News
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Is a national urban park possible in guelph?
It’s been two years since we last reported on the Urban Park Guelph proposal. Here’s everything you should know about “the most complicated piece of land ever” The former Ontario Reformatory site is “the most complicated piece of land ever,” said Mayor Cam Guthrie in a council planning meeting on Feb. 10, during which the lands…
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Students explore the Guelph community with Project Serve
A turnout of over 300 volunteers makes for a day full of hard work Student Volunteer Connections, (SVC), successfully hosted their 28th Annual Project Serve Day on Sept. 13. Students volunteered their time at locations across Guelph, including the Guelph Food Bank, Guelph-Wellington Women In Crisis, and Royal City Mission. Saturday started off with free…
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Local community workshop ramping up accessibility at Guelph businesses
Diyode Makerspace begins building ramps after City Council’s decision to make accessibility project community-led Following council’s decision to opt for a “community-led approach” to improving accessibility infrastructure, Diyode Makerspace has begun a project where they will be working with local businesses to improve entrance accessibility. The community workshop will be using their resources to design,…
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Seniors get serious about climate change at Guelph rally
Guelph seniors gathered for a rally on Oct. 1 to address the global climate crisis A crowd of seniors gathered in downtown Guelph on Oct. 1, which is National Seniors Day and International Day of Older Persons, to bring attention to climate change and announced their hope for a more sustainable future. Organized by Seniors…
Arts & Culture
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The Butter Tart Festival whisked up a taste of home
Crowds gathered in the UC Courtyard on Oct. 9 to try flavours from pecan to pumpkin spice On Oct. 9, the University Centre (UC) Courtyard offered a sweet treat to many sweet tooths. Over 12 vendors from all across Ontario sold more than 20 different varieties of butter tarts, as well as other baked goods…
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Historical reenactment lecture with Tom Fournier
Military reenactment expert answers the question “Why on earth do people do this?” On Oct. 16, the Guelph Civic Museum featured a talk from Tom Fournier, a highly acclaimed military reenactor. With over 20 years of experience, Fournier illustrated his path from private to senior commander for all War of 1812 reenactments portraying British or…
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Em is Busy Reading: Dystopian books that feel like 2025
Four disturbing reads eerily similar to our world today Introducing Busy Reading, a monthly column for bookworms and library lovers. Look forward to our Associate Editor Emmerson Jull profiling local writers, exploring emerging genres, compiling book reviews and recommending a new read each month. These four dystopian novels present unnerving explorations of corruption and widespread…
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Five ways to be more whimsical
The cure to people being chronically online starts with being present in their surroundings Everyone seems to be addicted to their phones; scrolling through social media in times of social awkwardness, texting and tapping away the boredom. If you relate to this, finding novelty in your surroundings can become your new goal. Here are five…
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Junk journaling: Bringing new meaning to unloved materials
Repurposing discarded materials reduces consumption and creates personal keepsakes Have you ever found yourself with a piece of packaging that you found very pretty, but saw no purpose for, other than disposal? Junk journaling is a resourceful and creative way to turn this scrap material into an aesthetic memento. With basic supplies like a notebook,…
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Democracy, documents, deadlines: A review of All the President’s Men
“Nothing’s riding on this except the first amendment to the Constitution, freedom of the press, and maybe the future of the country.” Robert Redford, an actor, director, producer and activist, passed away on Sept. 16. His belief in the powers of storytelling and truth shaped the production of All the President’s Men as well as…
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Busy Reading: Translating science with storytelling
Madhur Anand discusses the magic of translation in her debut novel To Place a Rabbit Welcome back to Busy Reading, a monthly column for bookworms and library lovers. Each month, our Associate Editor shares the joy of reading by profiling local writers, exploring emerging genres and compiling book reviews. Don’t forget to check out the…
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Sports & Health
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Gaels clip Gryphons’ wings in tough loss at homecoming
Queen’s snared a 27-17 victory with less than a minute on the clock With only a minute left in the nail-biting fourth quarter, the Queen’s Gaels squandered any hope of a Gryphon comeback in the homecoming football game on Oct. 4 when the Gaels put the score up 27-17. The home game started out electric…
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The Guelph Guru Series: Breathwork and being
Practicing presence through yoga, meditation and mindfulness Hello Gurus! I hope you are doing well during this midterm season, and that you had the chance to reconnect with friends, family and most importantly, yourself, over the holiday weekend. During this busy time, with so many life shifts and preparations for the new year, it can…
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Guelph women’s hockey team defeats Laurier 2-1 to open season on Aggies Night
Despite falling 1-0 in the first period, the Gryphons rallied for a gritty 2-1 victory over the Golden Hawks On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Gryphons women’s hockey team took on the Laurier Golden Hawks in the second annual Aggies Night game. The team took the ice, donning custom Aggies apparel, determined to make a statement…
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The Guelph Guru Series: Getting serious about your sleep schedule
Hacking your success through sleep Hello gurus! With midterms multiplying by the minute, I hope you took some time to catch up on your sleep. If not, I hope this month’s issue will make you reconsider the importance of sleep as a foundation for building your healthy habits. Last month, we set our intentions for…
Opinion
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ChatGPT costs more than a monthly subscription
Students are accumulating cognitive debt by relying on AI for everything Generative AI is an open secret on university campuses; many students use it indiscriminately to save time completing coursework while they juggle classes. For all we stand to gain from the widespread adoption of AI in academia, I think students should also confront what…
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Stop fearing femininity
In defense of the “basic bitch” Pumpkin spice lattes, the classic “basic bitch” drink. We all know the assumptions associated with the people who drink them — they’re girly, stuck-up, and lack individuality — they’re “basic.” Why is that? How come as soon as some flavoured syrup and milk is added to a coffee, it’s…
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The young should do more to honour the fallen
Remembrance Day is more than wearing a poppy If you were asked to drop everything and enlist to fight in a war overseas, would you do it? While most of you reading that have the privilege to answer with “no way” or “definitely not,” hundreds of thousands of young Canadians, just like you and I,…
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Chappell Roan doesn’t owe you shit!
Chappell Roan sets boundaries and speaks out about the normalized culture of the so-called “superfan” Over the last year, Chappell Roan has skyrocketed to fame with her chart-breaking album “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess” and her single “Good Luck Babe!” She has quickly become a queer icon who has inspired countless people…