Strip club doc looks at family dynamics If you’re looking for a film that delves into the inner workings of the strip club business in Guelph, you better look somewhere else. Of course, “inner workings” is up for the interpretation of the viewer. This film is not a history of […]
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Hamilton Ticats paint Old Jeremiah
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have struck again, this time making their way into the heart of campus to paint the campus cannon, Old Jeremiah. With news of their season debut in Guelph, they honoured the timeless tradition of painting the cannon as the Gryphon way to spread news and share excitement […]
Stressed-out squirrel mothers raise heartier pups
Spring has sprung. Guelph is green, lush, and as usual full of squirrels. The University of Guelph campus is a prime place to spot squirrel pups following close behind their mother’s feet in a high-stress and very busy environment. Andrew McAdam, Amy Newman, and Ben Dantzer of Guelph’s Department of […]
New ammunition against bacteria
University of Guelph microbiologist discovers a revolutionary technique in treating disease In the effort to preserve health, medical doctors, engineers, pharmacists, and biologists battle against rapidly evolving pathogens. One such target is pathogenic bacteria. Bacteria are extremely versatile organisms; varying in shape, inhabited environment and function. Most bacteria are harmless […]
Could eating insects solve world hunger?
It goes against one of the first lessons we learned as children, whether sitting in the sandbox or running across the playground, the rule was the same- don’t eat the insects. Now, a recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a division of the United Nations offers a […]
Catharsis for Leafs nation
I am only now able to continue watching the NHL Playoffs after a week-long hiatus. We needed time apart. It wasn’t them, it was me. For the first time in almost a decade of horrendous hockey, they had me believe. Then in typical fashion, they broke my heart. The feeling […]
A cynical view of university life
Perhaps an objective outsider understands your mental state better than you yourself. I certainly qualify as an outsider, since my formal schooling ended 50 years ago when my real education began. As for mental, you be the judge… Please understand, though, that the following generalizations and advice are not aimed […]
Donald Trump unabashedly blames everyone else for sexual assault
Warning: May be triggering At the beginning of May, the perpetual hot-air machine Donald Trump dumped this gem of a tweet on his followers: “26,000 unreported sexual assults in the military-only 238 convictions. What did these geniuses expect when they put men & women together?” I guess cramming so much […]
Plans for high-density student housing development will finally proceed
New building will erect on Gordon Street and Stone Road Plans for high-density student housing will soon be underway as a result of a recent ruling from the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Both Adobe Varsity Living and the OMB came to an agreement for an 11 storey building near the […]
Keep the bamboo coming
The Toronto Zoo welcomes two giant pandas to their new home The Toronto Zoo has a brand new exhibit to add to their facility, and with it brings regular shipments of bamboo. The two giant pandas named Er Shun (meaning “Double Smoothness”) and Da Mao have safely arrived into their […]
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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.