On Dec. 4, 2015, software magnate and all-around nice guy Bill Gates made a substantial pledge towards the Syrian refugee crisis. In a statement issued by Gates himself, the founder and former CEO of Microsoft said that he wishes to extend his best to all the Syrian families that will […]
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Your Christmas sweater can help you land a job
Christmas presents are expensive and some people are so desperate for money that they need a second job, but trying to find a job around Christmas can be a hard task with so many people looking for work. If you manage to get an interview, however, a new study has […]
An interview with Canadian guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook
On Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, Canadian guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook will grace the stage at the River Run Center in front of a sold-out audience. I had a chance to speak with the Juno-award winner ahead of his show about his tour schedule, early influences, and his rigorous practice schedule. […]
Top 7 Alternative Albums of 2015
Choosing the best albums of the year is nearly impossible; in fact, it might be just that. There’s just so much new, creative and groundbreaking music released locally, within Canada, and internationally. The vast majority of great new music goes largely unnoticed by the mainstream and music nerds alike. If […]
Japan resumes illegal arctic whaling
Japan has announced that it will once again send its whaling fleet into the Southern Ocean. On Tuesday Dec. 1, 2015, four vessels—including the massive whale processing ship Nisshin Maru—left port in Shimonoseki, Japan for the waters south of Australia. “We do not accept in any way, shape, or form the […]
Gryphons begin search for new head coach
Stu Lang announced he would be relinquishing his duties as head coach following Guelph’s Yates Cup winning 2015 season. The new coach will certainly not be named before the university’s new athletic director is announced, however, a few candidates have emerged as front-runners. “The next head coach has to take […]
A beginner’s guide to fantasy sports
Canadians of all kinds love their sports, and fantasy sports have provided a higher level of competition for both casual and committed fans of any major league. Fantasy sports allow anyone with an internet connection to be their own general manager (GM), and make the decisions they feel are necessary […]
High expectations at 2015 UN Climate Change Conference
The world’s leaders wrapped up climate change talks this week during the 2015 Paris Climate conference. The conference kept the world waiting to see if the meeting will lead to something previous gatherings haven’t: a legally binding international plan. Many nations and activists alike are hoping to see legally binding […]
Local citizens join global climate march at St. George’s Square
Over 120 citizens from Guelph, Elora, and Eden Mills gathered in downtown Guelph on Sunday Nov. 29, 2015, to demand both local and international action on climate change. The event was one of over 1,700 such rallies held around the world on Sunday, as part of the 2015 Global Climate […]
First large livestock cloning factory to be built in China
South Korean cloning specialists, Sooam Biotech Research Foundation (Sooam BRF), and Chinese Biotech giant Boyalife Group have teamed up to build an industrial cloning plant in the recently demolished port-region of China’s Tianjin City. The cloning project is a logical succession for Sooam BRF. The company has been developing cloning […]
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The Ontarion publishes independent, student-produced news, opinion, and commentary for University of Guelph students so that they can make informed decisions in their lives. To do this, The Ontarion provides learning opportunities and training in journalism, media production, leadership, board governance, and other aspects of nonprofit news.
The Ontarion is the University of Guelph’s independent student newspaper. It began in 1951 as part of the Ontario Agricultural College and then began to represent the entire University of Guelph once it amalgamated in 1964. The Ontarion incorporated in May 1970 as The Ontarion, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation registered with the province of Ontario.