From student, to world-renowned artist, and now inspirational professor With an undergraduate degree focused strictly on photography from Ryerson University, Susan Dobson was looking for the next step in her academic, and artistic, career. That step came to her in the form of a recommendation from the Chair of Image […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Insta-what?
Some ‘blurred lines’ Robin Thicke wouldn’t mention It’s time for blur effects and depth-of-field lesson round two: Instagram’s tilt-shift blur effect. This isn’t quite a déjà vu experience from the last article on blur and depth-of-field. Most people who use Instagram are unaware of what this filter is even called, […]
Examined Life
The pursuit of happiness Happiness depends on oneself more so than anyone else. It is up to you to know what will make you happy, and then act on that knowledge. Almost every action we take, we do it because we think it will increase our happiness. However, sometimes we […]
The Undemocratic Democracy
Many people are confused about why the United States government has been shut down, but the answer is simple: The rich want to be richer. Lately, it has been becoming more and more apparent that there is a horrible rich-poor divide in the United States. However, that divide is now […]
A Smoker’s Defence of Public Policy
A recent Guelph survey of 902 residents found that 96 per cent of people support a smoking ban in public outdoor places, especially in areas where children are frequently present (91 per cent in support of band for public pools and splash pads, 90 per cent for playgrounds, 76 per […]
Too Cool for Plus Sizes
Abercrombie & Fitch attempt to combat bullying while still endorsing it Abercrombie & Fitch, a popular clothing company that many of us are undoubtedly familiar with, has yet again found itself in the limelight with another controversy. Aside from the dim lighting and the scent of signature cologne and perfume […]
The Program Prioritiztion Process
Cuts are coming to a program near you! The Program Prioritization Process (PPP) is currently underway at the University of Guelph to facilitate the goal of cutting $32.4 million worth of our academic and non-academic programs. Imported to Canada from the United States by the University of Guelph, this cutting process […]
India Semester Abroad 2014
Male aversion to studying abroad not just a Guelph phenomenon Most students at the University of Guelph are fully aware that the ratio of male to female students is skewed heavily toward the latter. In 2011, the full-time undergraduate student population was 61 per cent female. Yet when it comes […]
Blackberry Maintains Positive Outlook
Despite Blackberry’s financial hardships, the Kitchener-Waterloo based company is looking forward After reaching quarterly losses of approximately US$965 million, BlackBerry has had to face a series of difficult decisions regarding the future of the company. In addition to dealing with a stagnant inventory of BlackBerry Z10s, the company also faces […]
Poisoning the Well?
OPG moves closer to burying nuclear waste in Bruce County Throwing the term “nuclear” into a conversation is an easy way to polarize a dinner party. Toss in “radioactive waste” and the breadth of reactions can range from horror to support for safe disposal methods. That is exactly the type […]
About
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.