Is the death sentence a permissible practice? In North America, capital punishment is usually reserved for cases of violence and murder. Its purpose is to make sure that the person who has committed the crime will never be able to do so in the future. If not a preventative measure, […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
The Fear of Writing
On metrics and formulas Each time I sit down to write something, an overwhelming fear latches on to my hands. In spite of myself, in spite of everything I’ve ever written, in spite of all of the ideas I’ve ever had, a feeling of inadequacy prevents me from turning idea […]
Historic election brings change to Alberta
Taking a look at NDP’s victory The province of Alberta was in the national spotlight last week – many Canadian citizens were eagerly glued to their televisions to see the results of the 2015 vote. It’s safe to say, that no one could have predicted the final results. Alberta made […]
Ontario land use review
Looking at proposed environmental changes We live in one of the fastest growing regions of Canada, which is also home to the majority of its prime agricultural land. This dichotomy often leads to land use conflict within and concerning our communities. However, people now have the chance to influence how the […]
OVC ranked fourth among veterinary colleges worldwide
Long renowned for being a world leader in animal medicine, Guelph’s own Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) has another reason to be notable: it was recently announced as ranking fourth worldwide in veterinary science. Including almost 900 postsecondary institutions throughout the globe, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) ranked schools in their respective categories […]
Beauty Balm and Aftershave Recipe
A quick DIY Why are unisex beauty products present in today’s market? The answer is simple – men and women both use beauty products. The intent of this article is to allow for an inclusive product that would be useful, unique, and low-cost for everyday people. B.B. cream, also known […]
The values of riot
An opinion on the positive and negative values of riots in general Rioting is a destructive expression of anger used to bring urgency and publicity to issues that concern rioting parties. This expression is not often meditated, but rather, it is a spontaneous action usually caused by tension. This tension […]
A Look at Canada’s Role in Global Conflict
Is it time for a change? As of late, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) has found itself at the centre of a number of unfortunate scandals and an ensuing media frenzy, bringing the otherwise insular and largely ignored arm of our government into the public eye. In a democracy such […]
Iran Nuclear Deal: Another Step Forward
Tentative agreement reached between Iran and P5+1 After eight days of hard negotiation, a tentative agreement on the issue of Iran’s nuclear program has been reached. Negotiations were held between the P5+1 and Iran in Lausanne, Switzerland, to address the issue of stepping back Iran’s nuclear program. P5+1 refers to […]
University of Guelph Receives a Portion of Monsanto’s Grant Money
Monsanto pledges $4 million to support monarch butterflies Monsanto, a large and prominent agrochemical company, announced a $4 million pledge set towards saving the monarch butterfly population. Based in St. Louis, Missouri and founded in 1901, Monsanto has truly been a titan of the agriculture business. Receiving vast amounts 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.