U of G takes necessary steps to help survivors who come forward, but is a lack of accountability for perpetrators preventing survivors from seeking justice? Story by Matteo Cimellaro & Nanci Dos Santos Young women are at the highest risk of sexual assault in Canada. It is generally known that […]
Author: Matteo Cimellaro
The Ontarion: Year in Review
Our News Editor recounts his top moments on campus and in the Royal City 2018/19 has been an absurd news cycle, thankfully this list silences the white noise to recap how strongarm mandates and cultural awareness this year will continue to bleed into the next school year. Municipal Elections – […]
CFS and CSA protest Student Choice Initiative and advocate for greater accessibility in education
Two protests take place on one day at U of G Upon first glance, supporters of the political left on campus appeared out of sync as the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS), the Central Student Association (CSA), and the Revolutionary Student Movement organized two distinct province-wide protests on March 20 […]
FORD CHANGES CAMPUS CULTURE
Conservatives maintain campus organizations will survive if they innovate On Jan. 17, 2019, the provincial government announced that they are cutting tuition by 10 per cent and freezing those tuition rates for the next two years. The changes to tuition were made alongside three major changes that will impact students […]
Doug Ford finally consults with University Student Unions
Calls them crazy commie bastards In an unprecedented turn of events for campus policy decisions, Doug Ford and his government have finally consulted with students that are not active in select youth conservative groups. Jack Fisher, president of the Central Student Association (CSA), called the move a step in the […]
Contrarion discovers Ford uses one tub of hair gel per day
Hair gel is actually mayonnaise A month-long investigation into rumours surrounding what is used to hold Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s hair so far back on his head has concluded with all evidence pointing to bathtubs upon bathtubs full of mayonnaise. The Ontario government and the office of the premier denies […]
CSA Elections deadline extended until March 7
All voting for CSA positions and referendums can be accessed through GryphMail The Central Student Association (CSA) elections are ongoing with polls originally set to close at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6 being extended by a day to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 7. Undergraduate students at the University […]
Student Choice Initiative leaves CFRU scrambling for survival
Ford government’s action deems community radio “non-essential service,” workers and volunteers left in dismay On Jan. 17, 2019, the provincial PC government announced that they are cutting tuition rates by 10 per cent and freezing those rates for the next two years. The Ford government also replaced the Free Tuition […]
Mayor releases report on homelessness and community safety
Report comes on the heels of Cam Guthrie’s city address A report released last Wednesday, Feb. 20 from city hall announced an action plan that claims to make a measurable impact on the issue of homelessness in Guelph. The report comes after Mayor Cam Guthrie acknowledged his shortcomings related to […]
Rally on campus opposes OSAP cuts and Student Choice Initiative
CSA-organized rally decries Ford’s policy, advocates for postsecondary funding A student rally to voice opposition to the OSAP and grant cuts, as well as the Student Choice Initiative, was held at Branion Plaza on Monday, Feb. 4. Following the rally on campus, students and community members marched to the front […]
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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.