The consequences of rebranding U of G has been making headlines recently due to its decision to carry out a $600,000 rebranding process. The entire contract was assigned to one American company. Sounds simple enough, right? Here’s where it gets tricky; the university did not take competitive bids from other companies, […]
Author: Quinn Baker
Solo teaser trailer begins to turn the tides of fan expectations
New film’s many stumbles suggest the difficulty of bringing balance to a cinematic universe It is no secret that Disney intends to make Star Wars films from now until the end of time. There are so many upcoming Star Wars projects that it’s impossible to keep track of them all. […]
Facebook content change creates crossroads for the news world
If it’s not in your newsfeed, will you search for it? I’ve always wondered where people find the articles that they read from The Ontarion. Do they grab a copy of it in the UC? Do they read it on the website? Do they find it advertised on Facebook? The […]
From Las Vegas to Puerto Rico
Reflecting on tragedy over Thanksgiving Tragedy seems to be around every corner. Las Vegas. Puerto Rico. And so many more instances that have been overshadowed or forgotten. It seems that every generation feels like they are living in the most chaotic time period in history, with anarchy taking precedence over reason […]
Netflix preview: Anticipating the second season of Riverdale
“A Kiss Before Dying” Spoiler alert: This article discusses season one of Riverdale. Has your countdown started yet? Mine has. Riverdale season two is set to be released on Netflix and the CW on Oct. 11 with a whopping 22 episodes, and fans could not be happier. Season one of […]
Balancing freedom and responsibility at school
Those of you starting your first year of university are probably relishing the new freedoms of being away from home. To quote William Wallace from Braveheart, you are probably thinking: “Freeedddooommm!” How could you not be excited? For the first time in your life, you are totally autonomous. You are now […]
Buying into politician photo-ops and social media branding
We’re not getting the whole story Three, two, one—cheese! That is the sound of a politician getting their picture taken. More specifically, it is the sound of a politician creating a brand. No wonder it always feels like they are trying to sell us stuff. That feeling is because they […]
Disney remake stirs up controversy over gay character
Beauty and the boycott The upcoming Beauty and the Beast film, starring Emma Watson, has recently been surrounded by controversy and public scrutiny. According to CBC news, American evangelist Franklin Graham has criticized the live action remake for promoting gay themes and is therefore “unchristian.” This has resulted in a […]
Old border security policies not suitable for new technology
Cell phone screening and personal privacy Are there sacrifices we have to make with our personal property and privacy, or is the government taking “protection” a little too far? This is exactly the question many Canadians are asking themselves in regards to a resurgent interest in border policies. The main […]
Choosing your university and looking back with new wisdom
The right decision isn’t always the obvious one Now is a time of heightened school stress—not just for university students, but also for those hopeful high school students who are waiting for their letters of acceptance. Looking back, it is easy to say that we—the community of people who are […]
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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.