Man exonerated after 23 years dies after one year of freedom William Lopez, a 55-year-old from New York City, passed away suddenly after a massive asthma attack. Lopez, who spend 23 years in prison, was only released in January of 2013. The case against Lopez dates back to 1989. […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
INside Farming
Freshly plowed dirt This past week marked the 100th anniversary of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), which was held in Simcoe County from Sept. 16 to Sept. 20, 2014. All week long, the IPM attracted many visitors, ranging from competitive plowmen to curious onlookers. The IPM is […]
Perfecting Being Perpetually Poor
Sustainable financial decision making Has a friend ever asked you to do something and you’ve had to say no because you just couldn’t afford it? Sometimes, it’s an obvious situation: “No, I can’t go to Europe with you, because I simply don’t have the money for it.” But other times, […]
Dear Elann…
Dear Anxious to be Calm: Feeling like life is out of your control can happen to anyone. When it becomes paralyzing, however, it is really time to change things up. The first thing you have to realize is that this panic response is a habit. Like all habits, Anxious, this […]
The Fashion Weekly
This year’s fall must-haves Whether you love to keep it neutral and casual or want to style it up with daring new pieces, there’s no shortage of must-haves for this fall. With the cooler weather just around the corner, it’s time to switch out the summer wardrobe for some fall […]
The Truth Inquiry: A Culture of Sex
Examining the ethics and consequences of our obsession with sex in North America Last fall, student leaders at Saint Mary’s University posted a video of a chant admonishing non-consensual sex with underage women. Similarly, this fall, the Gazette, the student paper of Western University, published several articles promoting sexual harassment, […]
The Ford Family and the Language of Health
Shedding light onto Rob Ford’s withdrawal from Mayoral candidacy Trivial as it may seem, there is an important message hidden deep within the entirety of the Ford fiasco. Now that Rob Ford has withdrawn from the mayoral race and his brother Doug has filled his place, there are more questions […]
The Weekly Yank
I’m apathetic as hell and I may or may not take it anymore! When it comes to politics, students fall into two groups: those who give a fuck and those who don’t. The former are no fun at parties. The latter jeopardize the democratic process. As anyone who’s ever sat […]
Project Serve Boasts Immense Impact
Volunteerism and initiative headlines the 16th annual Project Serve event On Saturday, Sept. 13, volunteers across the city took part in an enormous effort to help shape Guelph and it’s community. Through the Project Serve program, volunteers are given a chance to connect with their community in an effective and […]
University of Guelph Avoids United Steelworkers Strike
Administration reaches tentative agreement under the wire On Sept. 11, University of Guelph students received an email regarding an update on negotiations between the university and United Steelworkers Local 4120. The press release detailed a potential strike situation if both parties were unable to reach an agreement by Saturday, […]
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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.