How a well-intended term produced unintended consequences Earlier this month, the Associated Free Press released an article on a dangerous new fad among teenagers in Western culture: the “thigh gap.” The thigh gap is exactly what it sounds like: a gap in between one’s thighs, even when one’s legs are […]
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Perfecting Being Perpetually Poor
Eating inexpensively So, you spent a bit too much money at the bar this weekend. We’ve all been there at one point or another. But now the question stands – how are you going to pay for food until the next time you get paid? There are a few things […]
Insta-What?
Looking to Change Your Tone? Filters don’t get enough credit; they work really hard to try to satisfy all the elements of a photo. However, sometimes it’s just not enough. If you choose the wrong one, no one will be fooled into believing there could be a professional photographer behind […]
An Argument Against Euthanasia
Shortly before his death, Dr. Donald Low recorded a video of himself proclaiming his wish that euthanasia be legalized in Canada. Euthanasia has since become a hot topic in Canada with many in favour of the legalization of the practice. However, I would argue that human life is not an […]
Confused about the PPP?
No wonder! Last week, the university’s administration unveiled the masterpiece that is the Program Prioritization Process (PPP). After attending the Senate meeting and the town hall, it became clear that the University was not prepared to budge on the PPP, regardless of the amount of backlash it has received. So […]
Response to Town Hall
The Town Hall on the Program Prioritization Process (PPP) was well attended, with some students filing in before and after classes to hear as much as possible. Attendance was a good representation of our institution – full of students, faculty, staff and administration. However, despite a lengthy presentation and a […]
Awesome Thanksgiving Recipes
Pumpkin Spice Muffins Alyssa Ottema Ingredients: 4 c. all-purpose flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 tbsp. ground ginger 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1 c. unsalted butter, melted 2 1/2 c. brown sugar 4 large eggs […]
Proposed Smoking Ban in Guelph
Public spaces survey sparks controversy Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) Public Health Service has recommended a complete ban on smoking in outdoor spaces, just as the results of its summer-long study have been released From May 31 to Aug. 20, participants in a community survey were asked whether or not they agreed with […]
U of G’s Scottish Chapbooks to be Digitized
Books narrate dark fairy-tales, but offer some nicer sensations for the reader On the lowest level, in the depths of the McLaughlin Library, antique scripts, documents, recipes and stories comprise of an impressive collection of rare books and archives. Among this remarkable assortment is the world’s largest compilation of historic […]
Eva Schloss Comes to Guelph
The Holocaust survivor reminds us that prejudice and discrimination continue Eva Schloss is best known as Anne Frank’s stepsister, but she so much more than that. She is a fighter, a survivor, and a beacon of wisdom – the kind of wisdom that is undeniable but hard to face. Mrs. […]
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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.