Pipeline bursts in Yellowstone River A pipeline in the Yellowstone River burst this past week, flooding 50,400 gallons of oil into the river. The spill occurred approximately five miles north of Glendive, Montana, where residents are now being told to avoid drinking from tap water. The Yellowstone River, which is […]
Author: Emilio Ghloum
Combatting Writer’s Block: a War Worth Waging
The continuous and constant struggle of putting pen to paper – finger to key “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. […]
First-Year Seminars Encouraging Students to Think Critically
Enriching your university experience through a lesser-known course code The University of Guelph offers an enormous amount of services to their students to help make the transition to university life easier. First-year seminars prominently provide students with the opportunities to break out of their shells. Hosted by a variety of […]
Going to Class and Getting Out of Bed
The importance of attendance One of the most difficult things about the winter semester is dealing with the cold. Harsh, long, dark, and relentless, the windy Guelph mornings often make you not want to leave your warm bed. For students living on residence and off-campus, braving the cold and going […]
Tips for Managing your Semester
A variety of tools to help keep you on track The promise of a new year brings joy and splendor to many. For students however, a new year means, inevitably, a new semester – a second chance at any of the mistakes that may have been made in the fall. […]
A Glance at Learning Services and Writing Services
Looking at tools and resources available for students The University of Guelph library has a multitude of resources that can help you make this semester your best yet. Specifically, the importance of cultivating time management and organizational skills is an area of focus that involves a vast majority of students. […]
New Mining Bill Brings Potential Risk to Australian Environment
Controversial bill allows for license-free extraction In a new bill passed by the Queensland State Parliament, laws and legislations have been passed to help secure ground-water resources for large scale companies. The bill poses a crucial threat to the Great Barrier Reef, and has caused controversy among environmentalists. By allowing […]
Under the Radar
Cricket player Phillip Hughes dead from injury During a competitive cricket match held in Australia, 25-year-old Phillip Hughes was hit by a pitch and struck in the lower neck area. Playing on the South Australia cricket team, Hughes was a top order batsman, a role reserved for only the best […]
Keystone XL Pipeline Rejected by U.S. Senate
Controversial project falls one vote shy Another attempt to speed up the process of the Keystone XL pipeline was rejected by the U.S. Senate. Being a contentious proposal since its conception nearly six years ago, the pipeline has repeatedly been a topic of environmental discussion throughout Canadian politics. The Harper […]
University of Guelph Student Stabbed on Campus
Arrest made after further investigations On Nov. 21, an incident occurred on campus which resulted in the stabbing of a university student around Mills Hall residence. Guelph police and Guelph-Wellington Emergency Services (GWEMS) arrived on the scene as they responded to a report that a male university student had been […]
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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.