University of Guelph counsellor discusses, root cause unclear A children and youth mental health survey recently released by Ipsos Public Affairs says that nearly half of all young people aged 18 to 24 in Ontario have missed school due to anxiety, with six in 10 youth reporting concerns about their anxiety. […]
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Niagara College to offer courses in “Ashing Hella Blunts, Fam”
School details new “it’s lit-centric” curriculum Niagara College announced this week that it would complement its new program in commercial cannabis production with a certificate in “getting the most outta that gram.” LECTURE CLASSES INCLUDE: Getting That Smell Off Your Clothes Splitting Swishers Blunt Bandaging 101 UPPER-YEAR OFFERINGS FOCUS ON: Soloing […]
Costco revealed to be just an empty warehouse
Wholesale store a huge lie The world was shocked this week to discover that Costco Wholesale has been imaginary this entire time. Since 1976, millions of people worldwide have been lying to trick the rest of us into thinking that the impossible store is a real place. Leaked copies of corporate […]
Rock bucket challenge a total smash hit
New fad cracking skulls There’s a new viral trend crashing onto the internet scene: the rock bucket challenge. Already spreading to thousands of participants across YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook, the rock bucket challenge involves filling a bucket with rocks and dropping it on your head. “It’s not a great idea,” said […]
Top seven places to masturbate on campus
Handy spots to flick the bean and flog the bishop We get it, it’s a rough time of year. Exams are coming, and in such stressful times, it’s not wrong to want to just unzip and relax every now and then. Unfortunately, not everyone has time to go home, light […]
U of G professor discusses antibiotic resistance in farm animals
World Health Organization says antibiotic resistance a threat to human health The World Health Organization (WHO) says overuse of antibiotics in animals is contributing to increasing levels of drug resistance in humans, which is leading to serious health implications The Ontarion was able to speak with Scott McEwen, a professor in […]
Guelph student thrilled to finish full newspaper article
Campus success story defies all odds Shaun Hendrickson, a third-year business student at the University of Guelph, read a full newspaper article for the first time in his life late Thursday night. After completing the article about local martial artist Nathan Skoufis, Hendrickson immediately reached out to The Contrarion to […]
Guelph throws ’bows for PUP
Ontario punks light up Peter Clark Hall PUP returned to the University of Guelph for a sold-out show on Friday, Nov. 24, and it was absolutely wild. PUP singer Stefan Babcock said they have now played in Guelph 40 times. In just over an hour and a half, PUP blasted […]
Russians hack Facebook personality quizzes
Attack matches FB users with crappy background characters It’s a widely known fact that Facebook sells users’ personal information to corporations. These analytics determine the advertisements you view and shape your spending habits. However, big business isn’t the only force manipulating your Facebook feed. Facebook’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently released a statement […]
New program helps students finally understand their GTA friends
Language group closes cultural gap One of the greatest parts about coming to university is being able to learn from the experiences and perspectives of people from all walks of life. However, one of the greatest hurdles to overcome in order to make these connections happen is the language barrier. Even […]
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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.