European Union set to launch investigation The European Commission has begun pressing The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg on the topic of tax havens. A tax haven, as described by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, is a country where accountants and multinational corporations come to agreements that cut tax rates […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Chinese Officials Linked to Illegal Ivory Trade
Delegates allegedly purchase ivory in Tanzania In March of 2013, an entourage of Chinese delegates, joined by President Xi Jinping, travelled to Tanzania. Officially, the delegation was to promote economic ties between the two countries. The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), a non-government environmental advocacy group based out of London, UK, […]
Dear Elann…
Dear “need some extra help”: With advancing stresses nearing the end of the academic semester, your concerns for life-balance are shared by many. So often, when we have problems coping, we feel alone and vulnerable to criticism or even judgement. Be assured that you are not alone in your outlook, […]
You’ve Probably Seen this on Pinterest
Preparing your space for the holiday season Hallowe’en lasts for one night, but the winter holiday season seems to encompass two full months. So, now that All Hallows Eve is a whole two weeks behind us, it must be time to start decorating your home-away-from-home for whatever winter holiday you […]
On This Day
Date: November 13th 2007 On this day with SHAC, there was an explosion in the south wing of the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Quezon City. As a result of the explosion, four people, including Congressman Wahab Akbar, were killed, and another six were injured. The congressman was […]
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Potato, leek, (and bacon) soup With the cooler weather of the late fall seeping and the disappearance of the leaves, it seems to be the right time to introduce a few comfort food staples to my column. This past week was my second time making potato and leek soup – […]
Perfecting Being Perpetually Poor
Making it to your next paycheque As students, a lot of us change jobs a few times over our university career. While the idea of not quitting your job before you have a new one is a good rule of thumb, sometimes you’ll have a gap between jobs, or the […]
Beneath the Surface
Kiera Knightley goes topless for a cause Kiera Knightley recently agreed to pose in a topless feature for Interview Magazine under one condition: she refused to have her body modified in the photos. After her unedited photos were released, Knightley told Times, “I’ve had my body manipulated so many different […]
Changing the Subject
A close reading of a Cosmopolitan cover Ah, Cosmopolitan. Thank the heavens for this magazine. Next to worrying about passing exams, establishing my identity, and forging a career-path, my biggest worry is what sort of contortionist-inspired sex position I can dig up to keep my man happy. For all you […]
Men and Mental Health
Why staying silent isn’t healthy In the early weeks of August 2014, a man who brought joy to the faces his fans, took his life after battling with depression for several decades. The untimely death of Robin Williams brought the issues of depression and suicide in men to the forefront. […]
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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.