Looking at the benefits of different kinds of naps Preparing for exams, but you just pulled an all-nighter the day before? Feeling seriously sleep deprived and desperately in need of a coffee with three espresso shots to stay alive? It’s time to try power naps. Naps are proven to help […]
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to provide some perspective on the article written, entitled “Reasons to think a human fetus is a person” by Tom Oberle. Mr. Oberle has expressed many valid points within this piece that I would like to address. Now, I am not one to protest the rights […]
Why it is Nonsensical to use Social Media to Hate on Other Majors
Anonymous App makes being rude all too easy Yik Yak is an anonymous sharing app that has taken our school by storm, and I enjoy it as much as the next person. It often makes me laugh, and is very relatable for university students. Comments are even usually respectful, considering […]
Obama’s State Of the Union Address
Short-changed on foreign policy Barack Obama had much of Congress – mainly Democrats and honourary guests –standing and cheering on Tuesday, Jan. 20, when he gave his yearly State of the Union address. Throughout the entirety of his speech, the Republican attendees had more stern, conservative looks displayed, only applauding […]
Album of the Week: Old Boots, New Dirt (Jason Aldean)
Jason Aldean’s latest album, “Old Boots, New Dirt,” released on Oct. 7, 2014, pushes previously tapped into boundaries of combining country, rock, and a touch of R&B genres further. With his vocals sounding even better than his five other released studio albums prior to this, Aldean’s tracks will be the […]
A Rundown of the Grammy’s Best Rap Album Nominees
Will History Repeat this Year? The Grammys never fail to be controversial for hip-hop fans, with numerous questionable wins and notorious snubs over the duration of the awards. Last year’s notable drama was when Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’s The Heist beat out Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city for best […]
Mental Health and Wellness
A letter from my future self Dear Current Me: Greetings from the future! It’s warmer here – global warming and all of that good stuff. You should probably start remembering your reusable mug if you’re going to keep buying tea every morning. But that’s not what this letter is about. […]
Tim Horton’s: A Canadian Staple
A Song of Coffee and Donuts Since its opening in 1964, Tim Horton’s has become such an integral part of our culture that no matter where you go in Canada, you’ll always be able to find a Tim Horton’s. Even across campus, there are four locations, all of which are […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, At first I thought the opinion article “High school doesn’t prepare you for university” by Arlene Campbell was a spoof. In case she was serious, I’d like to respond to her points. Campbell says, “No one ever gave lessons that centered on information we’d need to know,” such […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Dieting
How to think for your wellbeing With a new year comes new, or possibly the return of old resolutions. You might be clinically obese and need a lifestyle change, feel the need to shed a few extra pounds of fat, or just want to be healthier. Regardless, you might think […]
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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.