Up until now the story of our existence has been that we started with Australopithecines and ended with the well-known Homo sapiens. However, a discovery in South Africa has changed the narrative. Welcome, Homo naledi. The newly discovered species’ bone fragments, which were found 50-feet deep in a cave 30 […]
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The benefits of growing up with pets
For many young children growing up, living with a pet was the ultimate dream. Having something to play with and cuddle with all the time is the perfect solution to those long and boring days and nights when everyone is busy. While some children have had the pleasure of growing […]
Refugee migrant crisis grips European continent
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has reported that 2,500 people have died this summer alone attempting to make a perilous journey from the Mediterranean to Europe. That number is growing daily. In the eyes of the more than 350,000 refugees who have fled their home countries, the […]
Tribute Night @ DSTRCT
DSTRCT welcomed tribute bands Third Eye Open (a Tool tribute band), and Evil Empire (a Rage Against The Machine tribute band), on FROSH Fri., Sept. 11. Evil Empire and Third Eye Open are two of three musical projects created by Humber graduates Josh Hanff (guitar), Duncan Stan (bass), and Julien […]
Fall television forecast
As students return to the classroom this Fall, a number of exciting new television series are set to make their debut over the next few weeks. Whether your favorite genre is horror, drama, reality, or comedy, the lineup for this fall’s TV schedule will have you looking forward to those […]
Album of the Week: Rodeo by Travis Scott
Travis Scott’s highly anticipated debut album delighted fans upon its release in early September. Delivering a solid and refreshing track list, Scott’s album subtly toes the line between trap and hip-hop by consistently echoing the atmospheric and bass-heavy instrumentals from his early career. With songs like “Oh My Dis Side” […]
Storm taking shape and taking their lumps
The Guelph Storm aren’t fretting over a winless start to their exhibition season, but the three losses they suffered in their first three games make it clear that wins may come at a premium this year in the Ontario Hockey League. At least, that’s the expectation early on. But the […]
Guelph Gryphons defeat Brock Badgers
The Guelph Gryphons men’s soccer team showed a dominant display at the Gryphon Soccer Complex last Saturday. On a day with English-like weather, the Gryphons looked like an English Premier League team, crushing Brock 6-1. The temperature was fairly cool and with 22km/h winds it was tough for both teams […]
Battle of the Bonds
With Daniel Craig’s fourth, and potentially final, outing as legendary superspy James Bond set for this November, the rumour mills are operating at full speed trying to work out who the next Bond will be. The two heirs apparent, according to speculators and scoopers, are actors Tom Hardy and Idris […]
Fat shaming: or, the new trendy hobby
In the past week, there has been a video circulating the Internet by a YouTuber named Nicole Arbour, called “Dear Fat People.” For six excruciating minutes, Arbour addresses all “fat” people, using examples of how the system unfairly gives so many privileges to people who, according to Arbour, simply eat […]
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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.