Learning doesn’t stop in the classroom “Never let school get in the way of your education.” That expression, in one form or another, is unfortunate because the truth behind it is undeniable. We grow up being taught that an education is important – that we must work hard to obtain […]
Author: Carleigh Cathcart
Political Pussyfooting – we’re watching you
The invisible issues A common complaint around elections these days is that our young people don’t care about politics. But what seems to be overlooked in general conversation is that, often, politics doesn’t seem to care about our young people. As a low-20-something who’s been reading the newspaper since grade […]
What We Can Learn From Robin Williams’ Death
Mental health issues do not discriminate The recent passing of comedian and actor Robin Williams brought a shocked and saddened world together. Reactions ranged from surprise (at his continued struggle with depression) to despair (at the thought of such a bright light in the world brought dim). As just one […]
Why You’ll Like University So Much More Than High School
Trust me – it is so much better Hello, first years, and welcome to the University of Guelph! As our newest members of the university community, I’m sure you’ve spent the last two weeks overwhelmed with the influx of people, activities, and change in your life. As crazy as it […]
Family Over Food
Why my parents matter more than my plate Thanksgiving reminds us of many things we have to be grateful for – family, friends, health, and freedom. It’s a calendar reservation to take a moment from our hectic lives, step back, and appreciate how truly good we have it. Going into […]
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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.