3 Coked-Out-Tribal-Wall-Street-Investors out of 4 This is not a movie for the faint of heart. It’s not a movie for people who don’t like watching the brutality of man. It’s not a movie for anyone who’s been swindled by a financial goon masquerading as a messiah. This is not movie […]
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Book Review: The Orenda by Joseph Boyden
In the dark and spiritual world that existed in the territory that would become Ontario, Joseph Boyden uses his third novel, The Orenda, to guide the reader on a rich journey of love, sacrifice, retaliation, and understanding between two worlds that are forced together by the unrelenting tides of change. […]
Hemingway’s Hot Havana
The Old Man and the Sea On Friday Jan. 17, the Ontarion attended a monologue performance at the George Luscombe Theatre titled Hot Havana. Master storyteller and director, Brian Gordon Sinclair, produced the play; Spanish professor Rosario Gomez introduced the performance; and the Hispanic studies department of the University of […]
Gryphons Lose Frosty Mug Homecoming
Guelph falls 2-1 to division rival York. The Guelph Gryphons couldn’t come out with a win in their Frost Mug homecoming game versus the York Lions on Friday Jan. 17, falling 2-1. The annual winter homecoming festivities were held at the Sleeman Centre, home of the Guelph Storm OHL team, […]
Study On Meditation As An Anti-Depressant
Relaxation techniques equally effective as medicine at fighting anxiety In a recent study, the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that meditation can have equally effective results, with respect to fighting anxiety and depression, as common anti-depressant medicine. According to Dr. Madhav Goyal, who was the lead of the […]
TSN’s ReOrientation Documentary
A big step in the anti-homophobia movement in sports and society In Western Society we have slowly began the long transition from a culture once discriminatory towards homosexuals to a culture increasingly more exposed, understanding and accepting – a long overdue process. Yet as a society we are not homogenous […]
Coffee May Boost Memory
Caffeine could possibly increase memory retention Caffeine has recently been correlated with enhanced memory function in a study by Michael Yassa and a team of scientists from the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at the University of California. The study, which was published in the Jan. 12, 2014 edition of […]
Top-10 Inclement Weather Games in Sports
It was less than a month ago that Ontarians were braving wind chills of -40 C, massive ice storms, and heavy snowfall. Less than a week ago, Australians were surviving heat that reached a sweltering 43 degrees. It is with these juxtaposed extremes that I anxiously bring to you my […]
Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie Zubcic
PhD graduate a true symbol of struggle, strength, and success Before moving on to complete her PhD at the University of Guelph, Stephanie Zubcic graduated with both her undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of Western Ontario. Participating in her second convocation, Zubcic remembers her father – a construction […]
Housing How-to: Part Two
Finding and signing a lease On Jan. 20, a rental housing fair was held in the UC, with representatives from a variety of organizations willing to offer friendly and helpful advice. The Ontarion spoke with some housing experts for tips on signing a lease. 1. Make a list, check it […]
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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.