New study finds smart phones and tablets are causing an “epidemic” of back pain in young adults An article published in the Daily Mail last week has made light of the “iPosture” crisis, which, according to a recent survey, has affected 84 per cent of 18 to 24 year olds […]
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The Dangers of the Web MD
Recent polls show that over half of Canadians rely on the Internet when diagnosing personal medical conditions. According to an Ipsos poll of over one thousand Canadians, 55 per cent claimed to have recently turned to websites like Google to research information related to their health. This 55 per cent […]
New Prescription Focuses on Exercise
Each day, millions of Canadians rely on the scribbled instructions of a physician to maintain and restore their health. While most prescriptions involve a trip to the local pharmacy and a small batch of capsules, a new study suggests the solution to disease could lie in the daily exercise regimes […]
Finding Fitness
Examining the bad advice we get in the pursuit of self-improvement A while ago, I started working out. This wasn’t some huge life changing moment, though my life did change. It was just the start of a hobby that would eventually lead to increased health, happiness, and instances of checking […]
Insta-what?
Some ‘blurred lines’ Robin Thicke wouldn’t mention It’s time for blur effects and depth-of-field lesson round two: Instagram’s tilt-shift blur effect. This isn’t quite a déjà vu experience from the last article on blur and depth-of-field. Most people who use Instagram are unaware of what this filter is even called, […]
Examined Life
The pursuit of happiness Happiness depends on oneself more so than anyone else. It is up to you to know what will make you happy, and then act on that knowledge. Almost every action we take, we do it because we think it will increase our happiness. However, sometimes we […]
The Undemocratic Democracy
Many people are confused about why the United States government has been shut down, but the answer is simple: The rich want to be richer. Lately, it has been becoming more and more apparent that there is a horrible rich-poor divide in the United States. However, that divide is now […]
A Smoker’s Defence of Public Policy
A recent Guelph survey of 902 residents found that 96 per cent of people support a smoking ban in public outdoor places, especially in areas where children are frequently present (91 per cent in support of band for public pools and splash pads, 90 per cent for playgrounds, 76 per […]
Too Cool for Plus Sizes
Abercrombie & Fitch attempt to combat bullying while still endorsing it Abercrombie & Fitch, a popular clothing company that many of us are undoubtedly familiar with, has yet again found itself in the limelight with another controversy. Aside from the dim lighting and the scent of signature cologne and perfume […]
P-P-Plead for Transparency in Light of Budget Cuts
Reactions to the recent PPP tend to fall within two distinct categories, ranging from indignant anger to sheer confusion. The “Task Force Report” was released on Tuesday Oct. 1 and is available to members of the university community to read online. The 81-page document has some students fearing for the […]
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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.