Signs you’re crushing your 20s (even if it doesn’t feel like it) While procrastinating my work (what? Marking papers?) and my readings (what even are books?), I found a wonderful pin from Hello Giggles. This pin, in all its kind glory, assured me that my wasting my time pinning pictures […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Warm-up with a scrumptious chorizo chili The past few weeks have been blistery and cold, and with the cold comes the perfect opportunity to heat things up in the kitchen. For years I have been making chili, but usually it is of the vegetarian, or original beef, variety. This time, […]
Science Avenue: Male Pattern Baldness
A thickening problem of thinning proportions What is Male Pattern Baldness? Every now and then, Science Avenue likes to veer away from the doom-and-gloom researching of topics like palm oil, to focus on something lighthearted that affects people in often strange and fascinating ways. However, before I continue, I’d like […]
Life 101: Setting Goals and Making Plans
There is a difference but both are necessary Setting goals means nothing without having a plan in place. I have always been a plan-maker – constantly thinking about my future and how I can reach the goals that I have in place. It struck me in discussing matters of achievement […]
Learning from Classes You Don’t Like
How to get the most of every class Ideally, you set yourself up so that you do the things you enjoy. Life is short, so why bother doing things you dislike, or wasting time on topics, places, or people you don’t like? Realistically, it’s not so easy — […]
The Truth Inquiry
Does god convict us of thought crimes? Some atheists, most predominantly the late Christopher Hitchens, have expressed disgust and indignation with the god of the bible, who seems to convict and condemn us not only for our actions, but also our innermost thoughts and desires. In an acceptance speech in […]
Letter to the Editor
Hi Emily, I was truly astonished to see the quality of content and presentation in your newspaper. It’s not common for me to read through an entire issue of The Ontarion – the University of Guelph’s Independent Student Newspaper. One of my daughters did go to U of G 15 years ago, but my own experience from 45-years-ago in an American […]
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 […]
Changing the Subject: 50 Shades of Grey
Controversy surrounding the film For anyone who spends at least a few minutes a day browsing the web, it is no secret that the recent release of the 50 Shades of Grey movie has stirred quite a controversy. Before I dive into the criticism behind the film and first novel, […]
Tensions Escalate in Jordan-ISIS Conflict
56 airstrikes in three days take out dozens of soldiers “My Ummah, Dawn has appeared, so await the expected victory. The Islamic State has arisen by the blood of the righteous.” The words of the Dawlat al-Islam Qamat, the chilling anthem of the ISIS, has rung its chorus through the […]
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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.