Dr. Mario Monteiro and team celebrate huge leap forward for study Dr. Mario Monteiro, of the University of Guelph’s Department of Chemistry, has recently been approved for human clinical trial for his potential vaccine that would protect against Campylobacter jejuni, a bacteria that causes gastric disorders. Monteiro, who studies polysaccharides […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
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How to actually save money this summer I don’t know about you, but at the end of the summer, I’m usually completely shocked at my lack of ability to save money. I mean, I worked that many hours for that many months and this is all I have? What? […]
Public Opinion and the Right to Ownership
Exploring ethical tensions of the Donald Sterling controversy The Donald Sterling controversy has undoubtedly given reason for many communities to speak out against the prevalence of racism at such a professional level. The NBA and its players have been very outspoken about the issue, and Commissioner Adam Silver acted swiftly […]
WiFi and Camping
Will we ever be able to “get away” again? Close your eyes. Now, imagine. Imagine you are surrounded by beautiful forest scenery. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there are countless paths awaiting your exploration. You reach for a second helping of your fire cooked breakfast, […]
Under the Radar
Leader of protests over Nigerian schoolgirl abductions detained Activists involved in the protests over the abduction of 200 or more girls in Nigeria say that the leader of these protests, Naomi Mutah, has been detained on the order of the president’s wife, First Lady Patience Jonathan. Mutah represents the Chibok […]
Global Development Symposium
Coming together to plan for a better future The University of Guelph hosted the second Global Development Symposium (GDS) from May 4 to 7. The symposium began with an opening reception at the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre (MSAC) on Sunday, May 4. The three day scientific and humanitarian conference was […]
New Budget One Day – Election the Next
Ontarians are going to the polls On Thursday, May 1, the Liberal minority government under Premiere Kathleen Wynne presented their 2014 budget. By the afternoon of Friday, May 2, Ontarians were notified that they would be heading to the polls on June 12. The expedited nature of the process has […]
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Mother’s Day gift ideas that won’t break the bank The day to celebrate the wonderful woman who raised you is once again here, and while you can try to make the typical anti-Valentine’s Day argument about how you shouldn’t show anyone more love on one day than you do on […]
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Best-ever vegetarian burgers Grocery list: -Quinoa -Rice -Black beans -Onion -Garlic -Spinach -Green pepper -Mushrooms -Jerk seasoning -BBQ sauce Barbequing season is upon is and it’s time to begin thinking about some really tasty entrees and appetizers to get the grill fired up! This issue, I am going to teach […]
What You Don’t Know About Mental Illness
The truths no one told you about Despite the fact that 1 in 5 Canadians will experience some form of mental illness in their lives, and in spite of the increasing prevalence of mental health problems amongst adolescents and university students, we are, as a society, dangerously unaware of what […]
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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.