“Know Your Status” is this year’s theme Dec. 1 is World AIDS day. Founded in 1988, the day aims to unite people in the fight against HIV/AIDS, show support for those living with it, and commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) weakens […]
Author: Tasha Falconer
Talk nerdy to me: Movember promotes men’s health issues
Extra facial hair aims to improve men’s quality of life This month you are likely to see more facial hair than normal; Movember is upon us. Movember, the combination of moustache and November, was started in Australia in 2003. The movement aims to “stop men dying too young,” by addressing […]
Restorative justice and why people prefer it over traditional justice
Applying restorative justice in cases of sexual assault may benefit victims and offenders Nov. 18 to 25 is Restorative Justice Week in Canada. Restorative justice (RJ) is an alternative to the traditional justice system in which people are imprisoned for their crimes. According to the Canadian government, RJ aims to […]
Talk nerdy to me: Trans Day of Remembrance
Honouring those killed due to anti-trans violence Tuesday, Nov. 20 is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR). Transgender is an umbrella term that describes a person whose gender does not match the expectations associated with the sex assigned to that person at birth. The day honours those who have died from […]
Talk Nerdy To Me: Media Literacy Week in Canada, addressing problematic sexual content in the media
Why you shouldn’t rely on television and movies for sex ed. Canada’s second annual Media Literacy Week is taking place from Nov. 5 to 9. According to the Media Literacy Week website, being media literate means you understand the techniques and impacts of media messages. While becoming media literate includes […]
Talk Nerdy To Me: Having sex and getting high — what you may not know
Sex, drugs, and rock and roll On Oct. 17, the legalization of cannabis took effect. Research on the impact of cannabis on sexual activity is limited, and more will need to be done now that Canadians are able to legally use cannabis. Of the few studies that have been done […]
Talk Nerdy To Me: Halloween isn’t the only time you can dress up and be naughty
The science and stats behind roleplaying in the bedroom Halloween is a time when you get to dress up as any character you want, but Halloween parties are not the only place where you can choose to be someone else. If interested, you can also be someone else in the […]
Talk Nerdy To Me: October is LGBT History Month
Learn about gay rights and related civil rights movements During October, I encourage you to learn more about the history and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community and not just throughout this month, but throughout the rest of the year as well. Canada is often seen as a leader for LGBTQ+ […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: What you should know about ovarian cancer and breast cancer
Awareness is the first step in saving lives Ovarian and breast cancer are common cancers in females and have similar risk factors. It is important to raise awareness for these forms of cancer in order to improve the chances of earlier detection. Knowing the risk factors, symptoms, and screening tests […]
HOMECOMING MORE THAN A GAME
Building community since 1922 Homecoming is a time-honoured tradition at universities across Canada, and the University of Guelph is no exception. U of G students and alumni alike are no stranger to school spirit. Enter the Glory Bowl — an event that reunites alumni on campus through a game of […]
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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.