Focusing on “just the facts” may be detrimental to our future Chances are, that as a student, you consider yourself a creature of the sciences or the arts. Some aspect of how you define yourself comes from the discipline that you feel most comfortable in. This “separation” between disciplines did […]
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MFA and specialized students open their studios to the public
Artists gain valuable feedback as visitors discuss their work at Open Studios During this time of year, art students are busy finishing up their semesters and getting ready for the many shows that occur during the last month of school. Open Studios is one of those shows in which MFA […]
Social media usage and mental health struggles
Is there a causal relationship? Does scrolling through Facebook and Instagram actually affect mental health? There is an ongoing debate about the effects of social media on mental wellbeing. Some say scrolling through Facebook every day increases the risk of depression, while others insist that social media use does not […]
Photo Arts Club loses CSA club accreditation and club space
U of G club forced to close doors after over 50 years of service to the community On March 14, 2018, the University of Guelph’s Photo Arts Club (PAC) was notified by the CSA that they must vacate their space as of April 30, 2018. In an email to The […]
My Mental Health Story: Creating my website Anxious & Alive
Working through anxiety and helping others The summer before first year is supposed to be a fun, exciting, nerve-wracking, freeing, stressful time. For me, it was the summer that rocked my world into a new understanding of mental health, anxiety, and who I was. When I first realized I was […]
A guide to waste-free living
Reducing or completely eliminating waste is attainable Over the years, environmental damage caused by humans has been accumulating without much thought of the consequences. More and more, this damage is surfacing and affecting life on Earth. An example of that damage is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is an […]
ON Sex: Dating someone with a disability
My partner’s cerebral palsy made me recognize my internalized ableism I was at Palace when I first laid eyes on him. My first thought was, “Oh this guy is cute.” Then I looked at the way he was limping towards me with a blank expression on his face and I […]
What you need to know about the Guelph Quidditch community
It’s not just for witches and wizards! Sitting on a train from King’s Cross Station to Arbroath, Scotland, J.K. Rowling set out to write a series of fiction novels about a wizard named Harry. No one could have anticipated the mark her magical characters would have on the culture of the […]
Art therapy harnesses creative expression for healing
Student access to art therapy on campus is limited What is art therapy? Art therapy is the elegant pairing of psychology and art to improve mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Directed by a specialized therapist, the treatment utilizes the distinct benefits of creative expression to care for various ailments. Such […]
All Guelph-dwelling felines must be licensed
The cats are revolting. Since the announcement of what has been termed, by those in the know, as the “meow tax,” I have noticed a rather disturbing trend manifesting itself in my own, and even in my acquaintances’, cats. It is with a soft step and fearful eyes that my […]
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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.