Critically acclaimed films and super villain flops Now in its 89th year, the annual Academy Awards ceremony celebrates cinematic achievements in the film industry; the glitterati of the film world coming together for an evening that includes long acceptance speeches, champagne cocktails, and visions of that gold statuette standing on […]
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Cathartic Release: There’s snow way this is normal
Lack of snow and transparency concerning I’m not a statistician, I’m not a political analyst, and I’m certainly not a meteorologist, but something tells me that this wacky weather we’ve been experiencing in the last few months is not normal. In the weeks leading up to last semester’s exams, I […]
Questioning the intentions behind Bell’s mental health campaign
Let’s talk about corporate partnerships The University of Guelph, along with almost every other institution of higher education in Canada, is partnering with Bell Canada in an initiative to raise awareness about mental illness. Bell and its partners are marketing the initiative as Bell Let’s Talk Day and are raising funds […]
Student Support Network extends services
New Mental Well-being Group helping students make connections With mental health a prime topic of concern among Guelph students, extra attention has been given to the groups on campus that provide student support. The Mental Well-being Group is one of the newer resources on campus designed to provide support for […]
2017 fitness trends to fulfill your resolutions
New workout classes and childhood favourites are gaining popularity When the clock struck midnight on Jan. 1, many of us had our sights set on making this year the year we get fit. With January coming to a close, odds are many of us have slipped up on our New […]
Student-friendly travel options: Cost-effective camping on the beach for a unique holiday
For those unafraid of a bit of sand in their bed Planning trips can be super exciting and fun, but they can also be a stressful feat. The amount of money everything can cost combined with making major decisions about places to go and things to do can weigh on […]
Tech Showcase connects students with employers
Networking event offers a glimpse into the job market Aimed at connecting cooperative education students with employers, the University of Guelph’s sixth annual Tech Showcase was held at the Summerlee Science Complex on Jan. 18. Approximately 300 students from the School of Engineering and the School of Computer Science attended […]
A Gryphon’s account of a historic day for women in the U.S.
My march on Washington On Fri, Jan. 20 at 6:30 p.m., I boarded a flight in Toronto that was headed to Washington, D.C. I was one of the first to board the small propeller plane, but as I waited for the remaining 50 passengers to board the flight, I noticed […]
Police presence minimized for Toronto Pride
Discussing the new policies in effect for this year’s parade A vote to eliminate police presence at this year’s Toronto Pride Parade was passed on Jan. 17. This vote makes these changes permanent; no more officers taking part, walking alongside proud LGBTQ+ members of the community, waving the familiar rainbow […]
Guelph named among top 17 Canadian cities
Discovering the Royal City as an outsider Expedia has released their list of top cities to visit in Canada in 2017. Ranked among the likes of Montreal and Vancouver is the Royal City of Guelph. What makes Guelph so interesting to travellers? Could it be Guelph’s adorable hipster charm? Possibly. […]
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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.