A glimpse into the effects of the University of Guelph Aboriginal Initiative Last March, the University of Guelph announced it would be hiring five new Aboriginal professors and increase financial support for Indigenous scholars and graduate students. “This initiative will help the University transform its learning environment and further enhance […]
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Nuclear scientists move Doomsday Clock closer to midnight
Recent world events prompt nuclear scientists to modify their predictions On Jan. 26, the Science and Security Board of The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the minute hand of the “Doomsday Clock” 30 seconds forward, reaching to two minutes and 30 seconds to midnight. The Bulletin’s symbolic clock is used […]
U of G students give Bob’s Dogs proprietor a new guitar
Students raised over $600 to show their appreciation for campus champion Bob, the owner of the well-loved campus lunch spot Bob’s Dogs, was recently gifted with a brand-new guitar from some of the many students who love him. Third-year engineering student Jonathan MacPherson started fundraising last semester through the website […]
Fast food corporations introduce all-day breakfast to Canada
Guelph customers “egg-cited” for new menu changes Two of students’ go-to fast-food restaurants, McDonald’s and A&W, will begin to serve all-day breakfast options in February in an effort to satisfy consumers’ growing demand. The McDonald’s Corporation expects that as of Feb. 21, all of their locations across Canada will be […]
Candlelit vigil held to mourn victims of Québec City tragedy
Local community comes together at the Muslim Society of Guelph In the early evening of Jan. 29, a terrorist attack took place at the Québec City Islamic Cultural Centre that claimed the lives of six people and injured another 19, according to the Montreal Gazette. Reacting to this incident, Muhammed […]
My mental health story: The decision to ask for help saved my life
An ongoing battle with depression and anxiety A psychiatrist once explained my mental illness to me in terms of a spectrum. He said oftentimes depression and anxiety could feed into one another and, furthermore, cause one another. He characterized my struggles as having depression, which led to the development of […]
Student-friendly travel options: All-inclusive vacation packages and resorts
From resorts to guided tours, package deals can help you save on trips With Reading Week fast approaching and dreams of the summer starting to creep their way into our thoughts, the chance to travel is fast upon us. However, unless you want to spend major money, travel can sometimes […]
ONtrend: Men’s winter fashion calls for a casual layered look
Solid colours and camo make up the seasonal palette Two issues ago, I wrote about winter fashion for women that was both stylish and warm, so I thought it would only be fitting to follow up by looking at what men are wearing in these colder times. What I love […]
Letter to the editor
Canadians paying the price Recently I received an email from the Liberal Party of Canada asking me to tell them what I think about the Party’s accomplishments so far and what I feel should be their priorities in the future. I had a choice of about 45 issues that I […]
Letter to the editor
The importance of community These past few weeks have been difficult: we have lost students; Québec has experienced a tragedy triggered by hate; and our neighbour to the south is engaged in policies that impact on the rights of many. I will admit to struggling—feeling myself being dragged down into […]
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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.