Ecological concerns arise over the effects of hydrazine Russia’s Rokot program sent a satellite into orbit on the morning of Sat, June 4. However, one stage of the rocket has come plummeting back down to Earth. The rocket is expected to land in northern Baffin Bay, between Baffin Island and […]
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Tampon Tuesday offers support to low income women in Guelph
Local business owner joins initiative to provide feminine hygiene products for lower income women Holly Mastrogiacomo, owner of Guelph consignment shop Smitten Apparel has decided to institute Tampon Tuesdays, part of a larger initiative to provide feminine hygiene products to women and girls living in poverty. Customers at Smitten Apparel […]
Summer movie preview
What movies are you most interested in seeing this summer? We all love going to the movies, grabbing the best seats in the house, chowing down on popcorn, M&Ms, and nachos, and drinking pops the size of a small child. All while enjoying the newest blockbuster. With that fun in […]
A Matter of Facts: Sometimes research can take a little bit longer to blossom
Flowering discovery in peach took a long route to publication A protein found in peaches could offer striking applications for agricultural industries, as well as human health—so why did it take almost seven years to publish? Dr. Sherif Sherif, a post-doctoral researcher in plant agriculture, was studying the role of […]
Growing pains for a society obsessed with constant progress
Bigger doesn’t always mean better A few weeks ago, I picked up my usual copy of the Toronto Star. The newspaper was running a specialty issue, branding it the “Innovation Edition” (IE). Contained within its many sections were articles that argued for rapid progression in areas varying from bionic bones […]
Learning to appreciate the beauty of an unmanicured lawn
A look at gardening from nature’s perspective Why do people love to garden? Is it the beauty of creating life from seed, soil, and sun? The satisfaction of seeing others enjoy a flower you planted? Or is it the unconscious desire to suppress nature and impose our control over the […]
When the summer cravings hit, snacking doesn’t have to be a sin
Five healthy foods to crave during the summer Food cravings sometimes feel like this indomitable figure behind us that whispers into our ear and tells us to grab that coffee, or ice cream, or potato chips, and with warm weather finally here, these delicious foods seem all the sweeter. Avoiding […]
Gryphon alumna inducted into the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame
Maria Gallo continues to inspire athletes as head coach of UBC women’s rugby On May 17, 2016, Guelph Gryphon alumna Maria Gallo was inducted into the City of Guelph Sports Hall of Fame. A Guelph native and Gryphon Hall of Fame inductee, Gallo continues to pave the path for women’s […]
A long weekend art rock spectacle all the way from Alberta
Van Gogh’s Ear presents Andy Ferguson, Terra, and Participation Beer on the tables of customers and artificial flowers in the hair of waitresses, Van Gogh’s Ear was warm with anticipation on Sunday, May 22 while their musical guests carried equipment to the stage, all the way from Alberta. Having spent […]
Album of the Week
Magic Eye is the first EP by the Germaphobes and was released by the band and Pleasence Records on Nov. 27, 2015, in the form of digital copies, cassette tapes, and vinyl. All of the songs on Magic Eye were written by the duo of frontmen, Paul Erlichman and Neil […]
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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.