An interest in the past or rebellion against the present? Many people are particularly attracted to the past, and, for some, the feeling is so strong that they feel as though they were born into the wrong generation. Historical nostalgia is a yearning for a time in the past that […]
Author: Rachel Van Zeumeren
Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
Moo-ving toward a solution for climate change? On Friday, March 6, the documentary Cowspiracy, directed by Kip Anderson, was shown at Silence, leaving many in the audience shocked. Anita Krajnc, the founder and co-organizer of The “Save Movement,” which promotes a vegan lifestyle and en masse, grassroots activism by revealing […]
The Battle of Student Budgeting
Some tips and advice to make saving easier When I told my mom I was writing an article on budgeting for this week’s paper, she laughed and said “Oh my god.” Her reaction was justified, because I am not an exemplary saver or budgeter. However, I don’t think it is […]
Three Muslim Students Killed in Chapel Hill Shooting
A closer look at media coverage of the tragedy On Feb. 10, three Muslim students were shot and killed in an apartment building near the University of North Carolina (UNC). The victims – Deah Barakat, 23, his wife, Yusor Abu-Salha, 21, and Yusor’s 19-year-old sister, Razan Abu-Salha – were often […]
Assisted Suicide: is Choice a Problem?
Euthanasia in Canada Assisted suicide has been a hotly debated topic for as long as I can remember, and the discussion has been brought closer to home this month, as assisted suicide is now legal in Canada. For me, the question of assisted suicide is not a question of whether […]
Food Insecurity Crisis in Nunavut
Is the situation getting better? In 2012, protesters from parts of Nunavut — specifically Iqaluit — sparked discussion about the sky-high food prices in the territory. These protesters shocked many people by exposing how much they were actually paying for everyday food and toiletry items: cabbage costing $28, chicken for […]
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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.