Menstrual cups save you money and save the environment For women, periods are a painful, bloody reality, and so is buying pads and tampons to try and manage the flow. According to Chatelaine, Canadian women spent $519 million on menstrual products in 2014 alone. Huffington Post reports that up to $1,773 […]
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A Treasure Trove of Trash
Documentary highlights how to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste in Guelph. Kalev Jaason’s documentary, DIVERTED: A story about modern day treasure hunting and second chances, provides an inside view into what happens after move out day at Chancellors Way, an off-campus student residence in Guelph. These accommodations have been in […]
Food sustainability initiatives in Guelph
Because Canadians can do better than $31 billion in food waste per year Just like other unsustainable behaviour, addressing your individual food waste doesn’t have to be daunting. There are many tips, tricks, and community groups in Guelph to help you along the way. Food sharing is something that needs […]
Legislation protecting amateur athletes passes
Rowan’s Law created in memory of Rowan Stringer Following the death of 17-year-old rugby player Rowan Stringer, the Government of Ontario has passed a safety-based law called “Rowan’s Law,” which protects amatuer athletes from concussions suffered through sport. Rowan experienced a rough tackle on the field while playing, but ignored […]
Is the future of sports broadcasting online?
Streaming poses existential threat to cable sports networks The latest way to watch sports — streaming — has taken off with more people opting out of paying high cable bills in exchange for cheaper online options. The number of so called “cord-cutters” has been steadily increasing each year with 222,000 […]
MFA students explore the life of plants in Going On Without Us
Forget the white cube — here’s the green house Last monday, three Guelph artists in the MFA program took their new show, Going On Without Us, out of the gallery and into the greenhouse — specifically the U of G’s EC Bovey Teaching Greenhouse. “We were interested in getting outside of […]
My first time with a male virgin
Touched for the very first time It was a blind double date set up by mutual friends. My friend, let’s call her Briella, had texted me a picture of a guy with a stuffed toy on his head. She asked whether I thought this guy, let’s call him Leo, was […]
Demystifying the meaning of mindfulness
Really, you don’t need an ashram — it’s easier than you think! Mindfulness might seem like a far-off, mystical, ungraspable concept. Something that you, as an extremely busy person, would certainly have no time to dedicate to. Luckily, this isn’t true. Mindfulness is within everyone’s reach, even if you don’t […]
Debut EP encompasses Saya’s talents, but sometimes lacks flavour
Toronto singer’s Chills & Thrills has ups and downs Toronto musician Saya’s debut EP Chills & Thrills is a glimpse at the city’s contribution to the contemporary pop scene, mixing elements of early 2000s R&B with smooth, lofty vibes. Released near the end of January, the EP has been accompanied by […]
Letter to the Editor
RE: C’EST QUOI?: Canada’s 2018 federal budget Last summer, I had the amazing opportunity to work at a summer camp, thanks to funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program. Providing these jobs is an important part of the Canada Youth Employment Strategy. The March 8 edition of The Ontarion highlighted how […]
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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.