Dresscode double standards In response to a student being assaulted for wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat, Brenda Whiteside, associate vice-president of student affairs at the University of Guelph, commented to CBC News, “You need to be aware that people are going to react.” I personally have no problem […]
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Withhold hate and fear and expect justice in the end
A detour in social justice Antoine Leiris lost his wife in the Bataclan theatre attack in France on Nov. 15, 2015. Later, in an open letter posted to Facebook, he wrote, “I will not give you the satisfaction of hating you. You want it, but to respond to hatred with […]
Learning to stray from the “Aggie” pack
Try new things and meet new people As my four years as an animal science major within the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) nears the end, I have come to realize how few people I know outside of my college and the disconnect that exists between Aggies and the rest of […]
U of G professor connects the Bard with the Royal City
Shakespearean coincidences and Guelph’s expertise University of Guelph professor Daniel Fischlin gave a lecture on Guelph’s connections to Shakespeare on Nov. 14 at the local library. The talk drew on Fischlin’s involvement in the latest release of the Shakespeare Made in Canada series: Macbeth. Along with notable playwright and fellow […]
Using Netflix to learn new languages and dialects
A personal preference for subtitles Netflix has become a huge part of our everyday lives—Netflix and Chill being a very popular idiom—and a great way to unwind after a long day of lectures, tests, assignments, and jobs. Aside from its endless entertainment factors, Netflix also provides an opportunity to learn […]
Student-run print show offers variety of art prints for purchase
Print-making students get opportunity to talk shop and sell their work It’s been a busy weekend for University of Guelph’s studio art majors. In concurrence with Fair November happening in the University Centre over the weekend, Zavitz Hall hosted its annual student print sale. This student showcase event happens twice […]
The Weekly Scene: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
3.5 whimsical-magical-returns-to-the-Wizarding-World out of 4 Whimsical, brisk, and genuinely charming, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is the kind of film that is only truly possible when individual artistic teams place enough trust in one another to not overcompensate for any perceived flaws or inadequacies. Directed by David Yates—responsible […]
Album of the Week
Released in 1970 through Sussex Records, Sixto Diaz Rodriguez’s debut album Cold Fact was expected to affect change and dialogue much in the way of Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan. Twelve unbelievable tracks, keenly tuned to the social injustices of the ’60s and early ’70s, boasting lyrics that contained the […]
Guelph community comes together to protest pipeline
U of G joins 45 other vigils across Canada against Kinder Morgan pipeline On Mon, Nov. 21, a vigil was held in Branion Plaza at the University of Guelph in protest of the Kinder Morgan Pipeline. Many people on the west coast have been concerned about the proposed Kinder Morgan […]
Social media captures emotions following American election
Users voiced their fears over the possible outcomes of a Trump presidency After news spread that Donald Trump had been elected as the next president of the United States, people across the world took to social media to broadcast their reactions. While Trump supporters shared their joy for the outcome, […]
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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.