Moore to retire following questionable choice of words Calling into question the integrity of women’s professional tennis, Indian Wells tournament director Raymond Moore resigned following a deeply controversial comment which offended individuals on and off the court. Sharing his opinion with members of the media, former tennis professional Moore credited […]
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A Matter of Facts: World Water Day
Casting a light on issues in northern Indigenous communities World Water Day, an event dedicated to spreading awareness of global water-related issues, highlighted the concern about potential drinking water contamination in northern Inuit communities. The event is hosted every March 22nd by UN-Water, a sector of the United Nations dedicated […]
Checklist for the “perfect” website
Insights on website basics This week, a focus on what you should include in the creation of your company’s online presence. In today’s world the Internet has become the platform for many successful business ventures to launch from. Whether it is monthly subscription boxes like Birchbox, online shopping destinations like […]
On this day…
Date: March 31st, 1776 On this day March 31st, the wife of John Adams, the former president of the United States, sent a letter to her husband urging him and the other members of the Continental Congress not to forget about the nation’s women. This was especially important, as this […]
Corporations boycotting Georgia State
Disney among corporations opposing Georgia’s anti-gay legislation A so-called religious “liberty bill” titled House Bill 757 backed by Republicans was passed through the Georgian House of Representatives Wednesday afternoon, on March 16, 2016. The Legislation was passed through the Senate hours later, and is currently awaiting to be signed by […]
U.S. police agencies destroying untested rape kits
An opinion on the American justice system The United States prides itself on being a firm believer in justice, and we can see this in various forms throughout the media—from crime shows and comic books in popular culture, to live news networks and politicians who claim they aim to make […]
In conversation with Rebecca L. Thomas
Halifax names new poet laureate Mi’kmaw woman Rebecca L. Thomas, Halifax’s new poet laureate, talks her new position, cultural appropriation, and missing and murdered Indigenous women. Halifax has recently picked their newest poet laureate: Slam Poet and Mi’kmaw woman Rebecca Thomas. The 30-year-old poet will become the sixth person to […]
Screw small talk, get straight to the point
The benefits of not talking about the weather on a date Remember the other day, when you were just sitting there thinking to yourself, “Gosh, I really love small talk?” No? Well, that’s because no one likes small talk. Small talk is like the gateway drug to the real deal: […]
It was the women on trial, not Ghomeshi
Reactions to the Jian Ghomeshi trial should be stronger After an unnecessarily long trial, Jian Ghomeshi has been acquitted on all charges. If you have even an inch of concern about sexual abuse and rape, you probably had a strong reaction to the verdict. Don’t let the trial fool you, […]
Letter to the Editor
To whom it may concern, In our beautiful city of Guelph, we have many organizations that promote becoming more environmentally friendly. From city funded programs to university student run projects, it spreads the awareness of becoming more eco-friendly and protecting our Earth. In my opinion, the projects that run now […]
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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.