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Author: The Ontarion
Do movie trailers reveal too much?
Movie trailers and the recent trend of spoiling the movies Trailers are undoubtedly the most effective form of marketing for films as the medium has evolved to where trailers are found everywhere. Prior to television and Internet, the only place to watch movies was at the theatre. As such, movie […]
It’s “Paddy’s”, not “Patty’s”
St. Patrick’s Day: Danger or harmless fun? It is the day after St. Paddy’s on the University of Guelph campus. People are wandering around as if it were Sunday morning. The grogginess of their night perceivable through their collective gait. No one questions the out-of-place hangovers or the reason half […]
Keep it secret, keep it safe
How we get in the way of our own success It’s now halfway through March and the resolutions that were made in the New Year’s fervor of 2016 may seem like a lifetime away. At the beginning, you and your friends proudly inform one another about all the positive changes […]
Our throwaway society
How waste has come to define our society In a world that is constantly searching for brand new, state-of-the-art innovations that we need to have, it’s easy to forget the old, discarded items we once loved. It seems as though everything we do own is packaged, wrapped, or engulfed in […]
The power of sport to encourage diversity
Film discussses powerful role of sport In the dying moments of a close game, the power of sport to connect people from all walks of life is tangible. Although the seconds will slip off the clock and the stadium will empty, the opportunity for athletes to inspire change off the […]
University fundraiser shows Gryphons Care
Dinner supporting Syrian student refugees Peter Clark Hall, the same place you get your bus ticket from and probably had to sit through some form of gruelling orientation game in, was a bustling centre of inspiration and laughs on the evening of March 7, 2016. Students, faculty, and guests alike […]
Money to My Ears: The Top
A spotlight on finance-based podcasts If you are in the market to hear words of wisdom from the best of the best, then this podcast is the one for you. The Top connects listeners to the top entrepreneurs of the time and reveals how much they sold last month, how […]
A new way to talk: Period emojis
Attempt at masking menstruation flops People love emojis, and why wouldn’t they? Having interesting little pictures to use in daily conversations to represent what we are currently doing or even how we’re feeling is fun. There’s a huge variety to choose from—emojis that range from food, tiny people, clothes, and […]
On this Day…
Date: March 17th On this day, most of the world will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! The religious day is celebrated annually on the 17th of March and traditionally represents the day it is believed that St. Patrick passed away in 460 A.D. Though the Irish have observed the day […]
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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.