Bad service coupled with strange policies drives away customers The Brass Taps is a popular place, and one would have to look far and wide on campus to find someone who hasn’t been to the campus pub at least once. But, following an incident that occured in late March, I was […]
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Another committee created to consider student demands
U of G’s Board of Governors has made real progress in the continuation of the status quo Once again, the top governing body at the University of Guelph has committed to listening to students’ voices. For the fourth time over the course of many years, a subcommittee has been formed […]
BacTEAria: Would you like some bacteria with your tea?
Kombucha, the fermented health tonic, resurfacing in recent years So far, 2018 has seen some interesting beverage trends. From matcha lattes to mushroom coffee, individuals have been pretty open to trying new things. But what about live bacteria? Cue kombucha. Many people are already aware of this popular fermented tea […]
Local father devastated to be left out of “God’s Plan”
Drake’s new hit snubs dads everywhere, unfairly favours beds and mommas, says local dad Gary Lancaster is a single hardworking father of three who spends his week working at a credit union in Downtown Guelph and his Saturdays selling homemade jam at the Guelph Farmers’ Market. In between, he’s a part-time Uber driver […]
[ir]REGULAR + [ir]RATIONAL displays diverse painting practices
Reflecting on the work of my peers at the Boarding House Gallery On March 29, the Boarding House Gallery held a reception for the painting exhibition [ir]REGULAR + [ir]RATIONAL. This exhibition featured the culminating works of 19 artists, including myself, from the University of Guelph’s capstone painting class taught by […]
Five ways to increase stress on a budget
Because stress is good for your health after all Scientists from Ohio have proven that increasing stress is in fact good for your health. In case final exams aren’t stressing you out enough, here are five student-friendly, low-cost methods to increase your stress levels. Call your parents: When are you getting […]
Shy profs dig tunnels under school
A perfect day at work involves as little interaction with students as possible After complaints from students of loud subterranean drilling happening all over campus, a small group of professors have come forward to claim responsibility for the noise. “We’re building alternate pathways underneath campus to ease the stress of travel,” […]
Yodelling Walmart kid declared missing, rumoured to be alien godchild
Mason Ramsey, an 11-year-old from Illinois, became an overnight Internet celebrity after a video of him yodelling in Walmart went viral in late March. As of this morning, Ramsey has gone missing, and while the Pope County Sheriff’s Department has ruled out foul play, his community and adorers search for […]
Guide to your Guelph summer staycation
In Guelph for the summer? Our writers compiled the best places to visit and favourite festivals to attend in and around Guelph, and included some tips on how to stay cool in the heat. And don’t forget to listen to our Summer Songs playlist on Spotify while you’re on 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.