Five different speakers; five different perspectives on the pipeline Guelph was reminded of its preoccupation with the Line 9 pipeline saga on Tuesday, Jan. 21 as five speakers – representing five decidedly unique perspectives – gathered at The Cornerstone to share their take on the contentious issue. The newly accredited […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Alternative Town Hall Highlights Concerns Over PPP
Student and faculty groups stoke fire over implications of controversial report On Monday, Jan. 27, the Guelph Student Mobilization Committee (GSMC), in partnership with the Central Student Association (CSA), OPIRG-Guelph, CUPE 1334, and the University of Guelph Faculty Association, hosted the Alternative Town Hall. This event focused on opposition to […]
Ambassador Michael Bell Speaks on Middle East
Winegard Lecturer presents a case against cultural imperialism On Monday Jan. 27, the 2014 Winegard Visiting Lectureship on “The Situation in the Middle East Today” was held in Rozanski Hall. Michael Bell, seasoned Canadian diplomat and long-time ambassador to the Middle East, gave the talk. Bell currently co-chairs the Jerusalem […]
Macdonald Stewart Art Centre Hosts Three Gallery Openings
Photos by Wendy Shepherd Students, fans, and critics braved frigid temperatures and icy driving conditions to experience three new exhibitions at the Macdonald Stewart Art Centre (MSAC) on Jan. 23, 2014. Featuring pieces from Monica Tap, Ron Shuebrook, and Baroque-era artist Claude Lorrain, the opening reception drew in an audience […]
Inside Farming: Part II
Ontario beef: what does it mean to you? To me, Ontario beef means a safe, nutritious product that is produced from an innovative and environmentally conscious farmer. When you shop for beef, do you look for Ontario beef? I think you should, because Ontario beef is sustainable, local, safe and […]
You’ve Probably Seen This On Pinterest
How to end up with a summer job that you don’t hate I bet you think it’s too early to look for a job for the summer. A couple of years ago, I would have absolutely agreed with you – and that’s why, a couple of years ago, I spent […]
The Quality Of Education is Important
What you give is what you get My education is important to me, and it is, or should be, to all students – not just because it’s a huge investment of money and time, or because it’s an extreme source of stress. It matters because I need a good-paying, stimulating […]
The Next Step: The Future
Making a map to getting to your dream Where do you see yourself in five years? Does anyone in university really know? We all have overall dreams that we wish to achieve, but sometimes we don’t have all the steps completely planned out. Being in your last year of university […]
Student Reps Uninformed of Political Platforms
Adult discussion or children at play? Since coming to university, my knowledge of the political realm has plummeted. I stopped watching the news, reading the paper, and Air Farce stopped its regular programming. While I don’t say this with pride, I have managed to improve in terms of international politics, […]
HBO’s Girls: A New Way To View Creative Independence
A graphic representation of an age demographic The pilot of Girls, which aired in 2012, started with the blunt force storyline of Hannah, played by writer and creator Lena Dunham, who was forced into living an independent lifestyle after graduating from college and working an unpaid internship. This was the […]
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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.