American traditions in partial effect Modeled after the 1541 Thanksgiving Mass, the third Thursday of November marks the date for the annual tradition of Thanksgiving in the United States. A day reserved for thanks spent with family and friends, Thursday marks the beginning of a four day weekend observed by […]
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Canadian Man Said to Own Only Portrait of Shakespeare
The face of Shakespeare takes centre stage at symposium Shakespeare’s plays are among the most widely read in the canon of English literature, yet aspects of the playwright’s true identity remain cloaked in mystery. One piece of the puzzle that has captivated academics is the so-called Sanders portrait, which dates […]
East Residence Fire: Apparent Suicide Attempt
Student broadcasts himself setting fire to room as Internet spectators watch In an apparent suicide attempt, a 20 year-old-male student from Douglas Hall in East Residence set fire to his residence room on the night of Saturday, Nov. 30. The student is currently recovering in hospital from complications due to […]
A Look at Canada’s New Rhodes Scholars
Eleven Canadians given the prestigious Oxford award Canada has 11 new Rhodes Scholars. While none of them hail from the University of Guelph, it is worth looking at what the best and brightest young minds in the country are concerning themselves with, not to mention what it takes to win […]
Arkells Live at Peter Clark Hall
Photos by Wendy Shepherd On Thursday Nov. 28th, the Arkells gave an extraordinary performance at Peter Clark Hall. PCH was sold out days in advance and the Arkells gave their fans an incredible show. Universal Records recording artists, Arkells, returned to Guelph on Thursday Nov. 28 playing a benefit concert […]
Margaret Atwood: MaddAddam
Dystopian feminism? Renowned Canadian author, Margaret Atwood, spoke to an at-capacity crowd inside War Memorial Hall on Wednesday Nov. 27. As part of a unique collaborative effort between the College of Arts, the Bookshelf, and the Café Philosophique Lecture Series, the University of Guelph presented the literary icon. Catherine Bush, […]
What Rogers Acquisition of NHL Broadcasting Rights Means
The $5.2 billion dollar deal over 12-years means more hockey, more often, on more channels I can remember a time not too long ago when SportsNet, the underappreciated littlest brother to TSN, CBC and locally, TheScore, boasted little more than sporadic Blue Jays games, poker, and 3 a.m. darts competitions […]
Gryphons Men’s and Women’s Basketball Fall to Golden Hawks
On Nov. 30, the women’s and men’s basketball team, 3-7 and 2-8 respectively, ended November on a sour note, with both teams dropping games to division rivals, the Laurier Golden Hawks, who are 9-1 in women’s play and 5-5 in men’s play. On the women’s side of the ball, Katherine […]
NFL and NHL Concussions Serve as “Warning Shot”
The precedent is set, the NHL will likely have to pay, but the question is: How much? Back in August, the National Football League (NFL) settled with roughly 4,500 retired players who launched a lawsuit against the league for having “concealed the long-term dangers of concussions and rushing injured players […]
Chant and Be Happy
The Power of Mantra Meditation Could a word as simple as “ohm” directly influence our bodies, and moreover, impact the instructions we receive from our DNA? Quite surprisingly, in the post-modern world, the answer is “yes.” Doctors today are rapidly uncovering the mind’s ability to significantly affect the body. Perhaps […]
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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.