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Thinking positive about That Time of The Month

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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]