Working together for the first time in long-play album format, rapper Freddie Gibbs and DJ/producer Madlib’s Piñata is the final product of four years’ work between the two. The result is a concise album that attests to the talents of both artists, accompanied by an unforgiving dark vision of the […]
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Juried Art Show 2014
The University of Guelph held its 2014 Juried Art Show from March 14th to 16th in Zavits Hall, drawing in crowds from across the city and beyond. This annual 3-day show is one of the oldest student-run juried art shows in Canada, with the goal displaying the hard work and […]
The Storm Is Coming
Guelph finishes tops in OHL and open up playoffs March 21 vs. Plymouth After a standout season that saw them finish atop the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) standings, the Guelph Storm are now gearing up to take on the Plymouth Whalers in the first round of the playoffs, and are […]
Arena Caught Charging Extra For Same-Sized Beer
“Large” and “small” sizes hold the same amount of beer and have $3 price difference Anybody that has ever attended a professional sporting event knows that just about every purchase made after the ticket can be described anywhere from “slightly marked up” to “highway robbery.” For every sports fan that […]
7 Ways To Stay Mentally Fit
What do Alzheimer’s dementia, Parkinson’s disease, depression, and schizophrenia have in common? They’re all brain diseases and it is very likely someone in our lives is suffering, or has suffered from it. An estimated 700,000 Canadians suffer from degenerative neurological conditions. A 2006 report published by NeuroScience Canada found that […]
Caffeinated Athletes?
Caffeine’s performance-boosting effects sought by athletes Researchers are always brewing fresh information on caffeine, perhaps because coffee forms such an integral part of many morning routines. It seems the general consensus is that caffeine can be healthy in moderate amounts. However, caffeine works as a central nervous system stimulant that […]
Environmental Cost of Healthy Eating
Thinking more carefully about what we eat Diet and exercise: these two complimentary strategies are often promoted as the way to achieve a healthy lifestyle. But for many people juggling between work and everyday responsibilities, committing time, energy, and resources to dietary and exercise regimens can be a daunting endeavour. […]
Hormones Are Everywhere, Including In You
The beef with growth implants in cattle production There is much buzz in today’s media about wanting hormone free meat. Can I let you in on a secret? There is no such thing. You see, just like humans, all animals have naturally occurring hormones in their bodies. What the consumer […]
Closing Kemptville: Saving Money and Breaking Hearts
Closing Alfred and Kemptville campuses a bad idea As many of you may know, the University of Guelph has announced that it is closing its beloved Kemptville and Alfred campuses, apparently due to “financial reasons.” Though no one can dispute that money is relatively tight these days, the surprise closure […]
Coping With Anxiety and Stressors
During any given year, there are many moments and life events that seem to build to a point where one feels they are spiraling out of control. This is likely the busiest time of year for university students with a seemingly never-ending list of essay due dates, late midterms, presentations, […]
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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.