Student led program aims to use physical activity as every day medicine In an attempt to motivate people to get serious about their physical health, an international campus project has taken hold at the University of Guelph. Spearheaded by graduate students Alison Ludzki and Lydia Frost, teaming with Guelph’s Human […]
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Canadian’s Might Be Too Sweet, New Study Posits
‘Sorry’ might not be the only thing we’re over using With the release of a new study on sugar intake and health, the World Health Organization (WHO) is recommending that, in order to maintain optimal health, adults should limit their daily intake of sugar to 6 teaspoons (24 grams), or […]
Inside Farming: Playing in the Dirt
Dirt: we walk on it every day without thinking much of it, let alone the value of it. But to farmers, soil is an invaluable resource and a crucial part of our operations. From forage crops to feed animals, to grazed pastures, to cultivated lands growing the high yielding grain […]
Perfecting Being Perpetually Poor
Savvy spending when getting sloppy Whether it’s a big day for binge drinking like St. Patrick’s Day or just your average Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, drinking can take a huge toll on your wallet. Luckily, there are some precautions you can take to ensure a time of heavy drinking […]
In the Hands of Diplomacy and Politicians
Why our outrage means nothing in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia As most people know, a flood of protests, invasions, police cruelty, and appeasement have been hitting the headlines. The travesty of Ukraine, specifically, has shed light on how other nations react in dangerous situations. Our politicians ruffle their […]
San Francisco Bans Sale of Water Bottles
Californian city becomes first major county to ban the sale of plastic water bottles in public spaces On Tuesday March 4, San Francisco announced their plan to ban the sale of plastic water bottles in public spaces in an effort to reduce waste. Though plastic water bottles are recyclable, they […]
A Breath of Smoky Air
Should the government control our vices? Some pick up their first cigarette as a way to rebel or experiment when entering high school. Some consider themselves to be “social smokers” and only do so in the company of friends. Some never allow the alluring nicotine to touch their lips. Whether […]
Should Disney Have a Plus Sized Princess?
Teen petitions for the mass media corporation to create more body diversity in their films On Jan. 24, Jewel Moore, a 17-year-old junior student at Fuqua High School in Farmville, Virginia, launched a Change.org petition asking Disney to introduce a female character that isn’t stick-thin. After a week of petitions, […]
Universities Not Immune From The Pressure to Innovate
Professor Sky Gilbert, Research Chair of the School of English and Theatre Studies, is one of the University of Guelph’s more outspoken faculty members. On March 10, The Globe and Mail published an opinion piece written by Gilbert entitled ‘University education, like love, cannot simply be moved online.’ Tellingly, this […]
CSA Executive Candidates Tell Us What They Would Do If Elected and More
The Ontarion posed two questions to the candidates running for Executive positions in the Central Student Association’s General Election. The first question was addressed to all eleven candidates. The second question is specific to the office of each commissioner. Students can cast their ballot online between Mar. 5 and Mar. […]
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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.