The perfect treat when you’ve had enough peppermint and chocolate When it comes to Christmas cookies, there are many tried-and-true favourites, but sometimes, it can be nice to mix things up and try new variations of classics. I have never loved traditional shortbread cookies, but when I came up with […]
Opinion
Five holiday things to do in Guelph
We’ve got your Royal City winter staycation covered If you’re staying in Guelph over the holidays, here are five budget-friendly ideas to entertain yourself and take your mind off the cold grey days. 1. Explore the Arboretum Located on the east side of campus, the Arboretum spans 400 acres and […]
Library Insider: What do you know about exam preparation?
How to get less stressed during exams As the semester draws to a close, the dreaded exam season begins. Those two weeks are usually a blur of stress, coffee, notes, and practice problems (for me at least). Here’s the thing: I’ve never been great at taking tests — the high-pressure […]
My body, my choice — their judgment?
My experience with abortion I want to share my experience. It is the experience of a woman who chose to have an abortion at the age of 18. The negative societal views on abortion make me contemplate my decision to this day. I am concerned about how people will view […]
Diary of a Vet Student: Oh what a difference a year can make!
Prioritization helps keep workload tolerable The other day while studying, I did something very uncharacteristic. I was carefully reading my notes when I came across some information that there was a chance of being tested on, but seemed clinically irrelevant to me as a practitioner in less than three years. […]
Library Insider: What do you know about time management?
How to make the most of precious study time with the help of the library Although it might seem like the semester just started, we are in fact ending midterms and approaching finals. This time of year is always stressful — with classes, assignments, and heavily-weighted exams all happening within […]
Letter to the editor: 1 in 5 Mental Well-being Awareness Week
Next week the largest mental health initiative on campus is happening — 1 in 5 Mental Well-being Awareness Week will be running from Nov. 4 to 10! The name highlights the fact that 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health problem or illness each year, according to Statistics […]
Why do we believe celebrities?
Reflecting on why celebrities’ opinions matter post Kanye at the White House Do celebrities influence people’s decisions more than experts? According to a few studies, the answer is yes. From health and wellness to politics and current events, celebrities seem to be the ones people turn to for advice and direction, […]
A U of G student’s review of Guelph’s own Garden Fresh Box
Fresh produce delivery alternative As a student living off campus, meal planning is crucial in allowing me to stretch funds and stay healthy. The Garden Fresh Box is the kind of grocery solution I’ve learned to look for when I move to a new place because it enables me to […]
Thoughts from a woman called The Succubus
Female monsters and their scary bodies When I was in high school I had strange, conflicting opinions about my own sexuality. On one hand, I thought that I looked good and had matured well, but on the other hand I felt like everybody was trying to shame me for it. […]
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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.