How different types of music change the way people see you Have you ever wondered if there was a link between the type of music that you listen to and your personality? Well, you wouldn’t be the first. Psychologists Jason Rentfrow and Sam Gosling were also curious as to the […]
News
The Ontarion’s news articles cover current events and issues relevant to the University of Guelph and greater Guelph communities.
Do Teachers Police Creativity in Children’s Education?
Investigating the role of education in creativity Ninety per cent of a child’s brain will be developed by age five, according to brain studies. Holistic learning that addresses the five selves of a child is crucial to foster development and allow creativity to flourish. These five selves are as follows: […]
University of Guelph Hosts 91st Annual College Royal
Huge turnout carries Guelph tradition into it’s ninth decade For the 91st year in a row, the University of Guelph played host to College Royal, an open house and celebration of the university’s agricultural heritage. The event took place from March 21 to 22. College Royal has been plagued over […]
Under the Radar
Police chiefs in Tunisia fired following museum attack Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid has fired six police chiefs in the days following the deadly attack on the country’s famous Bardo Museum. The Prime Minister’s office said in a statement that several security deficiencies were noted on a recent visit, leading […]
The Secret Trial 5 and Bill C-51
New documentary looks at controversial new anti-terror legislation Prime Minister Stephen Harper is making one of his most controversial moves yet as he attempts to pass the infamous “anti-terror” bill, Bill C-51. Supporters tote the bill as a comprehensive and effective method for dealing with unprecedented security issues that come […]
Harper Moves to Expand Anti-Terror Action
Conservative government looks to extend on-ground mission against ISIS With plans of expanding the mission against ISIS, the Conservative government is attempting to play to its strengths of security. So far, the mission has consisted of sending 600 Canadian air force personnel to take part in air strikes against ISIS, […]
Relay for Life
Photos by Mohammad Melebari On Friday, March 21, the University of Guelph hosted its annual Relay for Life event at The Field House, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Relay for Life is a community fundraising event at which participants walk and run together, passing a baton like a traditional […]
Student Life Awards Banquet
University of Guelph students awarded for contribution to campus and community life On March 19, Student Life held a banquet to honour community-minded students for their engagement in the Guelph community. The evening began with an introduction from Jan Sherman, an integral part of the Aboriginal Resource Centre on-campus. Sherman […]
Israeli Election Results Spark Global Debates
Many question meaning behind Likud party’s latest victory Following a few heated months of Israeli politics – with a sense of optimism steering towards a brighter future – fear triumphed over hope on March 17, and newly founded dreams were cast aside once again. The reigning victor of the recent […]
Benjamin Netanyahu: Soldier Turned Prime Minister
A profile of the recently re-elected Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, known in Israel by the nickname “Bibi,” is an interesting figurehead: militant, and arguably further right leaning than most Republicans. For better or worse, Netanyahu recently won his fourth election in Israel, putting him in a position to become Israel’s […]
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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.