Oh, the horror! If you’re reading this, give yourself a pat on the back. You made it through February. Renowned in Canada for its furious bouts of extreme cold, February did not disappoint this year. Guelph, and a number of neighbouring towns and cities, saw the cold temperatures manifest themselves […]
Author: Connor Arsenault
Men’s Volleyball Team Sees Bittersweet End to Season
Gryphons succumb to the force of the Gael The W.F. Mitchell Athletic Centre was packed on the night of Feb. 7 as the men’s volleyball team took to the court for a lively match against the Queen’s Gaels. The atmosphere was full of energy throughout the game, with Guelph fans’ […]
Pollination: it’s the Bee’s Knees
What you need to know about nature’s indispensable service Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred from the male part of a flower to the female part of a flower. Pollination can happen in a number of ways. These ways include the dispersal of pollen by wind or […]
The Highs and Lows of Participating in Class
Why you should resolve to get more involved Some university classes base a portion of your grade on how well you participate in class, but being forced to participate shouldn’t be the only reason you do it. Although participating in class can seem like a daunting task at first, it […]
The Environmental Benefits of Shade Grown Coffee
Modern farming techniques detrimental to tropical biodiversity For many of us, the first thing that enters our minds when we wake up in the morning is how to get our hands on a cup of coffee. It doesn’t matter much where it comes from, how much it costs, or what […]
Ground-breaking deal reached between China and the United States
Top greenhouse gas emitters committed to serious reductions On Tuesday, November 11, a deal regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions was announced between the United States and China. This deal, which was negotiated in secret and involved months of dialogue between the two countries, is a game-changer when it comes to […]
Triple Header at DSTRCT on Halloween Weekend
Upstairs venue hosts musical performances On Saturday, Nov. 1, Pinball Sessions and Eleven hosted a lively Halloween show at DSTRCT. The venue was decked out with all sorts of Halloween decorations, and masked individuals made their way through the audience, some even up onto the stage. Up first was First […]
Project Safe Semester Deemed a Success
Third year of project sees heightened compliance For the third year in a row, a number of organizations in Guelph banded together to put a stop to hooliganism in Downtown Guelph, as well as several residential neighbourhoods throughout the city. Project Safe Semester is a collaborative effort between the City […]
World Wildlife Fund Publishes Startling Report
Humans to blame for declining wildlife populations The World Wildlife Fund has just released their 2014 report on the state of the world’s wildlife populations. The “Living Planet Report” provides an index by which to consider the changes in populations of various species around the world. The results of the […]
City of Guelph Introduces Online Voting
Move towards accessibility for this fall’s municipal election If you haven’t seen the names and faces of mayoral candidates on signs around Guelph, be informed that the city is fast approaching a municipal election. The official election day is set for Monday, Oct. 27. The current mayor, Karen Farbridge, is […]
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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.