Independent News for the University of Guelph Community
Stuck in the middle with… anyone? I’ve never been one for personal anthems, but these days seem like an awfully fitting time for a resurfacing of Stealer’s Wheel. As their rendition of “Stuck in the Middle with You” would tell it, lately it feels as though I am surrounded by […]
Looking out for the wellbeing of all animals On Sat, Oct. 15, the Ontario Veterinary College’s Animal Welfare Club hosted its 17th annual Animal Welfare Forum. Over 100 students, faculty, and members of the public enjoyed a free day of informative lectures from experts in the field of animal care […]
Every year at Halloween, it’s the same thing. Somebody, somewhere, wears a costume they find attractive or funny, and somebody else, somewhere else, is offended by it—and rightfully so. Some people are uncomfortable with costumes portraying other cultures, some people find it inappropriate to colour one’s skin for impersonation of […]
To the general public of the city of Guelph, As a fifth year University of Guelph student, I am so sorry. I would like to apologize for the behaviour of a small portion of my peers, who took it upon themselves to celebrate 2015’s homecoming in such an unfortunate and […]
Forget the ‘ass’ jokes because I can assure you, I’ve heard them all before—more than once. The barrage of eye-rolling misuses of the legitimate word aside, I truly did spend my summer learning from donkeys. Four months (and counting) as The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada’s Education Assistant have not just […]
An opinion regarding Sound End development I don’t know about you, but I fell in love with Guelph for all the reasons one might enjoy a walk in a small forest. The city’s large enough to always explore and find new things, yet small enough that the chance always exists […]
The price is not right Ah, money. You can’t live with it – you can’t live without it. In the case of Guelph, you can’t do anything without first consulting it. That, my friends, is a sad, sad thing. Of course, it isn’t just Guelph that uses finances as the […]
Eight reasons why I don’t drink alcohol “Wait…never? Like, not even once? Why not?” That’s most common reaction received when I tell people that not once in my 23 years have I had a sip of alcohol, (especially considering that on the dance floor, which I love, my moves definitely […]
Now a legal suit waiting to happen “Hi, and welcome to Lisa’s Tobogganing Farm. I’m your guide, Ethan, and I’ll be supervising your stay today. Once you’ve all signed these waivers, please continue on to the helmet fitting room to secure the appropriate headgear. You may then proceed to the […]
Understanding the need to remain sustainable The first time I ever saw the city or University of Guelph, was move-in day for my first year of university. I hadn’t taken any tours, or researched the layout or demographics. I had just always known that this was where I wanted to […]
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.