That Time of The Month is Guelph’s newest stand-up comedy show. The show premiered on Mon. Dec. 14, 2015 at 8:30 p.m., and is slotted for the second Monday of every month at The Cornerstone (that cool vegetarian/vegan restaurant at 1 Wyndham Street N.). Produced by Erinn White, Natalie Norman, […]
Opinion
Changing the Subject: Rape and mental health in Jessica Jones
[This article contains spoilers and sensitive subject matter] As a pop culture audience, we are often surrounded by images of rape in film, on television, in literature, and in music. We are often conflicted by television shows that sexualize rape and reaffirm victim-blaming and shaming attitudes. This is why Marvel’s […]
Why getting a pet is like buying a house
Ah, the holiday season is upon us. Christmas lights adorn many houses, carols are being sung, and … puppies are under the tree? The thought of gifting a loved one with a puppy for Christmas is tempting. What could possibly give you more bonus points than surprising someone with a […]
Best places to nap on campus
Many students find that they are in need of a mid-day nap after long hours of classes and studying. This problem is particularly acute for off-campus students who can’t return to their beds between classes (though they may try). Trying to find a comfortable place to have a quick cat-nap […]
Letter to the Editor
Chris Hadfield recently commented on how a crew of six from different countries, religions and ethnic backgrounds was able to not only survive in the extremes of space, but to also thrive and advance our collective knowledge of the universe. This truly gives me hope. If people from different cultures […]
Staying grounded in the midst of academia
Throughout the semester, it is common to feel stressed and overworked due to the burden of academic life. The pressure to perform well at work, in classes, or in extra-curricular activities can leave students feeling unbalanced. Furthermore, these commitments can make us feel like we do not have time for […]
Montreal dumps sewage into the Saint Lawrence
Montreal has been pretty shitty lately, and I mean that literally. On Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015, the City of Montreal began dumping sewage into the Saint Lawrence River. The sewage dump is part of a city project to fix some impending infrastructure problems. The pipes the city was trying to […]
Is universal health care beneficial over insured coverage?
With the implementation major health care reform Obamacare in recent years in the United States, health care has been in the news lately. Many look to Canada’s health care system and create comparisons. Is one health care system better than the other? Is universal coverage really beneficial? In the United […]
The tipping point in polite society
I once went out to dinner with a friend, and after we left she said to me, “I didn’t tip. Is that bad?” My immediate response was yes, and I asked her why she hadn’t left anything. Our service had been average, not amazing, but pretty much what you expect […]
Link between sports and politics: An opinion on the NFL and the U.S. Department of Defense
In the United States, there are two things that are part of the culture that play major roles in people’s lives and opinions; Football and the Military. With connections between the two aspects of American culture continually on the up rise, it is no surprise that funding flows from one […]
