Learning doesn’t stop in the classroom “Never let school get in the way of your education.” That expression, in one form or another, is unfortunate because the truth behind it is undeniable. We grow up being taught that an education is important – that we must work hard to obtain […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Bigoted Pick-up Artist Gets Comeuppance
Pick-up artist Julien Blanc has visa cancelled in Australia Last week, a campaign by newspaper columnist Jennifer Li saw American “pick-up artist” Julien Blanc have his visa cancelled during a tour-stop in Melbourne, Australia. With his videos on the Internet, the controversial dating coach promotes an aggressive style of courtship […]
Perfectionism: a Character Flaw?
What happened to perfectionism, and how to adapt to the fast-paced world. Have you ever worked with someone who spends lots of time on little, unimportant things rather than the main idea? Someone who obsesses over every detail, has unrealistic expectations, and makes you work 120 per cent? You know […]
A Letter to Brad of the Western Gazette
Dear Brad, I am writing in response to your latest “Logopalooza” article in the esteemed Western Gazette. I must say I’m so happy to finally be responding to a paper where editors can use “s**t.” I also enjoy the irony of naming your section after a once-great festival now done […]
In Defence of Millennials
An open-letter to Generation X This past Thursday, CBC News posted a question to their Facebook page, asking: “Are young people too open with their lives online? Do you think young people understand the effects of inviting strangers to stare at their selfies?” The question received hundreds of answers from […]
Norman Finkelstein Comes to War Memorial
Renowned lecturer and political scientist discusses Gaza conflict On Thursday, Nov. 6, political scientist and analyst Norman Finkelstein gave a lecture on the Gaza Strip conflict at the University of Guelph’s War Memorial Hall. Dr. Finkelstein, a Jewish-American scholar born to survivors of the Auschwitz and Majdanek concentration camps, takes […]
Republican Congress to Take Government in New Direction
Republican leader set to make big changes following landslide victory After taking majority control of both the Senate and the House this past week, the Republican Party has decided to challenge many of President Obama’s policies, in hopes of taking things in a new direction. The GOP has announced plans […]
Sentence Dealt in Teen Prostitution Ring Case
18-year-old Ottawa ring leader gets maximum sentence The leader of a teen prostitution ring in Ottawa, Kailey Oliver-Machado, has been found guilty of 27 charges, including child pornography, child luring, prostitution, human trafficking, and unlawful confinement. Arrested in 2012 at the age of 15, Oliver-Machado was accused of luring young […]
Under the Radar
Students in blackface win BUSU costume contest Professors at Brock University are accusing students of “racist” behaviour after the group wore blackface to the Brock University Student Union (BUSU) costume contest on Halloween. The students, who won a $500 cash prize based on applause from the audience, dressed as the […]
Jian Ghomeshi: From Fame to Infamy
Multiple sexual assault allegations bring the broadcaster front and centre A mere few weeks ago, Jian Ghomeshi was not surrounded by such controversy. In the wake of his firing from the CBC, however, Ghomeshi has become a household name. On Oct. 26, Ghomeshi was released from his role of host […]
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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.