Wellness Centre event promotes open dialogue about sexual health On Oct. 10, the Wellness Centre (part of Student Health Services) hosted an annual event called Sexposé in the courtyard of the University Centre. The focus was on promoting healthy relationships, consent, sexual health and STIs. “Sexual health has been such […]
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Film Review: Gravity
Outer space is a tricky thing to film. The issue by and large for many filmmakers is what not to film, not only for the sake of scientific accuracy, but also to develop an honest visual narrative that immerses the viewer into the anxieties of humankind in the vast infinity […]
Miracle on Edinburgh Road
Bringing the community together with art There is something to be said for wandering off the beaten path. Particularly if you find yourself wandering towards the doorstep of 14 Edinburgh Road, the site of one of Guelph’s newest craft shops, “Crafts 4 U.” The store, which officially opened in June, […]
A to Zavitz
“UNTITLED” From Oct. 7 to 11, Zavitz Gallery showcased the work of two artists from the University of Guelph’s MFA program. Jen Aitken and Matt Schust collaborated in an exhibition called “UNTITLED.” It presented the audience with a compelling show of found objects, all from the University of Guelph campus, […]
Nobel Prize 2013 Comes to a Close
Recipients of the Nobel Prize receive mixed reactions from public This year, the Nobel Prizes were awarded in the six regular categories – physics, chemistry, medicine, economics, literature, and peace. The choices of recipients for the various awards have been stirring a strong reaction from many. First, the prize for […]
Blake Skjellerup Sets Sights on Sochi
Hopes to become first male winter Olympian to be openly gay Blake Skjellerup is trying to become the first male Winter Olympian to compete while being openly gay. The short track speed skater from New Zealand has set his sights on the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia but he first […]
Cheerleading as a Varsity Sport?
A varsity sport is one that represents the university when abroad – yet the University of Guelph does not consider their cheerleading team a varsity sport. The cheer team is considered a club sport, meaning that it has to almost completely fund itself through its members – and the price […]
Newly Discovered Hangover Cure?
Researchers suggest Sprite as new remedy Most people know what can happen after a night of excessive drinking: the morning after can be accompanied by that familiar “hangover” feeling. Most people will likely know some of the more commonly suggested hangover cures; these include drinking plenty of water or tomato […]
No.4 Gryphons Triumph Over Winless Ravens
UoG improves to OUA best 7-0 As students and staff may have returned to their homes for the Thanksgiving holiday, the 7-0 Guelph Gryphons travelled to Ottawa to play the Carleton Ravens in what ended up being a big win for the OUA’s No.4 ranked squad, who put away the […]
Four Super Foods to Boost Immunity
Thanksgiving is over, night falls sooner, and December is just around the corner. Mid-semester is the time to start thinking about building up your immune system to fight off the dreaded cold and flu season. According to naturalnews.com, there are four “super foods” that can help you stay healthy all […]
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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.