A digital window into an analog world What are High Definition Displays? There was a war fought between 2006 and 2008 that went almost entirely undocumented. There were victors, there were losers, and the battle irrevocably changed the lives of every single person on the planet. It changed the sounds […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Dear Elann…
Dear “he won’t leave me alone”: Trying to extricate oneself from a relationship that is no longer working can be a daunting endeavour! Be assured that you will succeed, however, and that you will come away with skills that are highly transportable. Even though you are writing about a romantic […]
The Truth Inquiry: Death and the Construct of Religion
The function of religion in our human experience of death Many who are religious will take great offence to the idea that religions are a human construct. It often is a deeply personal aspect of their lives, and one that governs many of their decisions. However, it is important that […]
PopSci: the Anti-Vaccine Movement: North America’s Greatest Commodity
An opinion piece about vaccines focusing on Cuba’s Eradication of Poliomyelitis When I was growing up in Cuba, I was also raised by one of my mother’s very good friends, Maritza. She was a psychiatrist and other than her characteristic sing-songy voice when she would call out for you in […]
Terrorism in Canada
To be, or not to be scared How do you feel after the two tragic events last week, which ended the lives of two Canadian soldiers? How do Canadians feel? What do we do now? How should we act? These are all questions that are whirling through our minds, spreading […]
Toronto municipal elections 2014
As Election Day approaches, Torontonians face a big decision Though many are running for mayor in the municipal elections for Toronto, only three names really stand out: Doug Ford, Olivia Chow, and John Tory. Ford, a councilman, businessman, and the brother of current Mayor Rob Ford, was the last to […]
Under the radar
Oscar Pistorius begins jail sentence Judge Thokozile Masipa sentenced Oscar Pistorius, the South African athlete who shot his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Valentine’s Day of 2014, to five years in prison for culpable homicide. Pistorius, 27, was driven to Pretoria’s Kgosi Mampuru prison shortly following the sentencing. Prosecutors had […]
Dear Elann
Dear “burned out, already” (BOA): When the weather changes and the mid-terms fill your agenda while your reading pile grows, it is not surprising that you are feeling run-down. As you mentioned, “everyone around [you] is sneezing or coughing, and you are just waiting for the ‘axe’ to fall on you […]
Body found in Guelph’s north end
Remains of man missing since 2012 recently discovered Human remains were found in Guelph’s north end on Monday, Oct. 13. The discovery sparked an investigation by the Guelph Police, and officers revealed that the remains belonged to an unidentified male on Tuesday, Oct. 14. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, the remains […]
Concerns growing over falling oil prices
Effects on the future of Canada’s economy remain to be seen Canadian oil prices have dropped to a five-year low mid-way through October due to a yield in demand from major importing economies. Gas prices in the GTA have been hovering around $1.15 over the week, while further west, Calgarians […]
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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.