It was a dark and stormy night… Creepy Reads The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Dorian Grey is young and beautiful – but there is evil lurking beneath this flawless facade. Wilde’s 19th century novel follows Dorian’s descent into a hedonistic and corrupt lifestyle that he is able […]
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BMO Donates $1.25 Million to U of G
Biomaterials researcher scientists to benefit from Bank of Montreal’s sizeable donation In the midst of general financial woes, some University of Guelph researchers stand to benefit from a generous monetary donation by the Bank of Montreal. BMO Financial Group is investing $1.25 million in biomaterials research and the university’s efforts […]
Call to Derestrict Access to Academic Journals
U of G Open Access Colloquium looks to the future of publishing There you are, at your computer, desperately seeking that mythical source which perfectly complements your thesis on pre-industrial Welsh grain markets, when finally, hallelujah, you stumble across the ideal abstract. You clink the link. But wait, what’s this? […]
Exploring the commonalities of oppression
OPRIG-sponsored conference leaves no exploitation unturned On Saturday, Oct. 26, activists and left-leaning minds from far and wide attended the day-long “Human Rights are Animal Rights” conference in War Memorial Hall. The conference was billed as a discussion on the “commonalities of oppression” and attendees sought to explore how different […]
CSA rallies against bottled water on campus
TapIn campaign continues to pressure university to honour referendum On a very chilly Oct. 22, the Central Student Association (CSA) hosted a rally in Branion Plaza against the continued selling of bottled water on campus. Students who braved the cold hoisted placards, chanted slogans, and listened to Guelph community members […]
End the Blood Ban, Say Students
Students organize during Queer Identities Week to challenge inequality Oct. 24 to 30 marked the University of Guelph’s annual Queer Identities Week, organized by the Student Help and Advocacy Centre (SHAC), Guelph Queer Equality (GQE), and the Central Student Association (CSA) as a part of a larger campaign run by […]
Seventh Annual Book Sale
Thousands of books up for grabs It’s mid-afternoon on a Friday and I’m running across downtown in the rain on my way to Janus Books. Kieran Dunn, who owns Janus, and Ian Walton are waiting for me. Oct. 25 was the first day of the Guelph Public Library’s seventh annual […]
A to Zavitz: Pixels and Paint
From Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, Zavitz gallery showcased works by various artists from the University of Guelph’s Fine Arts department. Some artists were former students from the University of Guelph and others are still continuing their practice in the Fine Arts program. The exhibition, curated by Angel Callander, was […]
Ignite Guelph 2 – Enlighten Us, But Make it Quick
Guelph locals spread passions in five minutes The reception area of the Guelph Youth Music Centre was aflame with conversation during Ignite Guelph 2. People from a wide array of backgrounds and professions excitedly shared their thoughts, advice and passions with each other. The vibrant and creative Guelph community was […]
What is the Future of Publishing?
A panel discussion on publishing’s uncertain future It would be an understatement to say that a lot has changed since Johannes Guttenburg’s revolutionary invention of the printing press in the 1450s. Today, however, the future of publishing as we know it may be at stake. Vocamus Press and 10 Carden […]
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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.