Don’t let worrying about the future ruin your time in the present It was a regular day. My roommates and I were sitting in our living room in the house we’ve shared together for over two years, catching up on how our days were and what we had planned for […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
5 Days for the Homeless
University of Guelph students take on national campaign 5 Days for the Homeless is a national campaign, founded as a local initiative of business students at the University of Alberta. The campaign was first taken national in 2008. To date, the campaign has raised over $1 million for charitable organizations […]
Frigid Temperatures Freeze Pipes Across City
Oh, the horror! If you’re reading this, give yourself a pat on the back. You made it through February. Renowned in Canada for its furious bouts of extreme cold, February did not disappoint this year. Guelph, and a number of neighbouring towns and cities, saw the cold temperatures manifest themselves […]
Dsquared2unveils Controversial Line
Toronto-based fashion lable draw controversy with “Dsquaw” Canadian fashion designers Dean and Dan Caten have recently come under fire for a clothing line they unveiled at Milan Fashion Week on Monday, March, 2. The brothers – the creators of the Dsquared2 fashion line – unveiled a line of clothing seemingly […]
Under the Radar
U of G Blue Dot campaign The Blue Dot campaign is a national initiative, founded and run by the David Suzuki Foundation, supporting the movement to include the right to live in a healthy environment under judicial regulation in Canada. “Around the world, more than 110 nations recognize the right […]
Common Cents
A look at this week’s biggest business Sunday, March 8 – International Women’s Day for 2015 – was joined by another momentous occasion, thanks to the Clinton Foundation and the NotThere.org. In connection with the day’s events, the foundation worked to have female faces and images removed from known advertisements […]
Riker’s Island Rescue
Inmates rescue female officer at correctional facility Riker’s Island, New York City’s central jail complex and the second-largest prison facility in the United States, has been the subject of recent focus, following the attempted sexual assault of a female prison guard. On the evening of Feb. 28, the prison – […]
Co-op Student Awards Winners Announced
Winners awarded for co-op work achievement For students looking to gain critical life experience while working on completing their degrees, the University of Guelph’s co-op program offers a host of opportunities. The co-op program affords students the opportunity to work in a field of their choice, with employers ranging from […]
Clinton E-mail Conundrum
Scandal or manufactured controversy? On Monday, March 2, The New York Times reported that Hillary Clinton had potentially violated federal law in her use of a private email server for both personal and official business during her time as Secretary of State. Since then, Clinton has received intense scrutiny […]
When Old Friends Stop Being Good Friends
Stepping away from unhealthy friendships Friends are like the family you choose – they’re the ones who will pick up when you call hysterical in the middle of the night, the one’s who can make you laugh until you’re on the verge of tears, and, most importantly, they’re the ones […]
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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.