Professor Evan Fraser earns award from Pierre Trudeau Foundation Tuesday, Sept. 16 was an extraordinary day for Department of Geography Professor Evan Fraser, who made history for the University of Guelph. It was recently announced that Fraser received one of three nationally awarded Trudeau Fellowships to aid in his research. […]
Author: Emilio Ghloum
U of G Hosts Canadian Provincial Rugby Match-up
Ontario Blues face off against B.C. Bears in thriller On Sept. 18, the University of Guelph hosted a game between two powerhouse teams. The Ontario Blues, three time MacTier Rugby Champions, were looking to inch closer to their fourth Canadian Rugby Championship (CRC). With a win against the B.C. Bears, […]
The Ford Family and the Language of Health
Shedding light onto Rob Ford’s withdrawal from Mayoral candidacy Trivial as it may seem, there is an important message hidden deep within the entirety of the Ford fiasco. Now that Rob Ford has withdrawn from the mayoral race and his brother Doug has filled his place, there are more questions […]
Project Serve Boasts Immense Impact
Volunteerism and initiative headlines the 16th annual Project Serve event On Saturday, Sept. 13, volunteers across the city took part in an enormous effort to help shape Guelph and it’s community. Through the Project Serve program, volunteers are given a chance to connect with their community in an effective and […]
Gryphons Women’s Lacrosse Battled in Home Opener
Flashes of brilliance showcased despite back-to-back losses The Gryphons women’s lacrosse team had a tough challenge ahead of them on Sept. 13, taking on the Brock Badgers and the Laurier Golden Hawks in back-to-back games to open the 2014 season. The first challenge came with the Brock Badgers on […]
CSA 2014 By-Elections Announced
Vote and take part in shaping your campus “In order to understand what the CSA By-elections are, and what is being voted on, one must first understand what the CSA is,” claims Sonia Chwalek, the Communications and Corporate Affairs Commissioner of the CSA. The CSA is a student-run organization which […]
Places to Buckle Down and Study
A look at the different spots to study on campus The University of Guelph campus is filled with many unique and interesting places for a person to study. Whether you enjoy silence, proximity to food, or the sounds of students rushing to class, the campus hosts a place to study […]
Best Breakfasts in Guelph
Taking a look at some must-try breakfast places Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Without a good breakfast, it is difficult to find the motivation to head out into the world. Luckily for you, Guelph has a vast array of restaurants that will satisfy the cravings of […]
How to Survive First Year
Looking at some strategies towards balancing student life and social life Beginning your first year on your own and your first year of university can become quite the balancing act. From all the excitement and freedom from living on your own to the copious amounts of school work which will […]
Transitioning from High School to University
Ways to make the switch as smooth as possible Moving from High School to University can be a daunting task. With such an enormous change in environment, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the differences between high school and university. Experiences previously had in high school vary from person […]
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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.