Google and Twitter have announced plans to introduce a new “instant article” format to their sites this fall. This format will allow users to pull up stories from within an app without having to navigate to an external browser or wait for content to load. The purpose of this program, […]
Author: Kaya Firth
Maple Leafs playing the long game
The Toronto Maple Leafs are planning to shake things up in the 2015-16 season, and season ticket holders were told by club president Brendan Shanahan, “Do not be embarrassed to be Leaf fans. Be proud and hold your head high.” This inspiring statement kicked off the second annual Leafs Nation […]
Mental health & Wellness: Routine
Routines, however flexible and varied, are pretty much unavoidable for students. Although many people object to routines because they prefer an open-ended schedule, there are many proven benefits to getting into a groove. Research indicates that routines greatly reduce the cognitive demands on individuals and by doing so preserve our […]
Summer months a challenge for blood donation
On June 14, Canadian Blood Services and the World Health Organization observed World Blood Donor Day. “One of our objectives was to raise awareness going into summer months – to remind people that the need for blood is constant,” said Michael Betel, Director of Donor Relations for Canadian Blood Services. […]
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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.