When being “connected” isn’t necessarily a good thing Because mental illnesses often leave us feeling isolated, many of those suffering have benefitted from technology’s ability to make access to resources, help, and peer groups easier. While there is no disputing the valuable role technology plays in raising awareness of mental […]
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ONtrend: The benefits of thrift finds over full price shopping
In today’s thrift scene, the hard work is done for you As the season of winter is hopefully coming to an end, the awkward weather is upon us. With the struggle to stay warm in the morning, but not melt in the afternoon warmth, the need for new pieces in […]
Coping with the mental and physical anguish of a broken heart
Learning about love through loss You see it in the movies and TV shows. When the protagonist—almost always female—gets dumped by her idiotic boyfriend, she spends a chunk of the plotline sulking in the cheesiest way: eating ice cream, not getting out of bed, and crying on a daily basis. […]
Trudeau faces a shifting public perception at home and abroad
The end of the honeymoon “Oh, you’re from Canada? Your prime minister is really hot.” This has become my most widely received comment since I’ve been on a semester abroad in England (after the typical comments on Canadian winters, of course). To be fair, it isn’t the worst comment to […]
Fourth-year fears: Part 1
Fourth-year students were asked about their greatest fear after graduation. Here’s what they had to say: [media-credit name=”Mary-Kate Pizzuti” align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] “There are a lot of uncertainties heading into the real world, but my biggest fear is not providing for my family the same way my parents provided for me. […]
Canada among countries with longest wait times for health care
Overall patient satisfaction outweighs wait times You’re sick. You have been for about a week. A terrible cough accompanies a pounding headache, complete with a nose that runs like a tap. You know it’s about time to give in and finally see a doctor, but when you call, the receptionist […]
Oscars 2017 offers the best and worst of celebrity status
Hollywood glamour, arguments for unity, plus a big twist The 89th Academy Awards—an evening dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements in film—veered between light-hearted jokes led by host Jimmy Kimmel and passionate arguments for peace and unity by winners and presenters. This year, the ceremony held on Feb. 26 played up […]
Experiencing Guelph’s first virtual reality arcade
Taking training for the zombie apocalypse to the next level Suddenly, out of the corner of your eye, you see a sinister shape lumbering towards you from the depths of the murky sewers. Your heart skips a few beats—it’s a zombie! With a few well-timed shots from your shotgun, the […]
Album of the Week
It’s March, so you know what that means—it’s time to start listening to all your absurdly upbeat summer road trip playlists because, hey, you’re nothing if not a masochist, and there’s nothing like listening to some chill east-meets-west surf-rock “chunes” while driving 95 km northbound on the grey and grisly […]
Using “pillow talk” to increase sexual and reproductive awareness
Campaign encourages more positive sexual attitudes Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week takes place this week from February 12 to 18, coinciding with Valentine’s Day. The week is hosted by Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, a progressive and pro-choice charitable organization founded in 2014. The organization aims to […]
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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.