Professional athletes are human too; Toronto’s own DeMar DeRozen leads the charge During the NBA All-Star weekend on Feb. 17, Toronto Raptors All-Star DeMar DeRozan surprised many fans and friends when seemingly out of nowhere he posted the following tweet at 3 a.m.: “This depression get the best of me…” […]
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OPINION: Liberal MPP Arthur Potts proposes legislation to lower voting age
Why the voting age should be lowered to 16 In Ontario, at the age of 16 you can join the military, get your driver’s licence, and pay income taxes, but you cannot vote. In addition, in Canada, we allow citizens at merely 14 years of age to join political parties […]
New show displays Felice Koenig’s quiet yet vibrant artistic exploration
More Please runs at Renann Isaacs Contemporary Art until April On March 3, Renann Isaacs Contemporary Art held its opening reception for Felice Koenig’s More Please exhibition, including work from the past few years that Koenig describes as a “meditation on obsessive gesture.” Koenig’s art uses layers of acrylic paint, […]
Nathan Skoufis honoured by the City of Guelph
Mayor of Guelph, Cam Guthrie, recognizes world-class martial artist Last week, Nathan Skoufis was recognized and praised by the mayor of Guelph for his recent achievement of the North American Sport Karate Association (NASKA) world championship title. He has now won the title three straight years in a row. The […]
An avocado a day makes the healthy fat stay
You don’t even have to eat one to benefit! “An avocado… Thanks!” In recent years, avocados have made a huge impact on the health food scene. They have even become a popular fashion trend as seen on pins, phone cases, clothing, and hats — and all for good reason. As one […]
C’EST QUOI?: Canada’s 2018 federal budget
What does a gender-balanced budget mean for students? The Canadian Federal Budget of 2018 has officially been released and brings with it a much needed, gender-focused approach to practically everything it encompasses. The new budget focuses on growing a stronger middle class while promoting equality using Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+), an […]
Streeters: Who’s a woman that inspires you?
[media-credit name=”Photo by Trust Katsande ” align=”alignnone” width=”1020″] JARED SHAFTOE First year, Marine and Freshwater Biology “Deborah [the biblical prophet and Catholic saint]. She was a leader in a time when society held men in high regard. She illustrates the equality of ability across humanity.” [media-credit name=”Photo by Trust […]
U of G groups welcome refugees to Guelph
Enactus team’s Project Open Arms and Students Offering Welcome help newcomers during transition With the arrival of refugees to Canada, many organizations and programs have emerged to offer support. Some of these programs have even been designed by students, for students. On the University of Guelph campus, some of the most […]
CSA executive leadership nominees discuss election platform
All Candidates Forum On Thursday, March 1, candidates for Central Student Association (CSA) executive positions discussed election issues in the UC courtyard. Major concerns were addressed by most candidates about the low turnout and the growing disconnect between the CSA and students. Jack Fisher and Aidan Paskinov — candidates for […]
Black Panther brings identity politics to the Marvel Universe
Blockbuster risks glorifying violence with villain Killmonger The newest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther, opened on Jan. 29 to rave reviews. Colin Covert, a critic from the Minneapolis Star Tribune, called the film, “A big and bold change of focus in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Black Panther […]
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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.