Aboriginal Resource Centre (ARC) The Aboriginal Resource Centre provides a warm and caring environment for all Aboriginal students and the community. Programs and services include: Aboriginal student advising and support, programs to help with the transition to university life, study support and tutoring assistance, bursary and scholarship information. CampOut […]
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The best pubs in Guelph
With patio season in full swing, it’s always fun and refreshing to get some pals together, go for a stroll downtown, and indulge in a fine brew or two after a hard day of work (or lack thereof). There’s nothing quite like soaking up some sun with a beer, and […]
Regarding diversity and human rights
For years, the Diversity & Human Rights (DHR) office has provided the University of Guelph with a variety of crucial resources regarding the equity and inclusion of all students. The office, located on the north end of campus in the Fielding House, offers students a safe space to seek out […]
101 Things to Do Before You Graduate
Read The Ontarion Volunteer for The Ontarion Paint the Cannon Explore the Arboretum Join an intramural team Become a regular at a local establishment Dress up the Begging Bear Café-hop downtown Rent a movie from Thomas Video Visit the Farmers’ Market on Saturday Attend one of Guelph’s many festivals Visit […]
You’re not alone: mental health services at U of G
While balancing schoolwork, a social life, sleep, diet, and exercise, the average student faces a lot of stress. Add mental health struggles on top of that, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, the University of Guelph offers a wide array of services to help student cope, and almost all […]
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Common Deer plays Van Gogh’s Ear
In the hot throes of a new summer’s evening, Common Deer (a Toronto-based, Guelph-originated band of multi-instrumentalists) engrossed a small crowd at Van Gogh’s with a delightful assembly of originals and covers. Despite this being their third show in 24-hours, their indie sound and energy managed to elbow out the […]
Philae Wakes from Hibernation
Comet lander re-establishes contact with Earth after seven months After seven months of silence, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Philae comet lander has emerged from hibernation long enough to relay data back to mission control. On June 13, 14, and 19 the lander successfully transmitted operational data via its mothership, […]
Response to Pan Am Games Less Enthusiastic than Anticipated
Toronto’s organizing committee criticized for low ticket sales The 2015 Toronto Pan American Games are only three weeks away and over half of the 1.4 million available tickets remain unsold. Teddy Katz, a spokesman for the 2015 organizing committee, told CBC last week that only 400,000 tickets have been sold […]
Album: World of Hayao Miyazaki
Artist: YUKA World of Hayao Miyazaki is a 2008 album full of beautiful instrumentals from some of Miyaki’s greatest films, including Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, My Neighbour Totoro and Laputa: Castle in the Sky. Amongst many of Studio Ghibli’s albums, this one definitely puts most of the […]
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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.