Compiled by Nicole Elsasser
The Central Student Association elections are upon us with voting running from Mar. 8 -12. And whether or not you are personally enthusiastic about student politics, the candidates running for the executive positions in the CSA are among the most involved and passionate members of the University of Guelph student community. The [...]

Written by Mike Treadgold with files from Daniel Bitonti.
Ok, we’ll admit it. This article is not about sex, drugs, or even terrorism. Instead, it’s about you, the university student. But before you turn the page, hear us out. Because without the aforementioned cover headline, drawing you to this story would have been quite the chore. [...]

Guelph students urge to rise and help Haitian earthquake victims
by Laura Schep
 
On Jan.12, 2010, at approximately 4:53pm local time, a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake began its terrible destruction of Haiti. With its epicenter located very close to Léogâne, approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Port-au-Prince (the nation’s capital), over 30 aftershocks, many of which were of [...]

Taking a look at the issues that are directly affecting students on our campus.
by Zackary MacRae
 
He was sitting on the couch, the football game was on and for Peter McGovern it was a perfectly normal Saturday night. A couple good friends arrived from out of town, filling up the living room and subsequently emptying a few [...]

U of G hosts the largest Canadian business pitching competition and draws a crowd
by Sandra Anger and Jessica Perfect
 
On Saturday, Jan. 16, the University of Guelph hosted the Central Regional Round of the Student Business Pitching Competition for the second year in a row. The event was well attended. Seventy guests and competitors from the [...]

In December 2009 representatives from nations from around the world met in Copenhagen, Denmark for The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference. Many Canadian protestors were also present, raising awareness of many issues including Native Rights specific to the Alberta Tar Sands.
Canadians don’t care about the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalized.
Or at least that [...]

Negotiations begin to increase the price of U of G universal pass; referendum will determine outcome
Written by Nicole Elsasser

After the city called into question the U of G universal bus pass system during a budget review process, “feathers were ruffled” according to Central Student Association (CSA) local affairs commissioner, Galen Fick. Fick said, however, that [...]