A battle faced by everyone Arriving in a new place surrounded by new people is not the most comforting situation for everyone. Although surrounded by many, it is easy to still feel alone when crowded by so much unfamiliarity. These feelings often strike unannounced and although uncomfortable, feelings of homesickness […]
Author: Emily Jones
Volunteering in Guelph
The importance of lending a helping hand Looking to get involved? You came to the right city. If you haven’t already, you will soon enough feel the energy that the City of Guelph and the university have to offer. Volunteering on campus and throughout the community can enrich your life […]
Eating on Campus
Creelman, The Bullring, and many more The options are seemingly endless at the University of Guelph, which should be no surprise considering the university has been among the top schools awarded for their culinary expertise for close to a decade. Your taste buds are in good company here. When moving […]
Social Media
Use it, but use it with intention In a recent interview, Andrea Karpala, Communications Manager for the CIO/Chief Librarian and Chair of the Library Social Media Committee, Jessica Westlake, Executive Assistant to the Associate Vice-President (Student Affairs), and former intern Belu Follin sat for an interview with The […]
Eating Well
The balancing act of adapting to university life Eating well when moving away to university, or coming back to school after being off and active all summer long, is definitely a task – like everything else in life, it is something that you need to consciously focus on to accomplish. […]
Balancing Life as a Student
Productivity, self-care, and leisure People often concentrate on the importance of being physically fit and take time to work on the outsides of their bodies, but it is extremely important to find balance all around. Being healthy from the inside-out is a task that takes some planning and dedication, but […]
Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
Talking openly about mental health This year at The Ontarion, there will be a weekly column titled “Mental Health and Wellness,” which will touch on several different kinds of staying mentally healthy and feeling well in day-to-day life. The column will be a place where people can openly discuss how […]
Preparing for Graduation From Day One
How to stay on track One of the biggest differences when transitioning from high school to university is the amount of control you have over your own success. This is both exhilarating and challenging. This control involves planning and organizing for your years ahead, so one of the best decisions […]
University Learning and Study Tips
How to get in the zone and prosper Getting accustomed to different styles of university learning is a task that often takes some time to master. It is not something that happens overnight, and it requires some dedication, but learning these skills now will help you in each course taken […]
In Conversation with Professor Sean Lyons
The future of the job market: an insightful reflection Emily Jones: First, tell me a bit about your position in Guelph and how you became interested in this area of study. Prof. Sean Lyons: I came to Guelph in 2007 after having taught at St. Francis Xavier University in Nova […]
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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.