Qatar and FIFA receive pressure to improve treatment of migrant workers Qatar is one of the most rapidly-developing nations in the world. Thanks to immense wealth from its oil and gas reserves, and having been awarded the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar has been experiencing a massive boom in construction. […]
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Dr. Gwen Chapman Appointed as Next CSAHS Dean
Professor Gwen Chapman has been appointed as the next dean of CSAHS starting Feb. 1, 2016. Professor Gwen Chapman of the University of British Columbia (UBC) has been appointed as the new dean of the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences (CSAHS). She will begin her five-year term on […]
Album of the Week
Third Eye Blind – Third Eye Blind In one of the most overlooked releases in the late 90s, Third Eye Blind’s self-titled album provides listeners with melodic, chord-driven tracks. In their debut album, Third Eye Blind has managed to establish a phenomenal sound with powerful and sometimes melancholic lyrics. […]
Headline: Local collaboration set to tackle C. difficile outbreaks
U of G and Guelph General Hospital partner to understand common pathogen The University of Guelph and Guelph General Hospital (GGH) have recently teamed up to study the Clostridium difficile bacteria, with the intention to help prevent future outbreaks in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Dr. Scott Weese, a pathobiology […]
Being at Peace with Your Body
An inner and societal reflection Let’s be real, the men and women of today are chameleons. In a way, we are always changing our clothing to adapt to new environments. This can be compared to how a chameleon’s colour changes to match its surroundings as a survival mechanism. We adapt to the […]
An Opinion on Capital Punishment
Is the death sentence a permissible practice? In North America, capital punishment is usually reserved for cases of violence and murder. Its purpose is to make sure that the person who has committed the crime will never be able to do so in the future. If not a preventative measure, […]
Mental Health & Wellness: The complexity of self-confidence
Creating trust in one’s powers and abilities When describing someone who is successful, people are quick to agree that this person is confident and believes in what he or she is doing. They may say he or she is decisive, positive, and optimistic towards an outcome. Similarly, identifying someone who […]
The importance of coffee
A historic and meaningful beverage Since my early high school years, I officially became a coffee drinker. At a young age, drinking coffee was a sort of escape – a way of travelling forward through adulthood. On my morning walks to school, I would be accompanied by my Wu-Tang and […]
Ontario land use review
Looking at proposed environmental changes We live in one of the fastest growing regions of Canada, which is also home to the majority of its prime agricultural land. This dichotomy often leads to land use conflict within and concerning our communities. However, people now have the chance to influence how the […]
OVC ranked fourth among veterinary colleges worldwide
Long renowned for being a world leader in animal medicine, Guelph’s own Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has another reason to be notable: it was recently announced as ranking fourth worldwide in veterinary science. Including almost 900 postsecondary institutions throughout the globe, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranked schools in their respective categories […]
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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.