Shameful response to an injury The other night, during an intramural soccer game at the Fieldhouse, a player on the opposing team severely broke his wrist. It was clear to everyone in attendance that he would need to go to the hospital, including the player himself who calmly requested an […]
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In pictures: College Royal delights with traditions new and old
[media-credit id=115 align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] Visitors to College Royal took a minute to stop by the petting zoo where they had the chance to feed and admire the animals. [media-credit id=115 align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] Giant cow on the loose! [media-credit id=115 align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] University of Guelph students spent time drawing their favourite […]
Drake’s More Life is an eclectic mix of sounds and inspirations
Not quite an album, not quite a mix tape, Toronto’s golden boy can’t stop and won’t stop More Life is a collection of Drake’s favourite sounds and artists coupled with traditional “Drake-ian” muses on relationships, professionalism, and the industry. Coming off of the repetitive and redundant VIEWS, Drake’s newest […]
Album of the Week
Actor-writer-musician Donald Glover is truly a modern Renaissance man. As an actor, Glover goes by his given name, but, as a rapper, he goes by the moniker Childish Gambino. Not content to stay confined to one musical style, each of Gambino’s albums has run the gamut of hip-hop styles, from […]
Annual Juried Art Show lets studio art students shine
Zavitz Hall boasts art from all disciplines The Juried Art Show (JAS) is an annual event that both excites and motivates studio art majors throughout their undergraduate degree. Zavitz Hall was transformed into a giant art gallery on Friday, March 17, where students exhibited works of all disciplines and mediums. […]
Hackathon aims to combat mental health crisis on campus
Guelph Cares app wins marathon competition With just over 24 hours to produce ideas and solutions related to mental health on campus, students from a variety of disciplines took part in this year’s Guelph Hacks event. Held over March 11 and 12 at the Science Complex Atrium, the hackathon was […]
Cathartic Release: What makes an undergraduate stint successful?
Hint: Grades have nothing to do with it In just a few short weeks, thousands of Gryphons will write the last exam of their undergrad, sealing the deal on one very expensive piece of paper. With four (or five, or six) years of unread syllabi, overlapping midterms, and caffeinated regrets […]
Letter to the editor
College Royal courtesy I was one of the happy visitors to College Royal this past Sunday, March 19. I came with my daughter and grandson and there was plenty to interest each of us. Without exception, everyone who served in a staff or volunteer position was helpful and friendly and […]
What in the world are you going to do with an arts degree?
The disregarded value of studying the arts in university As a third-year English student here at Guelph, every time I tell someone what I’m studying, it immediately follows with the question, “What are you going to do with that?” Despite how simple the question is, it is something that I […]
Wellington Water Watchers celebrate 10 year anniversary
Local activist group continues to make waves in water conservation Local politicians joined members past and present to celebrate 10 years of the Wellington Water Watchers at the Wooly on March 18. According to the Wellington Water Watchers’ website, it is an “organization of citizens dedicated to the protection, restoration […]
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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.