There are very few people who aren’t acquainted with the tale of Peter Pan. J.M. Barrie’s beloved character has entertained children and adults alike for over a hundred years. I wanted to see a fresh take on this classic story, because I really love Peter Pan and ironically grew up […]
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A look at the inner workings of the Trans-Pacific Partnership
On Oct. 5, 2015, a tentative deal was reached between 12 separate nations, including Canada regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Negotiations concluded after five days of debate on the contents of the new trade bloc agreement. While early reports released by various news sources have expressed varying opinions on the […]
What it means to be transgender, and why it matters
[I want to acknowledge that my voice is that of a white, cisgender female and as such my understanding and articulation of the issues this article will discuss are necessarily limited.] You wake up, and it begins. You attempt to put on the clothes you want to wear—they stretch and […]
Your informed vote makes a difference
Canada’s democratic process is heavily modelled after that of the United Kingdom. However, not many Canadians get a chance to learn more about our parliamentary system—outside of mandatory civics classes in high school. When the British North America Act (BNA) was enacted in 1867, the majority of the Canadian constitution […]
Common Cents
Instead of addressing this week’s biggest stories, I thought that I would switch up the column’s context and give you: The Top Seven Careers that Make Top Dollar Without a Degree. Aircraft mechanic and service technician—average salary $54,500 Like using your hands to fix things and your mind to […]
U.S. House speaker Boehner to resign in October
Speaker of the House John Boehner announced his resignation on Sept. 25, 2015. Boehner had been working on a plan to keep the government from shutting down again, after members of his own party threatened to pull the shut down card unless Planned Parenthood, a women’s reproductive health organization that […]
The perks of using an audiobook
In the hectic world we live in, we are often forced to sacrifice time typically spent doing something enjoyable in favour of something more productive. Time spent reading an exciting book series gets turned into driving to and from the grocery store, or taking the dog for a walk. Recently, […]
Tesla releases Model X SUV
After years of promises and numerous concept models shown to the public and investors, the day has finally arrived: Tesla released the all-new Model X on Sept. 29, 2015. This futuristic and dependable vehicle redefines what it means to be an electric vehicle. Tesla, the American manufacturer best known for […]
Album of the Week: Royal Blood by Royal Blood
Hailing from Brighton, England this two-piece band consists of Mike Kerr (lead vocals, bass guitar) and Ben Thatcher (drums). Just like other popular duos of our time, (such as the Black Keys, Death From Above 1979, and Local H) Royal Blood pushes the envelope on what can be accomplished with […]
Beautiful hiking trails in the city of Guelph
Autumn is here! Bringing with it midterms, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and fantastic fiery colours. With all this excitement getting tossed into a single month, the season of red and gold whisks by and all the lovely leaves have fallen before you even get the chance to say “fall.” It is for […]
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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.