Is it time for a change? As of late, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has found itself at the centre of a number of unfortunate scandals and an ensuing media frenzy, bringing the otherwise insular and largely ignored arm of our government into the public eye. In a democracy such […]
Author: Jack Hinds
To Plan, or Not to Plan?
It depends on your frame of mind There are lots of websites out there trying to sell you the “perfect getaway.” While trips like these may satisfy the majority of those out there looking to get away from it all, that doesn’t mean that you need to conform to what […]
University of Guelph Hosts 91st Annual College Royal
Huge turnout carries Guelph tradition into it’s ninth decade For the 91st year in a row, the University of Guelph played host to College Royal, an open house and celebration of the university’s agricultural heritage. The event took place from March 21 to 22. College Royal has been plagued over […]
CrossFit: a Skeptic’s First Experience
The circuit that changed my opinion I’m not one to discourage people from changing their lives and getting fit. But, as a long-standing member of the fitness community, I’ve always been pretty skeptical of CrossFit. The guiding principle of the CrossFit business model is to engage people in high-intensity, functional […]
Caffeine and Energy Drinks
Moderation, as with everything, is key Many of us rely on caffeine and other supplements to maintain our concentration and perceived energy levels throughout the day. This can come in the form of coffee, energy drinks, or supplements like 5-Hour Energy. All good things, right? Keep us driving, keep us […]
Sustainability in Guelph
Building a responsible community Some tend to dislike the term ‘sustainability’ when applied to the environmental field. Generally, when that term is used, it isn’t actually applicable. So few human activities will ever be sustainable, either environmentally, economically, or socially. Something will almost always need to be consumed, and so […]
Webcomics: An Emerging Media with a Story to (show and) Tell
How comic published online become a distinctive medium It used to be thought that comic books were the safe haven of the nerdy, the outcast and the socially inept. Comics are fantasy worlds made up of people with phenomenal powers, overcoming insurmountable obstacles in the name of justice. While we’re […]
Toyota Mirai, Hyundai Tucson: Not the First of their Kind, but the First of a New Generation
What Hydrogen-fuelled vehicles bring to the table In the not-to-distant past, science fiction writers imagined a future where our vehicles would run on a clean-burning, powerful and silent fuel source. They also imagined we’d be flying around in vehicles that drove themselves, did our laundry, and brought us tea at […]
Playoffs Got You Nervous? Give Esports a Try!
A brief history of Esports I have been a gamer for a long time. I remember very distinctly the day my father installed Myst on our first computer, and I was hooked. Many years after that, I bought Battlefield 1942, not fully realizing that there was no way my parents […]
U of G Student Elected to Barrie City Council
Advice for youth entering politics Politics is a game best left to the aggressive, enthusiastic, personable, and experienced. It is not for the faint of heart. But it seems that, so often, we associate those traits with age. And though it may not necessarily be true, that belief is what […]
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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.