Always always remembering that this too shall pass “This too shall pass” may be a cliché, but it’s one that has carried me through some of the darkest times of my life. For all the support that is available, there will inevitably be times when you reach for help, but […]
Author: Mirali Almaula
The convenience and cons of planned meal delivery services
Why you should and shouldn’t eat like future-folk Meal delivery services drop off a cardboard box at your house filled with the recipes and (almost) all of the ingredients you need to make a certain number of meals. This style of grocery delivery is different from online grocery delivery because […]
Student-friendly recipe of the week: Pineapple salsa
This fresh salsa hits a sweet note This recipe for fresh salsa—also known as salsa fresca or pico de gallo—mixes sweet and savoury flavours by adding pineapple. Let me start by saying that I love pineapple. I like it on my pizzas, I like it fresh, and I like it […]
ONdating: Why partial-ghosting should be a chance to self-reflect
A change in perspective leads to a more positive inner monologue New relationships are great; they’re fun and light and make you feel good. But sometimes, this feeling can disappear with just one text—or lack thereof. You send a text and it goes unanswered. It wasn’t really an important text, […]
Student-friendly recipe of the week: Twice-fried plantain chips
Craving a banana and a potato? There’s no need to decide This student-friendly take on Puerto Rican tostones, or twice-fried plantain chips, is an excellent appetizer, side dish, or snack you eat a whole bowl of while studying. In this recipe, plantains are peeled, chopped into chunks, pan fried in […]
ONdating: Five ways to protect yourself on a first date you met online
Forming a few good safety habits can make dating much more fun Even though I’ve been online dating for the better part of my 20s, I’m still as cautious about going on a date as I was the very first time. The main difference is that I’ve made it a […]
Student-friendly recipe of the week: Tuna salad sandwich
Packing protein into a quick lunch Tuna salad sandwiches are an easy way to include protein when you’re on the go. The great thing about tuna salad (and about sandwiches in general) is that you can make them as complicated or as simple as you want. For example, among the […]
ONdating: Breaking up with the spark
When I met the boys who gave me no butterflies There is a myth that I’ve believed for my whole life: the spark. It’s the newfangled “love at first sight.” It’s the thing people say is missing when they aren’t attracted to you. It’s the feeling you get in your […]
Student-friendly recipe of the week: Sweet potato quesadillas
Cheese quesadillas get a fancy makeover This sweet potato quesadilla recipe invites black beans, pickled jalapeños, and Camembert cheese to the taste party in your face. I love recipes that mix a lot of flavours together; the sweetness of the potatoes and black beans, the spice from the jalapeños, and […]
Five ways to avoid wasting your time while dating online
There are a lot of fish in the sea—know which ones to throw back Some think that online dating is quick and easy—a swipe here, a swipe there, and ta-dah! In reality, it’s actually incredibly time-consuming to sift through profiles and photos, to answer hundreds of multiple choice questions, 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.