Graduation can be exciting, but it can also leave students feeling stressed and unsure. Here’s what students in their final semester at U of G had to say about their biggest fears after graduation: [media-credit id=115 align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] “I’m not sure if this counts as a fear, but I’m most […]
Author: The Ontarion
Letter to the editor
Holding professors accountable Since high school, we’ve been told that university is a different ball game. Professors will not check in on you, they will not remind you of due dates, they will not baby or coddle you. I have accepted this. I understand this. What I will not accept […]
Embracing graffiti as a form of art and communication
Despite its controversy, graffiti has the ability to disseminate many messages The debate on whether graffiti is an urban art form or a nonsensical act of vandalism has been taking place for several decades now. While some individuals consider it to be synonymous with destruction of property, others argue that […]
Discussing the role of faith and identity in high fashion
Modesty is the new black Being a non-believer, I tend to tread lightly when discussing religious garments in worries of offending anyone due to my lack of knowledge on the topic. Although, it saddens me to admit that, nowadays, wearing garments and clothing that clearly identify one’s religion attracts a […]
It’s On Netflix: Aussie comedy series Please Like Me provides viewers with guiltless pleasure
Heavy-hitter Josh Thomas dabbles in the best and worst of growing up Please Like Me is an Australian show centered around 20-something Josh experiencing life, love, and death unfold before him. The show is written and directed by comedian Josh Thomas, who also plays the lead character of the same […]
Indie-mainstays Los Campesinos release Sick Scenes
“We’re stupid, but we’re happy” Famous for their upbeat deluge of vocal and instruments, Los Campesinos! (LC! for short) released their sixth studio album, Sick Scenes. LC! is a band from Wales whose members met at Cardiff University and started making some catchy upbeat indie rock, quickly earning themselves a […]
Isolation, women in punk rock, and touring with your idols
Marcia Hanson of Mobina Galore talks real life Since forming in 2010, Winnipeg band Mobina Galore has achieved notoriety for its explosive, fiery punk songs and outsider attitude. Despite being a band of just two members—guitarist and vocalist Jenna Priestner and drummer Marcia Hanson—the dynamic power-house duo was able to […]
Habitat for Humanity holds barbeque to thank the community
News in brief The local Habitat for Humanity chapter held a thank you barbeque on Feb. 25 at the Guelph ReStore location to celebrate the community’s continued support. Mayor Cam Guthrie attended the barbeque with his family and made a donation to the charitable organization. All sales and donations from […]
U of G astronaut hopeful makes Canadian Space Agency shortlist
In conversation with Scott VanBommel Last summer, the Canadian Space Agency announced that they were accepting applications for two highly coveted astronaut positions. Earlier in February, the shortlist of 72 candidates was announced, and amongst them was a University of Guelph PhD physics student, Scott VanBommel. This call for astronauts […]
OAC students celebrate Canadian Agriculture Day
Spreading ideas through conversation There is no one better positioned to talk about food and agriculture to the next generation of Canadians than the next generation of Canadian farmers. Students from the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) at the University of Guelph decided to utilize their knowledge and celebrate Canadian Agriculture […]
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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.