Taking action against sexual violence: The Harvey Weinstein scandal Over the past two weeks, Harvey Weinstein’s public image has been transformed from media mogul to disgraced outcast. At the time of publishing: 47 women have come forward, accusing Weinstein of sexual assault Weinstein has been ousted from his own production […]
Author: Tiann Nantais
Guelph’s new bus schedule gets lukewarm reviews
Students sound off on new routes and express service Students and commuters using Guelph transit have mixed feelings about the new bus schedule. The Ontarion spoke with a few students and commuters about their thoughts. “I love the new bus schedule, because it really suits my schedule,” said U of G […]
Yahoo! admits that 2013 hack impacted all users
Recent Equifax hack impacts 145 million Yahoo hack It was recently announced that all three billion Yahoo users were compromised in the August 2013 Yahoo hack. According to a statement from Yahoo early last week, most basic user information, such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers, were stolen. Equifax […]
Tiann’s top seven TV picks
Fall TV season includes old faves, new hits 1. Scandal Premiere date: Oct. 5 Why we love it: Strong female lead? Check. Steamy presidential affair? Check. Check. 2. Grey’s Anatomy Premiere date: Sept. 28 Why we love it: Come hell or high water, Grey’s Anatomy fans are in it for […]
C’est quoi?
Canadian federal and provincial politics As the House of Commons and the Legislative Assembly of Ontario return to their respective houses, it’s time to get reacquainted with the portfolios led by each level of government. Notably, the federal government is responsible for some unique portfolios such as Canadian heritage, which led […]
Would you major in growing weed?
Niagara College to offer certification in marijuana production Niagara College has announced that the school will begin to offer certification in Commercial Cannabis Production in the fall of 2018 at its Niagara-on-the-Lake campus. The program is the first of its kind in Canada, opening the doors for safe and educated growing […]
Crime Stoppers encourages U of G students to put safety first
“First of all, we’re not the police” In an attempt to increase awareness of their program amongst students, Crime Stoppers has partnered with the Campus Community Police to boost their presence on campus. The Ontarion sat down with Crime Stoppers program coordinator Sarah Bowers-Peter to talk about the organization’s goals and […]
Mayor Guthrie disappointed in students
Homecoming parties out of control Following the homecoming festivities that overtook Guelph this past weekend, Guelph Police Service (GPS) and the City of Guelph have received numerous complaints of inappropriate behaviour and disorderly conduct on the part of homecoming party-goers. According to Global News, there were over 5,000 people at […]
Mental illness on Netflix: 13 Reasons Why versus To the Bone
Depicting mental health in media is like walking a tightrope. On the one hand, portraying mental health offers the opportunity to de-stigmatize it and educate people. However, the media can also spread misinformation and, if these topics are handled recklessly, result in an increase of copycat actions. In 2017, Netflix released […]
What can you do to change the world?
The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals It’s easy to feel as though what you do isn’t making a difference. When working on solutions for the “big issues” of the day, students might wonder, “What’s the point?” Enter the University of Guelph’s Sustainability Office, who hosted the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals […]
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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.