Bringing back the local butcher shop This is the first of many more local business profiles. The idea behind this column is to introduce local businesses and start-ups to the campus and the city of Guelph. Supporting local businesses is something Guelph does very well – we, as a community, […]
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Pre-trade Deadline Leafs Look
Trade rumors surround Toronto’s struggles As another NHL season creeps closer towards the playoffs, the seemingly always-disappointing Toronto Maple Leafs are in yet another tailspin towards the bottom of the standings. Approaching the highly anticipated Mar. 2 trade deadline, questions surround the Leafs and the roster moves they will step […]
Faking It
The fraud plaguing professional sports TSN correspondent Rick Westhead orchestrated a documentary mini series titled Faking It, airing over three episodes on Sportscentre. Faking It offers a closer look at the fraudulent industries surrounding professional sports. Counterfeit autographs, jerseys, and tickets each lay claim to one of the episodes in […]
Black History Month: a Celebration of Heritage and Accomplishment
Black History Month is a crucial time to remember and commemorate the legacy of important black figures in all facets of life. In celebrating and honouring the achievements of influential people, Canadians can take pride in those who have greatly contributed to community and cultural richness nationwide. It is important […]
Men’s Basketball
Following an 82-68 victory over the Brock Badgers on Jan. 31, the Guelph Gryphons men’s basketball team is (as of Feb. 4) tied for second in the OUA Central Division as both Guelph and Lakehead hold 7-6 records.
Generation Kill: a New Perspective on Power, Authority, and Death
An in-depth examination of HBO’s powerful 2008 mini-series In the distance, there is a small hamlet – one small portion of civilization in the middle of a vast desert. You lay on your stomach peering through a spotting scope, observing these mud structures for any movement. The hardened berm you […]
Hezbollah Kills Two Amidst Escalating Tensions
Israeli soldiers killed and wounded along side Spanish peace-keeper Two Israeli soldiers were killed, and several were wounded in a Hezbollah missile-attack on Thursday, Jan. 28. The strike hit an Israeli military-vehicle near the Lebanese and Syrian border, in an area known as the Golan Heights. A Spanish soldier serving […]
Album of the Week: Pork Soda
Les Claypool (Bass/Vocals) along with Tim “Herb” Alexander (Drums) and Larry Lalonde (Guitar) form the rock trio group Primus. Pork Soda released in 1993 with songs like “My name is Mud” showcase a very unique style of lyrical and technical prowess. The distinctive sound of Primus is heard through the […]
Seattle Seahawks Deflated
What to retain from Super Bowl XLIX The stage for the 49th Super Bowl on Feb. 1 would be Glendale, Arizona. The sold-out home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals was surely treated to one of the most exciting Super Bowl championships in recent memory. The AFC’s New England Patriots secured […]
An Easy Resolution to Maintain Your Health
Taking vitamin D aids in health and fitness goals Grab your running shoes, guzzle some water, and fight your way through the crowds, it’s that time of the year again – the health and fitness resolutions, now a month into 2015, are in full swing. Each year, it seems that […]
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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.