Madison “Maddy” Gough, an arts student in her first year at the University of Guelph, died Nov. 1, 2016. The cause of death has not been released to the public. Loving daughter of Bob Gough and Laura Ladouceur, Madison grew up in London, Ont. surrounded by friends and family. Described […]
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Finding an inexpensive and reliable fitness app to suit your needs
Weighing the pros and cons of the most popular mobile fitness apps For those who find getting active more of a chore than a pleasure, apps that enhance or distract from the experience can be helpful. These programs offer the advantages of expensive fitness trackers while using an item one […]
Social media, mental health, and globalization
A recent study published by the Journal of American Medical Informatics Association identified two specific spikes in discussions about mental health on Twitter. According to EurekAlert Science News, the study found “expected increases in response to planned behavioral health events,” such as Bell Let’s Talk campaigns and Suicide Prevention Day. But there was […]
Queer Identities Week helps to bring the community together
Events aim to create more safe and social spaces Oct. 24 to 30 marked Queer Identities Week on campus—a week where LGBTQ+ resource groups organize events that focus on varying aspects of the community. There were a number of events held throughout the week that aimed to provide support and […]
eBar kicks off Halloween weekend with indie music showcase
Kazoo! presents Versa, Baby Cages, and L CON Beneath the domino ceiling of Guelph’s eBar, Kazoo! kicked off their Halloween party on Fri, Oct. 28, bringing costumed locals together for a festive evening. After seeing a wizard walk in with a unicorn, followed by a cowboy and Leela from Futurama, a […]
The Phantom of the Opera screening merges the past with the present
Event pairs silent film with live music On Oct. 28, St. George’s Church invited the community to travel back in time for a screening of The Phantom of the Opera, starring Lon Chaney. Constructed in 1873, the church’s current structure speaks of the past with its 19th-century architecture, candlelit aisles, and […]
Katie Ewald and Bry Webb feature in Royal City Heroes series
The Making-Box continues to playfully lampoon local celebrities Bat venom, a neighbour who stalks you to South America, Neil Young. What sounds like improv sketch’s answer to Halloween was in fact another installment in the monthly series Royal City Heroes, which sees The Making-Box cast creating sketch comedy out of brief […]
Album of the Week
Ashley Frangipane, known by her stage name Halsey, is a 20-year-old New Jersey native who cultivated a dedicated following with just one EP to her name. A year later in 2015, Halsey dropped her debut album Badlands. Badlands brings a catchy pop vibe with her sound, falling somewhere between where Lorde meets […]
Popular app Vine to be shut down in six, five, four, three, two, one…
Twitter decides to unplug six-second video platform It has been announced that the popular social media network Vine will be shutting down. This is in line with its parent company Twitter’s decision to cut nine per cent of its workforce. Twitter will be cutting roughly 350 staff due to the […]
Guelph’s international students take on Canada’s Wonderland Halloween Haunt
On Oct. 31, international students of the University of Guelph went on a trip to Canada’s Wonderland for this year’s Halloween. The event was hosted by the International Student Organization and Chinese Students and Scholars Association. Without question, the haunted houses were the most exciting part of the night, offering […]
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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.