Hollow efforts or productive experiences Anyone involved in the job market knows of its competitive nature and overwhelming undercurrents. Internships provide an allure for new graduates or students wanting to gain experience and break into a certain industry with little previous experience, even if this means having to work unpaid. […]
Author: Ashley Gibson
Gay Men Finally to Donate Blood
Donations now being accepted at UBC clinic After ages of being deferred from donating blood in Canada, gay men are now encouraged to give blood at the one day “Rainbow Donor Clinic” in Vancouver, BC. As of yet, the blood is only used for research purposes and cannot yet be […]
The Ghosts of Aviation: Malaysia Airlines
Looking at the history of plane disappearances On Thursday, Jan. 29, the Malaysian government announced the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 327, which went missing in March, to be an accident. Australia, China, and Malaysia are continuing the search for evidence, but all passengers of the flight are presumed […]
Ebola Outbreak May Have Hit Turning Point
Africa sees dramatic decline in cases, but the fight is not over Almost a year after the Ebola outbreak was officially declared in West Africa, reported cases finally declining across the continent. If the trend continues, this may be the turning point toward the final stretch of the Ebola epidemic. […]
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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.