Militants turn toward the Catholic Church in new propaganda In a recent turn of events part way through October, the terrorist group ISIS has targeted the Roman Catholic Church, threatening to “conquer Rome” and “break the crosses.” The warning appeared in the terrorist group’s latest publication of their regular magazine. […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
U of G Salmon Genome Project receives extensive funding
Over $1 million allocated to new Integrative Biology project On Oct. 15, Minister of Industry, Science, and Technology Ed Holder announced that The University of Guelph-led Salmon Genome Project would receive almost $1.2 million from Genome Canada. The project, led by Prof. Elizabeth Boulding, from the Department of Integrative Biology […]
Disaster strikes in Nepal
38 confirmed dead, 400 rescued in series of blizzard and avalanches No matter how far the human race has come, and no matter how advanced we may think we are as a species, there is one undeniable fact about life on earth: that nature is king on planet earth, and […]
We are our own toughest critics
An analysis of self-critique Our college years are, as many have worded it, an ecstatic roller-coaster ride where life-long friends and memories are made. Asthese highs and lows take place, a particular low – which is particularly prevalent to college students – is the difficult barrier caused by excessive […]
Perfecting Being Perpetually Poor
Lending and borrowing money from friends It happens to the best of us: ‘Hey, can you spot me a twenty?’ Lending money to your friends is a situation that many students get into. Whether it be intentional because you’re out at the bar and your buddy wants a few more […]
The Fashion Weekly
Fashion Week arrives in Toronto It’s a busy week for fashion enthusiasts in Toronto, as the World Mastercard Fashion Week hits off on Oct. 20 to Oct. 25at the David Pecaut Square. Over 30,000 guests are expected to see emerging fashion designers present their work on the runway, along with […]
Science Avenue: Touchscreens
The ability to point-and-click our way into the future What are Touchscreens? There’s a joke that books were the first computer tablets. They were highly intuitive, required no batteries, and were entirely touch-based, which made them highly desirable and sought-after. It’s a joke intended to satirize companies that market touch-based […]
Video games, science fiction and storytelling: a blank slate for gender equality
Examining the role of females in the video game industry Your name is Commander Sheppard; you’re the protagonist of our story, and valiant leader of a military space vessel: the SSV Normandy. You and your crew live, eat, work and die aboard the Normandy. She is your home, your sanctuary […]
First Occurrence of the Galactic Mind
An introduction The Ontarion has finally given me a mandate, by which I mean a biweekly column that I hope will entertain and enlighten – however obscure the title, which I will explain. It’s taken from a book I poured over as a kid about the history of science fiction; […]
A Good Death?
Harper Refuses to re-open euthanasia debate As Canada deals with the reality of an aging population the issues of palliative care and quality of life are becoming increasingly important. In line with this vein of thought is the issue of assisted suicide; Canadians are increasingly engaging with this topic both […]
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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.