Why you don’t have to struggle to be creative There is a misconception that, in order to be a successful artist, one must suffer through life with very little to produce uniquely creative and influential pieces of art. There are many examples of great artists who struggled and starved, but […]
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Self-driving cars: Are we ready yet?
An opinion on losing control On Feb. 14 2016, one of Google’s self-driving cars was involved in a collision with a bus while trying to merge lanes on El Camino Ave. in Mountain View California. The computer system on Google’s car predicted that the bus coming up behind it would […]
Respectful transit etiquette
Minding your manners on public transit Chances are, if you are a student, you’ve made good use of your Guelph Transit bus pass each semester. Whether you managed to catch the 58 thanks to a generous and patient driver, or watched with dismay as the 1A passed you declaring “Sorry […]
On this Day…
Date: March 10th, 1959 On this day, in 1959, the Tibetans banded together in revolt and surrounded the summer palace of the Dalai Lama in defiance of Chinese occupation forces. Nearly a decade before, in the fall of 1950, the Chinese occupation of Tibet began when troops from its People’s […]
A Matter of Facts: In with the old, out with the new
Researchers investigate the growing popularity of consignment clothing in Guelph Whether it’s finding a unique outfit, recycling old clothes or shopping local, Guelphites have many reasons for preferring consignment and second-hand clothing. Geography Master’s student Liz Homer, along with her advisor, Prof. Roberta Hawkins, is discovering the reasons behind the […]
The 10-hour grad rule: What is it?
Graduate studies students restricted by jobs As students begin to plan for the fall semester, seeking jobs on or off campus, new problems that some of us may not have never considered can also begin to arise. One of those new considerations for first time graduate students, or possibly even […]
Self-filling bottles that produce water out of light and air
This could be the water bottle that changes the world Fontus, a start-up company based in Vienna, has designed two self-filling water bottles called Airo and Ryde. Given the right climatic conditions, which are 30 to 40 degrees Celsius and 80 to 90 per cent humidity, these bottles take one […]
CRTC ruling for slim TV service now in effect
Twenty-five dollar TV starter packs are not without controversy Following a Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ruling last year, as of March 1, 2016, Canadian TV service providers must sell and advertise a basic package with options to add specific channels. [pullquote align=”left” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]…service providers must […]
Sleep deprivation linked to weight gain
Lack of sleep can lead to overindulging Got that urge for something sweet and salty mid-day? Are you craving pizza and beer before bed but don’t know why? Well, this may be of interest. A new study, released on March 1, 2016, backs the correlation between sleep deprivation and weight […]
FIFA elects new boss in wake of corruption scandal
Gianni Infantino to usher in a new era On Feb. 26, 2016, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) elected a new president, Gianni Infantino. This vote came after previous head Sepp Blatter and possible successor Michel Platini were both suspended from all football related activities for eight years following […]
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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.