Discrimination during job searching and on the job Have you ever applied for a job that you felt you were a good fit for, did well in the interview, and then found you didn’t get it? Even under normal circumstances, it’s an incredibly frustrating feeling. I think the reason it’s […]
Author: Mirali Almaula
Movie stars demand the proletariat watch their company parties
$100,000 loot bags are a thing for some reason Each and every year over the last 91 years, the Academy hosts their annual company party: the Academy Awards, which is also called the Oscars for reasons unknown but probably related to some elderly, caucasian gentleman. For those who may […]
Black History Month opening ceremony
Opening address, art display, and nooner concert begin the month’s many events The University of Guelph kicked off Black History Month in the UC courtyard with an opening address from the Guelph Black Student Association (GBSA), an art display, and a noon-hour concert. “From 1603 when Mathieu Da Costa set […]
Portrait of a local artist
Barbara Salsberg Mathews captures the beauty of Guelph on canvas The submissions we received for this special arts issue from Gryphons and Guelphites demonstrated the creative talent that thrives within our community. The submissions from Barbara Salsberg Mathews, a University of Guelph alumna of the fine arts program (1983), particularly […]
U of G student’s tweets on mental health go viral
Meeting reveals services must be better communicated to students On Dec. 5, University of Guelph student Victoria Raymond (@vraymondd) tweeted about the state of mental health at U of G: The initial tweet has since reached 920 likes and 373 retweets at the time of publishing. The thread that […]
You can’t be anything you want to be and here’s why
Halloween costumes and cultural appropriation The thought “What am I going to be for Halloween?” begins plaguing undecided minds by mid-October. As a child, selecting costumes was much easier than it is when you become an adult who is aware of the absurdities, inequalities, and injustices that are commonplace in […]
U of G alumna to run against Cam Guthrie for Mayor of Guelph
28-year-old theatre grad Aggie Mlynarz introduces her platform Former Provincial NDP candidate Agnieszka (Aggie) Mlynarz officially kicked off her campaign for Mayor of Guelph this morning. Mlynarz holds a B.A. and M.A. in Theatre Studies from the University of Guelph. “The Mayor’s chair is not generally regarded as a […]
Guelph-based theatre company stages Macbeth at George Luscombe Theatre
Something wickedly entertaining this way comes Presented by the Notorious Theatre Company and performed on the University of Guelph campus, Macbeth will run from July 5 to 7 at the George Luscombe Theatre. This twisted adaptation of Shakespeare’s Scottish play entertains, unsettles, and delivers from beginning to end. The original […]
SummerFest on the Green continued despite rain
Event featured activities for all ages and music performances The University of Guelph welcomed Gryphons and Guelphites of all ages to Johnston Green on June 24 to enjoy a free event: SummerFest on the Green. While the event did not seem to be as well-attended as last year’s due to […]
University of Guelph reopens, exams continue as scheduled
Rainfall warning for Southern Ontario continues The University of Guelph has reopened and resumed its regular operations. A rainfall warning for Southern Ontario should continue until 9 p.m. this evening, according to a Google Public Alert. “Students are reminded to put their safety first. If they can’t safely get to […]
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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.