Why The Bard is still a badass Controversy is growing among educators as to whether or not Shakespeare should be taught as part of the high school curriculum. The common argument is that there are many other important writers that should be given more attention. But if you think back […]
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In memory of Robert Patten
U of G bench commemorates the life of Robert Patten The bench that commemorates the life of my father sits outside Fire and Police Services on Trent Lane. It is right next door to the red brick maintenance building where dad started work in 1954 as a carpenter for the […]
Are you getting a flu shot this year?
One side of the flu shot debate Flu season is approaching and with it comes the year’s old argument: to flu shot or not to flu shot. There are many misconceptions and myths about the flu shot. The Ontarion compiled a list of facts and myths to help inform you […]
Transgender Democrat unseats “Chief homophobe”
Danica Roem becomes first openly transgender person to hold state legislature seat In the Virginia state legislative elections on Nov. 7, a transgender woman unseated a socially conservative lawmaker for her spot in history. Danica Roem, a Democrat, has won the race for delegate in Virginia’s 13th Congressional District. Roem […]
Guelph Film Festival seeks new perspectives
Nine days of film begins with Pocket Films and documentaries The Guelph Film Festival began last Friday, kicking off nine days of artistic short films, documentaries, and musical performances in various locales around downtown Guelph. The Ontarion had the opportunity to check out some of the short films, documentaries, and talks […]
ON Dating: The risks of flirting at work
Taking employee-customer relations to the next level If you have ever worked retail or in the hospitality industry, you have probably had regular customers who are polite and easy on the eyes. Seeing them can be the highlight of your shift and you may wonder what an interaction with them […]
C’est quoi? The paradise papers
The paradise papers are a leak of about 13.4 million financial documents that shed light on the world of offshore finance and the practices of the world’s wealthiest elites. Most of the leaked documents come from Appleby, a law firm that helps corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals set up and […]
Do you know if your makeup was tested on rabbits?
Labels can be misleading As society evolves and capitalism grows, so too does the demand for new products. In countries like Canada, there aren’t any laws that require companies to test on animals, but some countries still uphold these laws. Even though science is creating new, cruelty-free ways to test […]
Québec face-covering law faces constitutional challenge
Unveiling religious rights On Oct. 18, 2017, Québec’s Bill 62, or “An act to foster adherence to State religious neutrality,” which mandates having one’s face uncovered when providing or receiving public services, was passed in the Québec legislature. This bill affects citizens using public transportation or attending a medical appointment, […]
Growing a sustainable food system in Guelph
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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.