Potential increases in cost of education face backlash For those of us that have been in university for a few years now, tuition increases approved by the University of Guelph’s Board of Governors have been an observable trend. Recently, it was reported that the University of Guelph plans to once […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Under the Radar
Jon Stewart’s replacement named for The Daily Show On Monday, March 30, Comedy Central announced that Trevor Noah would succeed Jon Stewart as the host and anchor of the late-night satirical news program The Daily Show. Noah, 31, was born and raised in Soweto, South Africa to a black African […]
Common Cents
A quick look at the biggest business stories this week Stephen Poloz, the Bank of Canada’s governor, is warning that Canada’s economy could miss even scaled-back expectations in the early part of this year, and that the bank could implement extraordinary measures to fight the slump triggered by a collapse […]
The Fashion Weekly
A guide to the latest trends for this festival season With Coachella kicking off in April, festival season is fast approaching. Coachella is arguably one of the most stylish music events to date, and the trend seems to be catching on. Going to a festival is a test of endurance; […]
On This Day
Date: April 2, 1917 On this day with SHAC: Jeannette Rankin began her term as the first female member of the United States Congress. Rankin was also one of few suffragists elected to Congress and the only member of Congress to vote against U.S. participation in both world wars. The […]
Simply Authentic: Diary of a Local Foodie
Tender and tasty meatballs For the past couple of weeks, I have been thinking about making homemade meatballs. I made them a few of years ago for the first time and they worked out really nicely, full of flavour and were a great addition to a pasta dish. This time […]
Science Avenue: Arctic Apples
Making fruit edible, one genetically modified apple at a time What are Arctic Apples? Science Avenue is often written as a result of a suggestion. Owing to the fact that the whole point of this column is to learn – and simultaneously educate others – about interesting scientific paradigms, it […]
The Crisis of Corroboration
Why “peer-reviewed” papers are being retracted at an alarming rate I remember the date when it finally happened. After years of speculation and struggle, after a constant uphill battle for funding and reputability, CERN had done it. They’d confirmed the discovery of the Higgs Boson – the God Damn Particle. […]
The Truth Inquiry
Science is founded upon ethical principles In the March 5 issue of The Ontarion, Sameer Chhabra made the statement, “I’m a firm believer that science should not be hindered by morality, ethics, or politics,” in the context of the UK’s legalization of three-parent babies. What Chhabra’s view regarding ethics and […]
#beingauroragoryalice
Down the rabbit hole *Trigger warning* the following article discusses a variety of topics associated with violence and assault. This is only part of the article; the rest will be featured as a web-exclusive. Please read with caution and care. The topics of violence and assault are disturbing. Being a […]
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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.