Tampons and that time of the month Most women from the ages of 12 to 50 go through the same thing every month: menstruation (more commonly known as the period). This means that almost a mind-blowing number of people use period products. They are such a staple in modern western […]
Author: Cat Cooper
Outdoor Cat: Bird box cleaning with the Wildlife Club
Entry #3, Guelph Lake Conservation Centre, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 I know my boots aren’t warm enough for walking through the snow, but I keep going anyway. It’s only ankle deep, but I can already feel my toes going numb, my wool socks doing little to prevent it. I am […]
A contrary view on the rise of the alt-right in Canada
Thoughts from a “right-leaning” person I am a centrist and a classical liberal, which (these days) qualifies me as a “right-leaning” person. As such, I wanted to write a response to The Ontarion’s coverage of the state of the alt-right in Canada. Do I believe the alt-right exists? Of course, […]
Outdoor Cat: Turning pieces of autumn into pieces of art
Entry #2: Leaf collecting in the University of Guelph Arboretum A cold wind rustles the branches overhead, a shower of yellow, orange, and red leaves fall all around me. I pause and look up, only to be smacked right in the face. I flinch and step back, my boyfriend chuckles […]
Why do we believe celebrities?
Reflecting on why celebrities’ opinions matter post Kanye at the White House Do celebrities influence people’s decisions more than experts? According to a few studies, the answer is yes. From health and wellness to politics and current events, celebrities seem to be the ones people turn to for advice and direction, […]
Thanksgiving should be celebrated, not protested
My perspective on the Turkey Day divide In recent years, Thanksgiving has become quite the controversial topic. On one hand, it is the same old wholesome holiday that is both cherished for the delicious food and dreaded for the extended family. On the other hand, Thanksgiving has become a symbol […]
Outdoor Cat: My first Wildlife Club trip: Fall is the best time to go camping
Entry #1: Sept. 21-23, 2018. Singing Sands of Bruce Peninsula. My Wildlife Club group clusters among the scraggly dune grass. Whispers of “snake” ripple through those of us who haven’t quite caught up yet. We all walk a little faster. Being vertically challenged, I have to stretch to see the […]
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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.