Entering the digital age Cable television first appeared in Pennsylvania in 1948 to enhance “over-the-air reception” in graphically remote areas. Since then, cable has been providing us with quality television entertainment for over 60 years. What started as a luxury for those who could afford it has become a staple […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Unleashing the Proactive
The benefits of a fall reading break A fiery debate lit up the Central Student Association (CSA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Jan. 21, when discussing the potential implementation of a fall reading break at the University of Guelph. Attendees raised their hand in favour or in opposition of […]
Tim Horton’s: A Canadian Staple
A Song of Coffee and Donuts Since its opening in 1964, Tim Horton’s has become such an integral part of our culture that no matter where you go in Canada, you’ll always be able to find a Tim Horton’s. Even across campus, there are four locations, all of which are […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, At first I thought the opinion article “High school doesn’t prepare you for university” by Arlene Campbell was a spoof. In case she was serious, I’d like to respond to her points. Campbell says, “No one ever gave lessons that centered on information we’d need to know,” such […]
The Truth Inquiry: a Philosophical Investigation of Personhood
Reasons to think a human fetus is a person I believe the defining questions on the issue of abortion are “what is a person,” “when do fetuses become persons,” and “from where do we derive human value?” Contrary to pro-choice advocates, I do not think the essential question on this […]
CSA General Elections Nomination Process Begins
Breaking down the timeline for selecting the candidates It’s that time of year again: time for vigorous campaigning, campus debates and voting for your undergraduate student government representatives. As the nomination period began on Jan. 12, it’s likely students have seen potential candidates vivaciously running around campus, pen and paper […]
Franc-ly speaking: the franc-euro dilemma
What you need to know about the Swiss franc The Swiss franc has been the currency to park cash in during recessionary times and Euro debt crises. Due to this, the franc’s demand during these times surges much higher than other European currencies and forces its appreciation to, at times, […]
Why do Oil Prices Keep Falling?
A brief overview of a complex topic Plummeting oil prices call for our attention, but many of us don’t understand why the change in price – a major topic of interest – is happening. There are countless factors to consider. Oil prices are influenced by supply and demand — and […]
Successful Sting Busts Biker Gangs in Saskatoon
Police seize arrest prominent members of the Hells Angels and Fallen Saints bike gangs When one thinks of large-scale drug busts and rampant gang activity, the quaint city of Saskatoon is far from the first place that comes to mind. Most famous for being the Canadian city with the greatest […]
Threat of Boko Haram Continues to Escalate
African Union to discuss collective force Boko Haram, a militant Islamist group centred in Nigeria, has wreaked havoc throughout the country, as well as bordering nations, with assassinations, mass killings, abductions, and bombings. The group has now turned its focus to overthrowing the Nigerian government and creating an Islamic state. […]
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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.