The year is 2006, the month, October. On the 23rd, just over a week shy of Halloween, My Chemical Romance dropped The Black Parade and changed my life forever. The Black Parade is a cinematic aural masterpiece. Right in the middle of my preteen (and ongoing) infatuation with Gerard Way, […]
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Web exclusive: The popularity of the YouTube rant video
Film yourself complaining and you could get internet famous YouTube has hosted viral videos over the years and generated many one-time stars. Videos have skyrocketed to the top charts without competition, only to be forgotten about mere days later. A rise without warning and a quick fade of a similar […]
Six signs you’re involved in too many extracurriculars
When is it time to slow down? I’m a busy person, but that’s because I choose to be. With heavy involvement around campus, a lot of my time is spent at meetings and events. Being involved in extracurriculars isn’t mandatory to graduate, so why get involved? It’s easy to get […]
Letter to the Editor
Re: Official proposal presented to UC Board As one of the representatives who attended from CUPE 1334 (not 3913), I appreciated being extended speaking rights. Unfortunately, I had to leave for another meeting before I voicing my concerns about the proposed renovations to the University Centre. CUPE 1334 has offices […]
Exploring the life and work of Lucile, Lady Duff-Gordon
Guelph museum presents history of local fashion icon The Guelph Civic Museum is currently commemorating the history of Guelph-raised fashion designer Lucile, Lady Duff-Gordon through two exhibits displaying her hugely interesting life and work as a dressmaker, as well as a four-part lecture series. The museum’s first-floor exhibit shows a […]
Gord Downie and Jeff Lemire announce Secret Path project
Tragically Hip frontman focuses efforts on indigenous struggles On Sept. 9, 2016, Gordon Downie, frontman of the Tragically Hip, announced a collaborative project with Canadian comic book artist Jeff Lemire. The project—called Secret Path—is a multi-media exhibit featuring a ten-song album written by Downie, a graphic novel drawn by Lemire, […]
Annual event offers advice to those dealing with eating disorders
Faces of Recovery allows survivors and family members to tell their stories The Waterloo-Wellington Eating Disorder Coalition hosted their annual Faces of Recovery event at the Guelph Youth Music Centre on Fri, Sept. 23. The event is used to gain awareness for eating disorders and to inspire others on their […]
Five tips for managing stress as the school year starts getting busy
Don’t forget to make time for yourself A social life, good grades, and an adequate amount of sleep. Choose one—maybe two—but not all three. This statement may seem true and relatable, especially when you are behind on three weeks worth of readings. You haven’t seen your friends in what seems […]
Mental health and wellness: The healing effects of nature
Reunited with nature and it feels so good At the start of my first year at Guelph, I found myself struggling to get out of bed, to check my email, to keep up with the constant flux and flow of life around me. I dropped a course and performed poorly […]
Gryphons drop Homecoming to Western 50-16
Reeling Guelph team drops 2-3 in the season For the first time in four years, the Guelph Gryphons have lost to Western—and they couldn’t have picked a worse time to do so. Already reeling from a surprising upset by Windsor and a nail biting loss to the resurgent GeeGees, Guelph […]
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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.