How more stuff doesn’t necessarily make us happy Picture the classic American Dream: the suburban home, the shiny cars, the lush lawn, the television glow. Ends always meet, and there is enough left over for new things and occasional trips. It is the picture-perfect snapshot of the life of a […]
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Pit bull bans lack heart and sense
No real logic behind Montreal’s recent vote When I was a kid, we often played a game called Hot Potato. This activity involved a group sitting in a circle, passing along an object (the “potato”) while singing a song. When the verse ended, whomever was holding the object was “out.” […]
Combining neuroscience and music to study Sting’s brain
McGill researcher finds where musical genres are mapped in the brain You don’t often find science and music mixing together. Using neuroscience to research music and how it affects the brain is a taboo topic, but McGill researcher Dr. Daniel J. Levitin manages to do just that. Levitin does research […]
The World Cup of Hockey is more than just a gimmick
Team North America and Team Europe shine in renewed tournament The World Cup of Hockey took place in Toronto this September for the first time in 12 years. The two-week best-on-best tournament included a preliminary round with eight teams. The top two teams from each group faced off in the […]
The pros and cons of getting involved in intramural sports
Creating a sustainable active lifestyle while at school The University of Guelph’s intramural leagues are a source of happiness and stress-management for thousands of students. However, if you aren’t careful, they can become the reason you’re sleeping in or skipping class. It’s all about striking a balance in your lifestyle. […]
U of G continues to play hardball for women’s fastpitch team
Club vs. varsity: what does it mean? It’s Tuesday night at the ball diamond on campus. On the main diamond, the Guelph women’s fastpitch team warms up for their double-header against the Ryerson Rams. Across the street, music echoes from the football stadium’s speakers as the varsity team practices. Women’s […]
University of Guelph professor shortlisted for academic award
Ajay Heble could receive $50,000 through SSHRC University of Guelph professor Ajay Heble is among three finalists chosen for a 2016 Impact Award from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). On Nov. 22 2016, Heble will find out if he will receive a $50,000 award for his collaborative […]
Gender reassignment surgery covered by Saskatchewan government
Provincial government clarifies cost in website update According to a recent update from the Saskatchewan government website, the provincial government will cover 100 per cent of the costs for gender reassignment surgery (GRS) within and outside the province, due to an increasing amount of people asking about the gender reassignment […]
Ontario’s minimum wage raises to $11.40 for 2016
Increased living costs bring increased hourly rates for minimum wage workers All minimum wage earners in Ontario received a slight increase in their earnings, as minimum wage increased from $11.25 to $11.40 on Oct. 1, 2016. This increase was brought on by the provincial government’s ongoing efforts to improve the […]
UC board fails to make decision about renovations
News in brief Tensions ran high throughout the Oct. 4 University Centre board meeting leading to a walkout by several members of the board to cause a loss of quorum for any further board decisions at that meeting. Following Don O’Leary’s proposal for renovations at the Sept. 20 UC board […]
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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.