When welcoming some, turns away others As we all know, it is a crucial necessity for one to feel safe and welcome at home, and the University of Guelph – being home to all of us – has never failed to deliver that mentality. That being said, according to the […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
The Weekly Yank
Brother, can you spare a yank? Every year at the University of Guelph, we replay the same old melodrama. The university administration votes to increase tuition fees. The CSA squawks like a disheveled parrot. The students shrug and hunch over another bowl of discount Ramen. Bemoaning another round of tuition […]
Ray Rice, the Media and NFL’s Reaction
Video and response sparking outrage On Sept. 8th, celebrity news site TMZ posted the full video of Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice brutally assaulting his wife, Janay Palmer, in an elevator after what appeared to be a heated argument between the couple. The event took place in February, and shortly […]
In Conversation with President Franco Vaccarino
Alyssa Ottema: Please describe yourself in one sentence. President Vaccarino: “So, my thought on that is ‘Optimist by nature and believer in the upside of uncertainty.’ […] The optimist part just kind of jumps out at me; I just tend to see the world on positive terms, and part of […]
CSA 2014 By-Elections Announced
Vote and take part in shaping your campus “In order to understand what the CSA By-elections are, and what is being voted on, one must first understand what the CSA is,” claims Sonia Chwalek, the Communications and Corporate Affairs Commissioner of the CSA. The CSA is a student-run organization which […]
Wellington Brewery debuts Gryphon Gold Lager
New beer celebrates 50 years of Gryphon pride Ladies and gentleman, boys and girls, fewer headlines should make you as excited as this one. Every college student’s dream has been perfectly encapsulated in a golden 473mL can of 4.5 per cent, locally brewed barley. Yes, my fellow Gryphons, we’ve got […]
Under the Radar
Transgender teen to sue over license photo The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) has plans to sue South Carolina after the state refused to issue a driver’s license to a 16-year-old transgender citizen in the city of Colombia. Chase Culpepper, the teen in question, was told that no […]
City of Guelph Introduces Online Voting
Move towards accessibility for this fall’s municipal election If you haven’t seen the names and faces of mayoral candidates on signs around Guelph, be informed that the city is fast approaching a municipal election. The official election day is set for Monday, Oct. 27. The current mayor, Karen Farbridge, is […]
Campusgrids Launches in Ottawa
New app aims to build student awareness and campus connection Campusgrids, a new social engagement app targeted specifically at university and college students, has recently celebrated its national launch. The app, developed in Ottawa over the last few years, looks to connect users with clubs, groups, and other students in […]
Bracelet of Hope to Receive International Accolades
Guelph-based organization has no plans of slowing downThe fight against AIDS has been an ongoing struggle for years, and there are many national and international organizations that have joined the cause. One of these organizations, based right here in Guelph, is called Bracelet of Hope. According to their website, Bracelet […]
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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.