The realizations that shape our coming-of-age Life is a series of events that shape who we become and what we stand for. At what point, though, do these events lead us into adulthood? Does the day ever come when you’ll wake up with your head screwed tight to your shoulders […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Can Men be Feminists?
Rethinking men’s roles in feminist spaces Feminism is undeniably one of the definitive revolutions of the millennial generation. Fundamentally and absolutely, feminism is the belief that all genders are completely equal regardless of race, sexual orientation, biological sex, or gender expression. As a movement, feminism focuses its scope and emphasis […]
‘Well Educated People Get Jobs’ and Other Myths
Investigating education inflation School is challenging, particularly University. Students find themselves under tremendous financial, social, and academic pressure. This pressure to do more, be more, and become more can be so overwhelming that an increasing number of students are developing depressive and anxiety disorders in response to the average university […]
Guelph’s Second SlutWalk a Success
Hundreds gather to challenge rape culture Despite a rainy and grey day on Saturday, Oct. 4, at least 300 people showed up to march with the second SlutWalk downtown Guelph. The protest challenged rape culture present in society to fight the reality of victims being blamed for their own sexual […]
The Sisters in Spirit Vigil: Honouring Memories
Participants light candles at a vigil held on Saturday, Oct. 4 to honour the memory of murdered Aboriginal women. The Sisters in Spirit Vigil, a small part of the larger Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), was organized to raise awareness of the prevalence of violent crime against Aboriginal women […]
Homicide in Guelph’s South End
Police confirm death of 61-year-old woman being treated as homicide. On Sept. 30, police cruisers, heavily armed officers, police dogs, and a lot of yellow tape greeted many Gordon Street residents. At 9:45 that morning, police discovered the body of a 61-year-old woman at 1541 Gordon Street South. The police […]
Bill C-36 Thought Not to Encourage Safety in Sex Work
Experts gathered at University of Guelph to debate topic Almost a year after the groundbreaking Supreme Court case R v. Bedford, there is a shared concern that Bill C-36, proposed by the Conservatives to address the unconstitutional nature of prostitution laws in Canada, will fall short of its goal in […]
Under the Radar
Nurse in Spain diagnosed with Ebola Investigations continue at the Carlos III Madrid hospital after a Spanish nurse became the first person worldwide to be known to have contracted the Ebola virus outside of West Africa. The auxiliary nurse, a 40-year-old woman who remains anonymous, treated two Spanish missionaries who […]
Hong Kong: The fight for Democracy
Protests continue in the face of continuation of Communism Starting back in June of 2014, when tens of thousands gathered to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Crackdown, there has been a growing wave of action and protest for a more democratic Hong Kong. After the anniversary, protests […]
Harper Proposes Air-Strikes Against ISIS
Debate ensues over Canadian action On Friday, Oct. 3rd, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his plan to the House of Commons for Canada’s contribution to the effort against ISIS. ISIS (the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) has begun a ruthless and violent campaign in Iraq and Syria, targeting religious […]
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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.