Two U of G students work to eliminate food waste As part of their final project for their philosophy of the environment class, Shannon Charters and Maia Hoban designed an initiative with the goal of making compost bins on campus more visible and accessible in order to reduce food waste at […]
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The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
U of G student gives TED Talk about plastic pollution in our oceans
Emily De Sousa on the environment and social media activism Emily De Sousa is a third year environmental governance student at the University of Guelph, the campaign coordinator for TapIn!, and part of the planning team for Sustainability Week. Recently, De Sousa gave a TED Talk in Kanata, Ont. about a […]
Sugar Babies
The sweet (and not so sweet) world of sugar dating. Students share their experiences. Editor’s note: The names of the three sugar babies have been changed to protect their privacy. It comes at no surprise that life as a university student has never been more expensive. Student debt is a […]
Poo Power
CBC documentary featuring two Guelph professors investigates myths and facts about poo The CBC’s The Nature of Things has come out with a new episode and it’s all about poo. From fecal bacteria on your toothbrush to producing drinking water from sewage, the show explores the “myth or science” behind some […]
Choose2BeResilient encourages youth to confront grief
In honour of the memory of Kaya Firth, Zach Sutherland, and Eion Campbell Two years ago, U of G students Kaya Firth and Zach Sutherland passed away in a tragic kayaking accident. One year later, the Firth and Sutherland families wanted to give back and honour the memory of Kaya […]
Opinion: Fighting back against debt
Generation Screwed raises awareness of Canada’s crushing $600 billion national debt Generation Screwed is a non-partisan organization dedicated to raising awareness about our national debt, and let’s face it: it’s about time. According to Generation Screwed, Ontario accounts for over $300 billion worth of the over $600 billion national debt. Yes, […]
The dos and don’ts of protesting
A hands-on way to advance your movement Whether it’s SlutWalk, Take Back the Night, justice for black lives, a union workers strike, or Nestlé boycotts, the Guelph community is no stranger to a protest. Different types of protesting show solidarity with different causes, with rallying/marching being one of the most […]
#IWillMarch fights to reform gun laws
March for Our Lives brings Washington, Parkland, and Canadian students to the streets On March 24, 2018, March for Our Lives brought hundreds of thousands of students and their allies to the streets of over 800 cities and towns — including a few in Canada — to rally for gun […]
NEWS IN BRIEF: Protesting Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion
Activists target local MPs for national day of action On Friday, March 23, a group of about 80 protesters, led by the on-campus activist group Fossil Free Guelph, participated in a national day of action against the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. The crowd consisted of community members and students who […]
Photo Arts Club loses CSA club accreditation and club space
U of G club forced to close doors after over 50 years of service to the community On March 14, 2018, the University of Guelph’s Photo Arts Club (PAC) was notified by the CSA that they must vacate their space as of April 30, 2018. In an email to 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.