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News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Discovery of earliest primate fossil
Ancient History further illuminates the path of human evolution In mapping the path of human evolution, many mysteries veil the earliest of our ancestors. Much is still unknown about the characteristics of ancient primates and how these traits were altered through millions of years. Ten years ago, an ancient piece […]
Create a striking black-and-white photo
Using iPhoto or Photoshop to enhance your images It’s crazy how a photo can make me feel. Photos bright and full of light and colour lift my spirits. But today, I’m going to talk to you about my romance with black-and-white photography; why I love what I see and how […]
Picnic Survival Guide
When venturing out into the world of picnicking there are a variety of routes you can take. You could always pack a couple of PB&J sandwiches and some juice boxes into a backpack and hit up a local park, but why not get a little more creative than that? You […]
Emerald Ash Borer, wanted dead or alive
Invasive beetle targets Guelph Forestry staff at the City of Guelph are scrambling to contain a new infestation of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetles found in 15 ash tress in the Hayward Crescent, Bouldar Crescent, and Clair Road green spaces. These beetles have few natural enemies, and native ashes have […]
Have you returned your library books?
It was a glimpse toward the worst case scenario of library lending. After failing to return 62 lost books, the account of a University of Guelph student peaked to total $6,626 in fines and replacement fees, an amount which rivals tuition costs for two semesters. The student, who eventually found […]
Does the NSA scandal affect University of Guelph students?
A borderless Internet allows PRISM to access the personal information of Canadians At the beginning of this month, whistleblower Edward Snowden released a Power Point containing details about the NSA (National Security Agency) program PRISM, and how it has been used to collect the personal information of millions of American […]
Rummaging Through Ontarion History
Conservatives refused to cooperate during robocall investigation
A critical analysis of political fraud During the 2011 Canadian election, a series of automated calls took place across Ontario that informed voters that venues had changed, and provided new locations for ballots to be registered. However, the calls proved to be a sabotage mission created by the Conservative Party […]
Crossing Borders: The Immigrant Experience
A First-Generation Challenge We are a nation of immigrants with a million stories; stories which marry us in a unity of struggles and triumphs as pioneers to a foreign land. We are the adherents of our ancestors who wanted more out of life; those who dreamed bigger about better. They […]
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.