Chief Theresa Spence was in Elora-Fergus [the weekend of April 21] to get an Aboriginal Heritage award at the annual Aboriginal Heritage Festival at the Wellington County Museum. A well-deserved award for her leadership in the struggle for decent social conditions in Attawapiskat, and for galvanizing public interest in indigenous […]
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Welcome to “your” student newspaper
It’s a brand new year, and the Ontarion is turning a new page. We are your Independent Student Newspaper, and our goal each and every year is to reflect the interests of the University of Guelph students. To quote one of the Ontarion editors in the 1990s, “If you don’t […]
Guelph scientists develop vaccine to help control autism
A new vaccine will aim to settle the symptoms of autism and alleviate gastrointestinal upsets disturbing more than 90 per cent of patients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. While autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a complex set of conditions involving altered immune and nervous system function as well as social […]
Gryphon runner earns Woman of Influence award
University of Guelph track and field runner Rachel Aubry can add another award to her growing collection. The Ontario University Athletics (OUA) has named Aubry a “Woman of Influence” for 2013. The award, now in its 10th year, honours female student-athletes who have excelled in their chosen sports and fields […]
Leafs make playoffs, fans vote on how to celebrate
Over 21,000 supporters think that turning the CN Tower into the “World’s Biggest Goal Light” would be the best way to celebrate the Toronto Maple Leafs making it to the playoffs. The petition was created by Scott Booth on a website called Change.org. Booth was said to have been […]
Hamilton Ticats seeking Guelph ambassadors
The spirit of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats is akin to unwavering enthusiasm. It is tangible in the driveway-turned-parking lots and Tiger-Cats flags proudly adorning the front lawns. It is a spirit which engulfs the heart of Hamilton on game days and prevails even when a winning season may not. Still, while […]
Thirty Years of Hillside
Performer lineup for summer music festival announced Music fans waiting for news of Hillside Festival’s 2013 lineup can cast aside their curiosity and replace it with anticipation; the performer lineup was announced on April 22 and includes over 60 musical acts who will be performing from July 26 to 28 […]
Foolproof crispy baked chicken wings with homemade sauce
Ingredients: – As many split chicken wings as you would like – An oil or fat of choice (canola oil, butter, ghee, olive oil, etc.) For sauce: – Franks red hot – Sriracha sauce – Ketchup – Tabasco – Chipotle pepper sauce – Liquid smoke – Bbq sauce – Blue […]
A Tribe Called Red – “Nation II Nation”
It’s difficult to listen to Ottawa-based indigenous-electronic fusion group A Tribe Called Red and not think, “Why has no one done this before?” Nation II Nation is the sophomore release of the self-proclaimed “Pow Wow Step” trio from Ottawa, consisting of Ian “DJ NDN” Campeau, Dan “DJ Shub” General and […]
Batman, Wonder Woman, free comics! Oh my!
On the first Saturday of every May, comic book stores across North America participate in a promotional event where comic books are given away free of charge. This is an effort put forth by the comic book industry to help bring readership into independent comic book stores. This annual affair […]
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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.