A real embarrassment The Rob Ford scandal has been garnering immense attention from the Canadian and international press. Meanwhile, the press has failed to give the same attention to the fact that Canada has been internationally condemned as one of the world’s worst polluters. A recent European report, released to […]
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Fifth Annual TEDxGuelphU a Success
Speakers from Guelph area present some “ideas worth spreading” Despite starting out with some minor technical difficulties, this year’s TEDxGuelphU – Inside Out event was, overall, a resounding success, once again bringing the principles of TED, a movement that takes place globally to the University of Guelph campus. In the […]
Hipster Racism is Not So Hip
The use of ironic, satirical or so-called ‘hipster’ racism has become fashionable in pop culture and mainstream media. Many modern celebrities, sitcoms, and music videos have contributed to its popularity. Those who support this trend argue that by using racism ironically exaggerates how ridiculous its continued existence it. Conversely, there […]
Rubbish Bins and Garbage Binge
Where does all the garbage go? There are three types of garbage that are categorized in Guelph: organics, recyclables, and actual “garbage.” For three decades, Guelph has been a pilot city for new ways to separate waste. The original project, dating back to 1987, was the “blue box” program. Completely […]
Balancing the Seesaw
Many students who are enrolled in full-time studies at the University of Guelph simultaneously hold a job. Whether working to pay for school or simply have extra spending money, these students must learn a very valuable skill: time management. Not only must they manage between school and work, but also […]
Guelph Needs a Stronger Core Curriculum
Students need 20.00 credits, or as many as 40 courses, to graduate from the University of Guelph with an Undergraduate (Honours) degree. Yet should a student choose to major in History, for example, the undergraduate course calendar obliges them to take just five mandatory ‘core’ courses. Put differently, 87 per […]
Said the Whale and Shad LIVE
Said the Whale and the Kopecky Family Band Friends of the road breaking into new territories Michael Long It’s always interesting when the opening act gives as good a performance – if not a better one – than the headliner. Those who attend a show solely for the main act […]
Happy Holidays! Santa Comes to Guelph
This year’s Santa Claus parade delights Guelphites of all ages A young girl was spotted blushing shyly as a boy from her school broke formation from the parade to give her a candy cane and a hug as she watched the festivities pass along Quebec Street. The sight was the […]
Deadly Hit and Run With Cyclist, Woman Charged
Need for bike lanes accepted, but legal penalties are a hot topic A Guelph woman has been charged for her involvement in a hit and run that led to the death of a cyclist. Anna Wilson has been charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident that […]
UOIT Student Association Threatens Legal Action
Durham College and UOIT are refusing to remit fees, citing financial mismanagement The Student Association (SA) at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) may soon carry out legal action against the college and university administration after having their funding and operations threatened. In September, the […]
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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.