A look at safety services at U of G Campus Community Police: The University of Guelph Campus Community Police, established almost 50 years ago, is one of the oldest campus policing services in Canada. The Special Constables who work for the Campus Police have similar authority to that of municipal […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
The Importance of Setting a Budget
How to do it and why it is crucial for your future In an interview with Alice Pelkman, the University of Guelph’s manager of Financial Aid in the Student Financial Services office, some of the most important information was discussed in terms of the financial forecast for students and recent […]
Perfecting Being Perpetually Poor
Time to get a job? With a new year, for many, comes New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’re looking to live a more healthy lifestyle, do better in school or manage your time more effectively, the key to New Year’s resolutions is to consider them more as personal goals than just […]
Eating on Campus
Making the most of the University of Guelph’s eateries Besides the OVC and having cows on campus, the University of Guelph is well known for its variety of on-campus food. We have been ranked first out of all universities in Canada for our well-rounded, healthy selection of food for a […]
Sexual Safety on Campus
A closer look at campus sexual assault policies and resources Over the past few years, there has been increased media attention drawn to the presence of sexual assault on university campuses. Defined as any unwanted act of a sexual nature imposed on one person by another, sexual assault can affect […]
Revamping Your Dorm Room
Feng Shui tips and tricks for a new year With the start of a new semester, you may be dreading heading back to the room where you spend most of your time working and, perhaps occasionally, sleeping on that rectangular object with blankets and pillows on it (i.e. bed). However, […]
U of G’s Work Study Program: The Basics
The ins and outs of working on campus The Work Study program at the University of Guelph offers on-campus, part-time jobs to assist students who demonstrate financial need in meeting their educational costs. Undergraduate students maintaining a minimum registration of 1.5 credits for the academic term in which they have […]
The Importance of Networking
School and the future As an undergraduate student, so much time is spent worrying about classes, grades, and essays; but something students often don’t think about until later in their degrees, or even after their degrees are finished, is networking. Networking in today’s world encompasses more than just one kind of […]
The Highs and Lows of Participating in Class
Why you should resolve to get more involved Some university classes base a portion of your grade on how well you participate in class, but being forced to participate shouldn’t be the only reason you do it. Although participating in class can seem like a daunting task at first, it […]
Listening with a Capital “L”
A short guide to hearing with intent In any interpersonal setting, and especially in an educational setting, there are few things more important than earnestly and actively listening to the people you engage yourself with. So often we have something pressing to say – as brashly or as tactful as […]
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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.