PED virus not a human health concern Everyone has had bad days, when you can’t seem to catch a break and things just aren’t going the way you need them too. The Ontario agriculture industry is no stranger to tough times, and the past weeks have pushed the swine industry […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
No Winners Here
The new winner of The Biggest Loser is deemed “too thin” If you’re familiar with the show The Biggest Loser, then you are also familiar with the goal of the game: the person who loses the largest percentage of body weight wins. Recently, an unlikely question has arisen from circumstances […]
Sorry, No GIFs in This List
Ways that numbered lists demonstrate the downfall of society The newest Internet trend is page-list “journalism;” websites that have numbered lists followed by pictures or GIFs, all following some arbitrary category of useless drivel. This is the devil in disguise, also known as BuzzFeed.com (or Upworthy, or EliteDaily, and so […]
Stupid Cupid Rears His Head
Valentine’s Day brings the usual tidal waves of negativity Hold fast, everyone. February 14, the worst of all the ‘hallmark holidays,’ is fast approaching, and the closer this most controversial day comes, the more you’ll have to hear the myriad of reasons people have for despising it. In the days […]
EnviroSci Symposium Tackles Climate Change
Thomas Homer-Dixon was keynote speaker at the annual conference On Feb. 1, the University of Guelph hosted its 20th annual Environmental Sciences Symposium. The theme of the day was “collaboration between science and activism.” Despite heavy snow throughout the day, many students and others braved the weather to attend the […]
Islam Awareness Week Invites Students’ Questions
Muslim students at U of G work to foster understanding Islam Awareness Week is the biggest event of the year for the University of Guelph Muslim Student’s Association (MSA). This year, from Feb. 4 to Feb. 7, the organization set up a walk-through exhibit in the University Centre (UC), facilitated […]
U of G Interdisciplinary Studies Host Conference
Combining 2 Cultures conference highlights human interaction with environment On the weekend of Feb. 1 to 2, students from the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences program at the University of Guelph hosted the annual two-day conference called Combining 2 Cultures. The conference brought together students from interdisciplinary programs from McGill […]
CSA AGM Reduces Quorum to 100 students
Executive hopes move will allow smoother operations in future On Wed. Jan 29, the Central Student Association (CSA) tried for the second time since September to run its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This time, though, they managed to pull it off just long enough to get the essential business completed. […]
New Library Website Will Soon Be Just A Click Away
Library redesign aims to put users first These days, the role of the university library extends far beyond the confines of study carrels and bookshelf-lined walls as online tools become increasingly important within the academic realm. McLaughlin Library is currently undergoing a complete website redesign, with the goal of providing […]
The Future of Digital Humanities
Michael E. Sinatra visits library to lecture on the impact of digital knowledge Co-operation and sharing of knowledge is essential for good communication, not only in academics, but in the public as well. When is also important is the study of the digital age, the social and cultural impact of […]
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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.