The body’s physiological response to stress With final exams coming up, students have begun to study and spend all their free time in the library or empty classrooms. For those hoping to boost their overall mark with their exam, the pressure is on to study class notes and textbook readings. […]
Author: Odesia Howlett
V-Day Guelph and SlutWalk Guelph march against the patriarchy
Because some people still think clothes are an excuse for the atrocity that is rape, and that’s ridiculous I joined The Vagina Monologues in 2016 because I wanted to spend time with my girlfriend, the director of the show that year. I didn’t plan on auditioning (if you ask me, I […]
The dos and don’ts of protesting
A hands-on way to advance your movement Whether it’s SlutWalk, Take Back the Night, justice for black lives, a union workers strike, or Nestlé boycotts, the Guelph community is no stranger to a protest. Different types of protesting show solidarity with different causes, with rallying/marching being one of the most […]
#IWillMarch fights to reform gun laws
March for Our Lives brings Washington, Parkland, and Canadian students to the streets On March 24, 2018, March for Our Lives brought hundreds of thousands of students and their allies to the streets of over 800 cities and towns — including a few in Canada — to rally for gun […]
2018’s Best Picture nominees in one sentence
Fake your way through conversations with your cinephile buddies with these handy summaries! The Shape of Water He may be a cold fish, but he’s not a cold fish, know what I mean??? Darkest Hour Little known Harry Potter lore: Sirius Black escaped detection by the dementors for years by […]
Curtain Call brings Sweeney Todd back to its bloody roots
The demon barber of Fleet Street comes to Guelph Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street comes to Guelph this week as Curtain Call Productions’ (CCP) annual winter show. With a cast and crew of over 40 students, this production of Sweeney Todd is directed by Helen Victoria Toner, […]
Black history doesn’t end in February
Black History Month may be over, but black history is every day Four years ago, I wrote a piece on Black History Month being snubbed for The English Students’ Society’s blog called Sassy Saturdays. I’ve now had four Black History Months to think about things and you’ll be happy to know […]
StoneHammer Brewing hosts comedy show for Women’s Day
Comedy and beer make for a funny pairing On Thursday, March 8, in honour of International Women’s Day, StoneHammer Brewing hosted Laughs & Draughts, a comedy show with an all-female lineup at their brewery in Guelph. Roughly 50 people attended, and all door proceeds from the event were donated to Guelph-Wellington Women […]
Say “I love you”
The right time to drop the “L” word is different for everybody “I love you” can be a daunting phrase to say. Can you say it when you’re still just beginning to date, or only when you’re established partners? How early into the relationship are you allowed to say it? What […]
It’s okay to be a virgin
The only tip for students: take your time Being a virgin in university can be stressful. First year, especially in residence, seems to be a time for people to go on what can feel like sex-rampages. All parties seem to end in sex, people are partnering up, and then the infamous […]
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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.