A number of concerns addressed at Sept. 20 meeting A proposal for renovations that would affect the first-floor and the basement of the University Centre (UC) was presented at the UC board meeting on Sept. 20. Don O’Leary, vice-president of finance for the University, and Shane Danis, project manager for […]
Author: Dana Bellamy
Offering advice to students living with chronic illnesses
Learning how to manage the stress of school and IBD Going through university is stressful for most students, but for students living with a chronic illness, learning to manage that stress is crucial. Rachel Chisholm learned that lesson the hard way while completing her undergrad. Now, as she completes her […]
Guelph artist tells story of nonconformity in new book
From travels in Africa to local book launch Guelph artist and animator Garth Laidlaw has been able to combine his passions for unconventional storytelling and illustration in his newly published children’s book, Sayni and the Windowjet Brothers. Having studied animation at Sheridan College, Laidlaw spends much of his time working […]
Official proposal presented to UC Board
News in brief Don O’Leary, University of Guelph’s vice-president of finance, presented a proposal for University Centre renovations to the UC board of directors on Tues, Sept. 20, 2016. O’Leary’s presentation indicated the need for renovations to give the first floor and basement of the UC a facelift, including bringing […]
Proposal for university centre renovations to be presented to UC board
With its ever-climbing enrolment numbers, the University of Guelph has seen an increasing need for student space, prompting a proposal from vice-president of finance Don O’Leary to renovate the University Centre (UC). The proposal for renovations to the first floor and Peter Clark Hall area will be presented to the […]
Editor’s welcome
Dear new and returning students, On behalf of the staff here at The Ontarion, welcome to a new year at the University of Guelph! Whether this is your first year, your last year, or somewhere in between, now is the time to explore new ideas and engage with the world […]
The lifelong perks of being a student at the University of Guelph
Gryphons have it pretty good As a student at the University of Guelph, you may not know it yet, but you are lucky. Not only are you lucky enough to have the opportunity to pursue post-secondary education, but you are also about to do so at one of the top universities […]
Seven movies about university that are based on true events
Student life on the big screen Movies made about university life are often exaggerated to the point of being absolutely unrealistic. Even these films based around true events may not be completely accurate, but they do tell inspirational stories that might just spark some motivation during your time at university. […]
Places to study on and off campus
Finding the right location is key You have an exam coming up. You know you need to study and you have every intention to do so. You pull out your books and open to the first page. But wait… Your apartment looks a little messy. In fact, it looks a […]
Tips for acing (and maybe actually enjoying) your lecture courses
Make the most of your time in the classroom Love them or hate them, lectures make up a significant portion of your time spent in university. You may also spend a great deal of time reading books and working on assignments, but your lectures could very well teach you some […]
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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.