Throughout the semester, it is common to feel stressed and overworked due to the burden of academic life. The pressure to perform well at work, in classes, or in extra-curricular activities can leave students feeling unbalanced. Furthermore, these commitments can make us feel like we do not have time for […]
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City of Guelph marks Louis Riel Day with flag raising
On Nov. 14, 2015, the City of Guelph, along with members of the Grand River Métis, raised the Métis flag over City Hall in downtown Guelph. The fifth annual flag raising in Guelph was part of the event commemorating the hanging of the Manitoba Métis leader Louis Riel in 1885. […]
In conversation with new OVC dean Jeff Wichtel
Ever since assuming his position on Oct. 1, 2015 as the new Dean of the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), Dr. Jeff Wichtel has been busy learning about the workings of the institution. “It’s been a bit of a blur,” said Wichtel. “I’ve just been like a sponge, trying to soak […]
Dalhousie and Manitoba implement fall reading week
Dalhousie University and the University of Manitoba have introduced a fall reading week into the school year. While the University of Manitoba announced the new reading week on May 5, 2015, Dalhousie announced the addition on Nov. 10, 2015. Both universities join the likes of institutions like Carleton, Ryerson, and […]
Google opens up TensorFlow for the public
As of Nov. 9, 2015, Google’s artificial intelligence engine TensorFlow is open sourced for use by any researchers or companies who wish to further artificial intelligence (AI) technology. According to the company’s website, TensorFlow is described as “an open source software library for numerical computation using data flow graphs. Nodes […]
Magnitude 7.0 earthquake off the coast of Nakanoshima
On Nov. 14, 2015, tectonic plates off the coast of Nakanoshima, Japan, shifted, causing an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0. The earthquake caused a small tsunami wave. The wave in question measured only 30 centimetres in height and was not significant enough to affect the coast of the country […]
Local mosque set on fire in Peterborough
On Nov. 14, 2015, the only mosque in Peterborough, Ontario—the Masjid Al-Salaam—was set on fire. According to local police, the fire was deliberately set around 11 p.m. Kenzu Abdella, the president of the Kawartha Muslim Association, explained that the building had been occupied by community members until about 10:30 p.m. […]
Spice Up Your Life with Wannabe
All that can be heard is the quiet chatter of people talking as they wait for a show that promises to be nothing like any other. The air is filled with clouds from a smoke machine and a variety of old 90’s tunes mixed with new hip hop music. The […]
Netflix presents: Jessica Jones
Marvel is premiering their next street-level superhero show, Jessica Jones, on Friday Nov. 16 2015. With the release of Netflix’s Daredevil earlier this year to great acclaim, it was a smart move by Marvel to bring out their next series as quickly as possible. Unlike some of her blockbuster movie […]
Pearle Harbour hosts prom night at eBar
FUCKPOP and Fortnight presented The Almighty Rhombus, The Folk, and The Medicine Hat at the eBar on Friday, Nov. 13. Pearle Harbour hosted the event, or “the prom night of your nightmares,” as she so eloquently put it. The first band to hit the stage was The Almighty Rhombus, all […]
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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.