Event aims to establish more substance-free programming On Friday, Feb. 2, an event called We Do Exist! took place as part of Guelph’s Winter Pride festivities. Presented on behalf of HIV/AIDS Resources & Community Health (ARCH), the event was focussed on creating a dialogue around substance use as a central […]
Sports & Health
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Gym life: this week in photos
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Talk Nerdy To Me: Introduction to sexually transmitted infections
STIs and your sexual health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infectious diseases that are spread through sexual contact. In the past, these were called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), but the name has changed to be more accurate. The main difference between a disease and an infection is that a disease […]
Talk Nerdy To Me: A user friendly guide to contraceptives
When having sex, it is important to protect yourself, as well as your partner. If you’re not planning on having children, it’s best to use contraceptives to limit your chances, or your partner’s chances, of becoming pregnant, and to also protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are a variety […]
Red Bull sponsors eSports at Guelph
Funding provided for campus events and beyond Recently, Red Bull has decided to sponsor the Guelph Electronic Gaming Organization (EGO). The first Red Bull sponsored event, a League of Legends party night and a tournament, was held on Tuesday, Jan. 30th The EGO has many events lined up; there are […]
Gryphon Scoreboard
Men’s Basketball Gryphons 80, Badgers 93 Gryphons 83, Marauders 20 Gryphons’ Record: 4-14 Women’s Basketball Gryphons 72, Badgers 44 Gryphons 67, Marauders 84 Gryphons’ Record: 8-10 Men’s Hockey Gryphons 5, Varsity Blues 4 Gryphons 5, Golden Hawks 3 Gryphons’ Record: 18-5-1 Women’s Hockey Gryphons 0, Golden Gaels 1 Gryphons 4, […]
ON current events: The Olympic spirit
Can sport lead to diplomacy at the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics? It’s summer in Seoul, 1988, the last time East Germany and the Soviet Union will be represented in the Olympics. The Cold War is still a lived reality, although slowly dissipating. North Korea boycotts the Seoul Olympics when negotiations […]
Chia seeds: the runners’ food
A healthy pudding recipe, high in protein and nutrients Containing more calcium than a glass of milk, and high in antioxidants, chia seeds are quickly becoming one of the most popular superfoods on the market today. This product may be small, but it is one of the highest plant-based […]
Gryphons suffer 0-2 loss to NYU in LoL collegiate gaming circuit
NYU’s Maulface creates issue for Gryphons in the mid lane and jungle The Guelph Gryphons League of Legends (LoL) collegiate team played against New York University for the second round of matches in the 2018 College League of Legends season. They went into the games with high hopes, coming off […]
Kitchener native Andrew Masters shuts out Golden Hawks at 9th annual Frosty Mug
Three unanswered goals in the first period give Gryphons 5-0 win against division rival Laurier The Sleeman Centre was packed with an announced attendance of 4,715 last Thursday, Jan. 18. Beer lines were stretched, students screamed, and the Gryphons’ shooters were ruthless, scoring three goals in the opening period. Coach […]
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