DoFo ditches revenue and rewinds policies Since taking office on June 29, Ontario Premier Doug Ford seems to think the best policy is an undone policy. In the last month, Ford has dismantled key progressive policies of the previous administration with haste and little regard for consequences. Rather than focusing […]
Opinion
Five budget-friendly places worth visiting near Guelph
Hidden gems close to home Ontario is home to beautiful places that only get more beautiful come summertime. Luckily for Guelphites, many of these are located extremely close to home. As the weather reaches its peak, these fives places are perfect for cooling off or simply experiencing the different gems […]
Five ways to stay cool in Guelph on a budget
Beat the summer heat, Royal City style If you’re staying in Guelph this summer then you may be dreading the heat just outside your air-conditioned haven. Most students don’t always have a ton of time or extra funds to have the kind of summers posted all over social media. Luckily, […]
Why aren’t all women feminists?
Feminism is not as inclusive as it sounds I was recently shocked to learn that not all women are feminists. In fact, I remember talking to a group of friends in high school about how feminist they believed they were, and I was unpleasantly surprised to learn that most of […]
Deciding how to vote for the provincial election 2018
Why you should vote for the individual, not the party In my respectful view, people should vote for the individual MPP candidate that can best advance and advocate for their interests. When people instead vote for the party that the candidate is a part of, there is no guarantee that […]
Misleading, ignorant media veils truth about Israeli occupation of Palestine
Israel has been criminally occupying Palestine and violently oppressing Palestinians for 50 years Recent headlines have emerged regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. When these articles are given a critical evaluation, however, they demonstrate how the Israel-Palestine conflict — particularly Israel’s efforts to conceal its reality — is […]
Real talk: should we hate or love R. Kelly?
Sexual allegations against R&B artist make major dilemma for fans Imagine unwinding at the end of a lovely summer day, sipping on some Coke and rum while listening to R. Kelly’s “Ignition (Remix).” This would’ve been nothing out of the ordinary a few years ago, but now, some people might […]
Letter to the Editor: Brass Taps
I recently read an article printed in the summer edition of The Ontarion about The Brass Taps and honestly it is the most outrageous thing I have ever read. The writer seems to be under the impression that because a pub was following its policies in accordance with the government’s […]
In memory of Stephen Hawking
An unknown sociologist reflects on the celebrated physicist’s influence When I was 16, I was on the cusp of taking the one course I had been looking forward to all summer: physics. I went to high school in Rimouski, Que., where I had to take advanced math, chemistry, and physics […]
Highlights of Sustainability Week 2018
Six days of action to encourage 365 days of commitment Sustainability Week is a completely student-run, student-led initiative here at the University of Guelph. The week aims to highlight sustainability issues and innovative solutions that could be used in the Guelph community, both on and off campus. This year’s Sustainability Week […]
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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.