Looking at the benefits of different kinds of naps Preparing for exams, but you just pulled an all-nighter the day before? Feeling seriously sleep deprived and desperately in need of a coffee with three espresso shots to stay alive? It’s time to try power naps. Naps are proven to help […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Animal Ethics: a Brief Look at Adaption and Awareness
Exploring different facets of animal ethics For centuries, the relationship between humans and animals has shifted and changed to fit the social and political landscape. While domestication has brought certain household animals closer to humans over recent years, various questions have been brought forward discussing animal consciousness and cognitive ability. […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I wish to provide some perspective on the article written, entitled “Reasons to think a human fetus is a person” by Tom Oberle. Mr. Oberle has expressed many valid points within this piece that I would like to address. Now, I am not one to protest the rights […]
Why it is Nonsensical to use Social Media to Hate on Other Majors
Anonymous App makes being rude all too easy Yik Yak is an anonymous sharing app that has taken our school by storm, and I enjoy it as much as the next person. It often makes me laugh, and is very relatable for university students. Comments are even usually respectful, considering […]
The American Sniper Controversy
New Clint Eastwood movie has people talking On Jan. 16, Clint Eastwood’s much-hyped war movie American Sniper would be released in movie theatres worldwide. As the real-life story of gunman Chris Kyle and his postwar experiences with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the film’s ambiguous message has made it a center-piece for […]
Why I Love Football but Despise the NFL
Investigating what fuels my dislike for the league First and foremost I’d like to assert that I love the sport of football. It is a thrilling three hours of breathtaking athletics and astounding human achievement. That being said, I wholeheartedly despise the NFL and its reprehensible conduct towards its players, […]
Meet the CSA Contenders!
Academic and University Affairs Commissioner Name: Peter Miller Program: History Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m a chill person who is upset about high tuition fees and budget cuts. Why are you running for this position? I’ve decided to run for re-election because I want to continue helping to build […]
In Conversation with Mayor Cam Guthrie
No regrets, no cooking – yes transit To say that the recent mayoral campaign was fiery might be an understatement. However, the campaign is over and session has officially begun; the city’s new mayor, Cam Guthrie, is now looking to put his words and promises into action. …the city’s new […]
Obama’s State Of the Union Address
Short-changed on foreign policy Barack Obama had much of Congress – mainly Democrats and honourary guests –standing and cheering on Tuesday, Jan. 20, when he gave his yearly State of the Union address. Throughout the entirety of his speech, the Republican attendees had more stern, conservative looks displayed, only applauding […]
Target Announces Plans to Discontinue Operations in Canada
American retail giant pulls plug on Canadian stores After less than two years in Canada, the American retail giant Target announced plans to discontinue all operations of their Canadian subsidiary, Target Canada Co. The plans were revealed on Jan. 15, after Target announced that it would be seeking protection under […]
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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.