U of G to promote global research and begin important structural improvements In the past week, the University of Guelph has received over $110 million in grants for research and improved infrastructure. The grants received are almost all from the federal government, with a small portion of one grant coming […]
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What you need to know about riding the Guelph Transit system
Or how you’ll learn to stop worrying and love the bus Guelph Transit is one of the most useful services commuting students can access. It’s cheaper than taking a taxi, and students of the University of Guelph have access to transit through an additional cost included in tuition. At U […]
Bringing a smile to students’ faces—one hot dog at a time
In conversation with the man behind Bob’s Dogs Tucked beside some bushes just outside of the Bullring and across from Rozanski Hall is a modest hot dog stand playing cheerful music. The stand, called Bob’s Dogs, is open year-round: rain, snow, or shine. The man behind the stand is none […]
101 Things to Do Before You Graduate
Four years may seem like a long time, but it goes by super fast! See how many items you can check off from this list. Is there anything we are missing? Leave us a comment! Read The Ontarion Contribute to The Ontarion Get a Bob’s Dogs hot dog or veggie […]
Academic differences between university and high school
A crash course in higher education Welcome to your new home, a place where you will spend the next eight or so months eating, sleeping, socializing, and hopefully studying. While the excitement of starting a new chapter of your life may for now be overshadowing the fact that you’re back […]
Safe sex is sexy
Always remember that no means no Sex is meant to feel good and be fun, but it can be risky if not treated with respect. Practicing safe sex means eliminating worries about transmitting STIs or dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. Safe and consensual sex is sexy and will allow you […]
Student Resource Guide 2016-2017
Aboriginal Resource Centre (ARC) The Aboriginal Resource Centre provides a welcoming environment for all Aboriginal students and strives to make connections within the University community. Programs and services include: Aboriginal student advising and support, programs to help with the transition to university life, study support and tutoring assistance, as well […]
Toronto’s Field Trip festival brings more than music into the city
Field Trip entertains fans with music, art, and comedy in a two-day weekend festival Year after year, Field Trip is consistently my favourite festival to walk out of and this year was no different. The two-day weekend festival featured a wide array of acts such as The National, Robyn, Of […]
From the depths of the ocean to the newsroom
Everything happens for a reason I didn’t always want to be a journalist. As a child I had big dreams—at the age of five I can remember telling my sweet, old Nona that I wanted to be a judge, which she remembered and reminded me of every time I saw […]
Retraction: PhD student pushes boundaries of stem cell research in animals
On Thurs, June 22, The Ontarion published an article titled “PhD student pushes the boundaries of stem cell research in animals” which contained incorrect information. The article has been removed from our website and a retraction will be published in the next print issue 181.1. The Ontarion regrets the errors that […]
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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.