The Gambia officially outlawed female genital mutilation (FGM) after President Yahya Jammeh made an unexpected announcement on Nov. 23, 2015. President Jammeh declared the ban in his hometown, while on an annual tour of the West African state. Anti-FGM activists have embraced the initiative, citing the need and responsibility to […]
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Lifestory:Monologue hometown reunion show
A blast of Guelph nostalgia played a final show on Nov. 28, 2015 at Dstrct. Lifestory:Monologue had their farewell tour in 2012 and came back together for the last time to embark on a mini tour ending in Guelph. With their fan base still prominent, the show was sold out. […]
Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise frenzy
With the newest installment of Star Wars fast approaching, many companies are releasing merchandise for fans of the series. Traditionally, things like clothing and figurines were popular ways to pay tribute to the fandom. In recent weeks, the products made available to fans of the series have expanded to attract […]
Gryphons defeat York in 3-0 sweep
Friday night at the W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre witnessed the Gryphons men’s volleyball team hosting the York Lions. The Guelph team came into the game 2-6 on the season with a great 3-0 set win over the Royal Military College. The Gryphons were looking for redemption against the York Lions […]
Food and Nutrition: Fuel your brain for exam time
It’s that time of the year again: we are wrapping up the semester, and it seems like there’s not enough time to study everything we need to know, let alone think about eating right. We put other priorities over our health, especially during the stressful period of exams, and we […]
The bright future of the Internet
The newest technology to make our lives easier has arrived, and it’s called Li-Fi. This new form of data transmission uses light to transmit high speed data—unlike current models which send data packets through radio waves. The term Li-Fi, a send up to the term Hi-Fi and its now more […]
Government of Ontario bans coal-powered electricity
On Nov. 23, 2015, Ontario permanently banned coal-firing for electricity production, in hopes of relying on more renewable resources, in light of climate change concerns. The Ending Coal for Cleaner Air Act (ECCAA) dictates that facilities are prohibited from burning coal to generate electricity, because of the environmental repercussions of […]
Prime Minister Trudeau’s refugee plan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is staying firm on his plan to resettle 25,000 refugees by the end of 2015, in light of terror attacks in Paris that left 129 people dead. However, not all Canadians have expressed agreement with the prime minister’s intentions. Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall criticized the plan […]
Prime Minister Trudeau holds First Ministers’ conference
On Nov. 23, 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau rallied his ministers at a First Minsters Conference in Ottawa, to discuss plans for his Liberal government moving into 2016. This meeting, however, marks the first time that federal, provincial, and territorial leaders have met in seven years. The last time a […]
Straight as a circle: Marsha P. Johnson
[I would like to acknowledge that my voice is that of a white, cisgender female and, as such, my perspective is limited on the topics discussed in this column.] “When I think of Marsha P. Johnson, I think of someone who gay kids today know nothing about, which is a […]
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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.