of G has released an online tool to submit proof of vaccination and exemption requests n Sept. 2, details for proof of vaccination were released by the U of G two weeks after it announced its vaccine mandate. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors are expected to be vaccinated or […]
Come Sept. 22, those living in Ontario will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated to access some indoor settings fter months of pressure from scientists and medical officers, the Ontario government will officially require vaccine certificates for several indoor public settings as of Sept. 22. According to Global […]
Faculty, staff, and students have until Oct. 15 to become fully vaccinated, so certain fall courses at U of G will begin remotely ue to the timing of the university’s vaccine mandate, the U of G will allow some courses to run remotely from Sept. 7 to 28. Students are […]
The Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre has you covered for all your sporty and recreational needs Video by Nicolas Buck/The Ontarion hether you want to get fit, take up an active hobby, or participate in group activities, the University of Guelph’s Athletics Centre has lots to offer new and […]
Taking it slow and speaking openly and honestly with family and friends can help ease the transition oom hangouts, staying at home, and gathering limits. These have been the norm for work, school, and socialization since the pandemic began. COVID-19 has really forced us to change our ways, and it […]
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