Contentment I had a conversation with a woman who had just bought a 40-pound bag of chicken. She was ecstatic about her purchase. She rattled off the near endless amount of ways she and her husband would prepare and eat their way through the near infinite supply of chicken she […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Changing the Subject
Multitasking and its setbacks Multitasking: the bane of my student existence. I’ve always been a sucker for multitasking, and not until I hit the second semester of my third year (and realized that my grades officially mattered) did I notice the impact of my poor habit. Even at this very […]
Guelph Mayoral Candidates Debate at U of G
Candidates vie for student vote Six of the seven Guelph mayoral candidates met on Tuesday, Sept. 30 for a debate geared towards student issues. With the sole exception of Nicholas A. Ross – who has yet to make a formal public appearance – Jason Blokhuis, Andrew Donovan, incumbent Mayor Karen […]
Open House Carnival Showcases McLaughlin Library
Library offers students a study break and stress minimiser This past week, the McLaughlin Library hosted a two-day Open House Carnival for University of Guelph students. The event was held in the UC Courtyard on Sept. 23 and in the Library Foyer on Sept. 24., which generated great interest from […]
Under the Radar
Vatican pedophilia scandal Former Vatican archbishop Jozef Wesolowski has been accused of pedophilia after more than 100,000 child porn photos and videos were discovered on a computer in his office at the Holy See diplomatic compound in the Dominican Republic. Wesolowski, 66, was arrested at the Vatican at the end […]
#SecureBedroomSelfie
Canadian politicians respond to recent threats from ISIS September has seen a number of countries congregate to discuss a solution to the growing number of atrocities committed by The Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS). Inevitably, these countries decided to join forces with the U.S in its campaigns against […]
US Attorney General Eric Holder Resigns
Possible replacement remains uncertain Thursday, Sept. 25, just before 5:00 p.m., US Attorney General Eric Holder announced his resignation after six years. In an address delivered at the White House State Dining Room, with President Obama at his side, Holder proclaimed that he is proud of what he has accomplished […]
Fiery Exchange in the House of Commons
Questions arise on the efficacy of Canadian government On Tuesday, Sept, 23, Canadians witnessed an unusually stormy exchange in the House of Commons during question period. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair asked the Conservatives about Canadian involvement in Iraq and was repeatedly met with what can be best described as non-answers. […]
A Look at the Evolution of Advertising
What else could they be getting wrong? The charismatic Don Draper of Mad Men may have helped to shed a bit of light on how the advertising industry worked in the 1960s but much of how it works today remains a mystery to most. Looking over advertisements from the last […]
Science Avenue: Solar Panels
The power of the sun harnessed into tiny metal wafers What are Solar Panels? To say that life is dependent on the sun is an understatement of cosmic proportions. Without the sun, without its nurturing rays, its illuminating contribution to our solar system, our planet – and our entire existence […]
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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.