Saturday was an encouraging start to the season for Coach Michelle Turley and the Guelph Gryphons field hockey team. In their home opener, the girls played a phenomenal game, crushing the McGill Marlets 10-0. The game started off in McGill’s possession, but the Gryphons quickly took control as the forwards […]
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NHL and Adidas sign 7-year deal
The National Hockey League (NHL) announced on Sept. 15 that the popular sportswear company Adidas will become the official outfitter for all major hockey teams in the league. The two companies have decided on an exclusive seven-year deal, starting with the 2017-2018 season. While there are two seasons left in […]
On This Day…
On this day with SHAC, congress passed The Judiciary Act of 1789. The president at the time, President George Washington, established the Supreme Court of the United States as a tribunal made up of six justices, who were to serve on the court until death or retirement. That day, John […]
Challenging the concept of the 40-hour workweek
For many of us, it seems that the 40-hour workweek is inevitable. The standard eight-hour workday is so ingrained in our culture that we have developed a “nine-to-five” mentality. However, is 40 hours truly the magic number for optimal productivity in the workplace? The government of Gothenburg, Sweden is challenging […]
Breaking a sweat
There are points in your academic career where you wonder whether all of the hours in the library, stress from assignments and loss of sleep are worth it. I know that during some of the more difficult months of my academic education, I’ve had day dreams of leaving it all […]
An examination of popularity in American politics
America is being beset by increasingly difficult and large challenges. The U.S.’s status as the world’s foremost policeman and hegemon is being challenged by an ascendant China, and its internal finances are prone to recurrent crisis. Yet, amidst these problems, America’s political system seems to be performing more as a […]
Vote Savvy engages students for 2015 election
As the upcoming Oct. 19 federal election looms closer, Guelph students Tyler Valiquette and Yvonne Su aim to change the perception that students are apathetic towards politics. In 2011, Su organized the first vote mob event on the University of Guelph campus in an effort to combat this stereotype. “Flash […]
Gryphons Football 2015 preview
For Head Coach Stu Lang and the Gryphons football team, nothing short of a Yates Cup will satisfy. After three consecutive 7-1 seasons, no losses on the new turf at Alumni Stadium, and two appearances in the Yates Cup, the Gryphons have established a culture of excellence after years of […]
Under the Radar
Crane topples in Mecca, kills 107 Strong winds caused a crane to topple in the holy city of Mecca on Friday, Sept. 11. Officials reported that a thunderstorm caused extremely high winds to roar through the holiest site in Islam, resulting in the death of 107 pilgrims and injuring approximately […]
First Nations community rallies to shed light on pollution
Participants from London, Guelph, Toronto, and Montreal arrived at the Aamjiwnaang First Nation Reserve in Sarnia on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 for the “Toxic Tour.” Friday evening featured a welcome feast and was followed on Saturday by a march through the surrounding area, which contains over […]
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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.