The committee will review existing mental health and wellness initiatives on campus A new advisory committee has been created at the University of Guelph to help better address mental health and wellness issues on campus. According to a U of G press release, a new Centre for Innovation for Campus […]
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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: Playing in the Dirt
Dirt: we walk on it every day without thinking much of it, let alone the value of it. But to farmers, soil is an invaluable resource and a crucial part of our operations. From forage crops to feed animals, to grazed pastures, to cultivated lands growing the high yielding grain […]
Perfecting Being Perpetually Poor
Savvy spending when getting sloppy Whether it’s a big day for binge drinking like St. Patrick’s Day or just your average Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, drinking can take a huge toll on your wallet. Luckily, there are some precautions you can take to ensure a time of heavy drinking […]
Russia Versus Ukraine
Russia causes global tension as Putin exerts military control over Crimea On Feb. 28, a threat of invasion was imposed when armed Russian troops began surrounding Ukraine’s borders. On March 2, Russian troops generated global shock when their President, Vladimir Putin, ordered the seizure of Crimea. As a result of […]
In the Hands of Diplomacy and Politicians
Why our outrage means nothing in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia As most people know, a flood of protests, invasions, police cruelty, and appeasement have been hitting the headlines. The travesty of Ukraine, specifically, has shed light on how other nations react in dangerous situations. Our politicians ruffle their […]
San Francisco Bans Sale of Water Bottles
Californian city becomes first major county to ban the sale of plastic water bottles in public spaces On Tuesday March 4, San Francisco announced their plan to ban the sale of plastic water bottles in public spaces in an effort to reduce waste. Though plastic water bottles are recyclable, they […]
A Breath of Smoky Air
Should the government control our vices? Some pick up their first cigarette as a way to rebel or experiment when entering high school. Some consider themselves to be “social smokers” and only do so in the company of friends. Some never allow the alluring nicotine to touch their lips. Whether […]
Should Disney Have a Plus Sized Princess?
Teen petitions for the mass media corporation to create more body diversity in their films On Jan. 24, Jewel Moore, a 17-year-old junior student at Fuqua High School in Farmville, Virginia, launched a Change.org petition asking Disney to introduce a female character that isn’t stick-thin. After a week of petitions, […]
Pope Shuts Down Hell and Welcomes Women as Priests
Article quoting Pope Francis being shared amongst social media is, unfortunately, a hoax Facebookers have recently been struck by an article that was published by naijaurban.com, entitled “There is No Hell Fire; Adam & Eve Not Real- Pope Francis Exposes.” The article contains some relatively bold statements, claimed to have […]
CSA Executive Candidates Tell Us What They Would Do If Elected and More
The Ontarion posed two questions to the candidates running for Executive positions in the Central Student Association’s General Election. The first question was addressed to all eleven candidates. The second question is specific to the office of each commissioner. Students can cast their ballot online between Mar. 5 and Mar. […]
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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.