Independent News for the University of Guelph Community
U of G ranks 15 in Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities list, driving university faculty and students to achieve academic excellence of G has been steadily climbing the ranks of Canada’s top research universities, securing itself on the 15th spot among 49 others. With a sponsored research income of over […]
Concerns arise over Respondus programs adding additional academic stress and disadvantaging anxious students and students of colour t’s no surprise that the transition to virtual learning has been a challenging one. However, a petition with over 4700 signatures against the use of LockDown Browser and proctored exam software at the […]
Canadian actor Elliot Page posted a letter to Instagram where he came out as transgender and spoke up about transphobia n Dec. 1, Elliot Page took to Instagram and posted a letter explaining that he is transgender and uses he/they pronouns. “I feel lucky to be writing this. To […]
The University of Guelph has named Sharmilla Rasheed as its upcoming vice-president of finance and operations. Rasheed is currently vice-president of finance and information services and chief financial officer at St. Joseph’s Health Centre in Guelph. There, she is in charge of finance, environmental services, information technology, and risk and […]
Hacker infiltrates a U of G Zoom lecture, making racist remarks heard by instructors and students, days after the University announces its anti-racism action plan n Sept. 30, the University of Guelph reported that an online Zoom class had been hacked by an unknown individual who made derogatory comments […]
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.