Remembering those who fell and appreciating the Winter Olympics I went to Korea for a tour of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and then onto Busan to pay my respects to the 516 young Canadians who died, according to the United Nations Memorial, fighting ‘Communist aggression.’ I wanted to get a […]
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Sitting down with the Green Party of Ontario
An inside look at the political party’s convention in Guelph From Feb. 2 to 4, the Green Party of Ontario held their annual convention at the Delta Hotel and Conference Centre in Guelph. The Ontarion had the opportunity to attend a portion of the convention and speak with some of […]
Buffy star Charisma Carpenter appears at GenreCon
Event at Round Table Tavern kicks off Guelph convention Last Friday, Charisma Carpenter, best known for playing Cordelia Chase in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer television series, appeared at The Round Table on Essex Street as part of GenreCon 2018. Just over 20 people attended the event and had the opportunity […]
From Gryphon to Olympian
Brandon Maxwell recruited to U.S. men’s hockey team Gryphon spirit is at a high point this Olympic season with former Gryphon Brandon Maxwell officially joining the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team. Originally from Winter Park, Fla., Maxwell has had an international career, going from Guelph to Sweden to Utah to Czechoslovakia […]
Sun K, Texas King, and Band of Rascals get cozy at Royal Electric
Canadian bands warm up on a wintry weekend Hillside Inside brought a wicked array of Canadian bands to Royal Electric Saturday afternoon. As part of their series of shows this weekend, Band of Rascals, Texas King, and Sun K played to an energetic Guelph crowd. [media-credit name=”Photo by Claudia Idzik” […]
Ontario’s new mandatory standard lease agreement
What this means for present and future student renters As of April 30, 2018, Ontario will be introducing new standardized leasing, which, for students, means less mess when dealing with your landlord. Essentially, standard lease forms will take the place of the custom lease forms currently being used by landlords. […]
Move aside coffee, matcha is the new go-to caffeinated beverage
The green tea derivative is known for its invigorating qualities With its distinct bright green colour, unique taste, and numerous health benefits, matcha powder has become one of today’s most popular superfoods. Originating in Japan, matcha is processed from finely ground tea leaves to form a powder. The benefits of […]
How to survive the drought
Sexual dry spells are a way to connect with self Sex is fun; it’s also complicated. When you’re constantly sexually active, it becomes routine. But when you’re not having sex, it seems the longer you go without it, the deeper you dig your inescapable hole of solitude. The terms “dry […]
A single’s guide to surviving Valentine’s Day
It’s just another day of the year, friends We all see it coming. From the shelves upon shelves of red and pink chocolates and kitschy gifts, to the hundreds of emails pouring in from retailers announcing Valentine’s Day sales. If you’re in a relationship, it’s likely that these kinds of […]
Does the media perpetuate the sexualization of women in politics?
Newspapers rank ‘sexy’ female members of Parliament Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, proudly labels himself a feminist and has taken courageous steps in creating a gender-neutral cabinet and implementing a gender-sensitive budget. Yet, our Prime Minister’s mishaps in the infamous elbowgate incident, caused journalists and the public to rage with […]
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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.