Independent News for the University of Guelph Community
Breaking down: The who, what, were, when, and why Voter registration What you need to bring with you What is the Federal Election? The Canadian federal election determines who will become the Prime Minister. In each electoral district, or “riding,” Canadians elect a member of parliament (MP) who is sent […]
U of G prof’s radio show hopes to connect youth through science When he’s not teaching physics, Prof. Jason Thomas is entertaining audiences as the sideshow artist, Burnaby Q. Orbax. The world record-breaking U of G professor’s latest endeavour is bringing his live science show, Orbax and Pepper do Science, […]
I was born and raised in Ontario, where canoe trips are the hallmark of outdoor adventuring. I knew little about hiking trips until I worked at a summer camp in Vermont and spent a few days hiking on the Long Trail. I fell in love with the idea of carrying […]
Poem & Photos by Emily Matin Shame i am unworthy there is something wrong with me for letting it happen for not telling sooner for loving her like a sister despite what she did for being scared to trust Shame there is something wrong with these breasts that grew out […]
Effects of sexual violence on sexual intimacy and supports available “My first time was memorable because of what I don’t remember,” said a female survivor. “I don’t remember her gentle hands and tender kisses on my breasts because numbness had become my default for being touched there. My body was […]
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.