Efficient innovation for fighting deadly diseases made out of used tires In 2015, Brazil was hit by the Zika virus and it slowly spread throughout South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean infecting millions. The common symptoms of Zika virus are fever, dengue, mild headaches, malaise, conjunctivitis, joint pains […]
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Why are we so obsessed with serial killers?
Twisted fascinations in the modern age Society loves their serial killers. They have plastered their faces, stories onto our TV screens, crime novels, newsrooms and even psychology class. When the topic is brought up we all add our two-cents about historic killers such as the immortalized Jack the Ripper, the […]
Indiana governor receives calls protesting new abortion laws
New bill sparks protest and controversy Indiana recently passed new abortion legislation that further restricts women’s reproductive rights in the state. What Governor Mike Pence is calling a “comprehensive pro-life measure that affirms the value of all human life,” is being regarded by women as a gross infringement of their […]
Teardown of dams a win for the Yurok Tribe
Four hydro dams were shut down on the West Coast For West Coast tribes, the salmon is a sacred animal and was given by the Creator for sustenance and spiritual connections to the land. The Yurok tribe is no different to the other West Coast tribes, and their culture and […]
Body positivity of all sizes and genders
Societal pressures affect both men and women A slightly overweight guy in a series of fun poses, flaunting his American Eagle underwear caught the attention of many. The #AerieMan campaign was launched by American Eagle on March 23, 2016, to promote body positivity for men. This was launched in accompaniment […]
Photography students exhibit work at The Boarding House
Withheld exhibit displays bold and abstract photography by students Friday April 8, 2016, the Photo IV class had their opening at The Boarding House Gallery, hilariously named Withheld. The poster was blank with the title of the show printed on it, along with the date, time, and location of the […]
A closer look at the Panama Papers
What we know so far about the “biggest leak in history” On Sunday April 3, 2016, the world witnessed the largest data leak in history, after 11.5 million documents from Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca were released by a massive global reporting partnership of over 100 publications led by the […]
Ontario court rules on residential schools
Ontario Court of Appeals rules that residential school records are not federal records Survivors of Canada’s residential schools can have their stories of physical, sexual, and mental abuse archived if they wish. However, if they are not archived, the stories can be destroyed in 15 years, according to an Ontario […]
Guelph police seize drugs and money from student
Drug bust in East Village On Friday April 2, 2016, Guelph police seized several items from a University of Guelph residence building, subsequently charging a 19-year-old man with drug-related crimes. The Oakville man—a student at the university—was found in possession of various street drugs, including cocaine, MDMA, and marijuana. During […]
The integrity of the Great Barrier Reef in danger
Record high temperatures in the Pacific Ocean destroying coral reefs Since 1985, the Great Barrier Reef’s coral has been ravaged by tropical storms, invasive crown-of-thorns starfish, disease, and coral bleaching driven by rising ocean temperatures. Coral reefs are crucial incubators of the ocean’s ecosystem, providing food and shelter to a […]
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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.