Undergraduates get published for field work in the Canadian north What started off as a typical Arctic Ecology field course in the Canadian north four years ago has led to 21 undergraduate students becoming academic authors in the journal The Canadian Entomologist. The students were part of the University of […]
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An introduction to anime: A different kind of cartoon
Some suggestions on where to start Who doesn’t like watching cartoons? I know I do, especially on Saturday mornings where you can just lay back, relax and watch old classics like Scooby-Doo, or even Loony Tunes. They’re enjoyable to watch for both kids and adults, especially with the smart little […]
Alison Rapp laid off from Nintendo
Former employee let go in a murky scenario Controversy has sprung up at Nintendo, everyone’s favourite family friendly video game company, with the recent firing of Nintendo of America employee Alison Rapp. Until her termination, Rapp worked at the Seattle branch of Nintendo of America in marketing, and had been […]
Nineteenth-century rural diarists hit CFRU this summer
These radio shows just gave “old school” a whole new meaning Professor Catharine A. Wilson’s MA history class is collaborating with Chris Currie from CFRU—the University of Guelph’s radio station—to create half-hour shows that will air weekly this summer. These radio shows feature 19th century diarists from the Rural Diary […]
Dungeons and Dragons banned in prisons
A 2010 ruling bans D&D from being played in prison Dungeons and Dragons or D&D requires players to follow a Dungeon Master or DM whose role is to create an experience that is immersive and engaging. D&D has been around since 1974, and 2014 marked its 70th anniversary. The most […]
P.E.I. rules in favour of abortion access
Pro-choice activists secure women’s rights stronghold On March 31, 2016, the Government of P.E.I. announced that abortions will be made available to the Island province by the end of the year. Activists with the group Abortion Access Now PEI Inc. have lobbied for the change in legislation, arguing that the […]
Star players suing U.S. soccer federation
Group including Hope Solo seek better wages In a struggle for equality, five World Cup winning American soccer stars have filed a complaint against the U.S. Soccer Federation. The complaint was issued by members of the American women’s soccer team who were denied the chance to negotiate for higher pay […]
Pharmaceutical giant drops patent protection
Increasing healthcare access in the world’s poorest nations Last week, the pharmaceutical juggernaut GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced that it does not intend to file patents in many of the world’s most underdeveloped countries. In doing so, the British-based GSK will open up the playing field for independent manufacturers to fabricate and […]
Countering radicalization through sports
Radical Play aims to engage communities TSN senior correspondent Rick Westhead, and senior field producer Josh Shiamen investigate stories of deradicalization using sports programs in Germany and Ireland. Germany has accepted more than one million refugees since the beginning of 2015, many of whom are young, unaccompanied Muslim men. Westhead […]
The Washout’s going away party
Guelph musician’s send-off features Pulled From Panels and a room full of bunnies The Washout played one last show in his hometown of Guelph before his trip out west to British Columbia. The Washout’s going away party was at Van Gogh’s on Friday, April 1, 2016, and happened to coincide […]
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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.