Efforts to save the agricultural college so far unsuccessful Since the University of Guelph announced it would be closing its Kemptville regional campus, the agricultural community in Eastern Ontario has been looking for a way to save the historic college. While campus d’Alfred, which was also subject to closure, appears […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Guelph’s Underground Fraternities
Fraternity life at Guelph may be misunderstood; there is more to Greek life than just partying “TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!” chants John Belushi’s belligerent party animal character in the 1978 film “Animal House.” The film is perhaps the most iconic representation of life at a fraternity, portraying American college life as […]
CECS To Honour Students at Co-op Awards
Winners announced in advance; awards recognize employers as well On Mar. 20 at a reception at Cutten Fields, University of Guelph students Adelaide Manley, Lauren Patrick, and Yosra Mohammed will be awarded by Co-operative Education and Career Services (CECS) for their outstanding participation in the U of G’s co-op program. […]
Profs Create Domestic Homicide Research Repository
Initiative aims to find risk factors that will stop “preventable” deaths The University of Guelph’s Dr. Myrna Dawson has recently launched a new website for the prevention of domestic homicides in conjunction with Dr. Peter Jaffe, a professor at Western University. The Canadian Domestic Homicide Prevention Initiative (CDHPI) aims to […]
Environmental Cost of Healthy Eating
Thinking more carefully about what we eat Diet and exercise: these two complimentary strategies are often promoted as the way to achieve a healthy lifestyle. But for many people juggling between work and everyday responsibilities, committing time, energy, and resources to dietary and exercise regimens can be a daunting endeavour. […]
Hormones Are Everywhere, Including In You
The beef with growth implants in cattle production There is much buzz in today’s media about wanting hormone free meat. Can I let you in on a secret? There is no such thing. You see, just like humans, all animals have naturally occurring hormones in their bodies. What the consumer […]
Closing Kemptville: Saving Money and Breaking Hearts
Closing Alfred and Kemptville campuses a bad idea As many of you may know, the University of Guelph has announced that it is closing its beloved Kemptville and Alfred campuses, apparently due to “financial reasons.” Though no one can dispute that money is relatively tight these days, the surprise closure […]
GAIN Music Entertains At 4th Annual Music Festival
Festival Grows and Continues to Cultivate Local Bands Stacey Aspinall On Friday, Mar. 7, it was clear that the corner of Macdonell and Wyndham was the place for music fans to be, showing signs of activity hours before the typical crowds took over the sidewalks in downtown Guelph. Music emanated […]
CSA Election Results
Unofficial results; review process; referendum passes; voter turnout down The unofficial results of the CSA general election were announced on Monday Mar. 10: Peter Miller is the new Academic and University Affairs Commissioner; Sonia Chwalek is the new Communications and Corporate Affairs Commissioner; Sonali Menezes is the new External Affairs […]
Going Homeless for Five Days and Nights
From Sunday until Friday, national campaign aims to generate funds for homelessness Three University of Guelph students have been sleeping outdoors since Sunday night, forfeiting creature comforts in an effort to raise awareness and cash for the homeless. The effort is part of the national Five Days for the Homeless […]
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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.