[media-credit name=”Photo by Trust Katsande ” align=”alignnone” width=”1020″] JARED SHAFTOE First year, Marine and Freshwater Biology “Deborah [the biblical prophet and Catholic saint]. She was a leader in a time when society held men in high regard. She illustrates the equality of ability across humanity.” [media-credit name=”Photo by Trust […]
Opinion
The hypocrisy of Tim Hortons’ environmental commitment
Roll Up the Rim campaign perpetuates disposable waste ideology February in Canada is Roll Up the Rim to Win season. Since 1986, the beloved Canadian coffee and doughnut chain, Tim Hortons, has offered a chance to win food, cash, electronics, or vehicle prizes by unrolling a hidden message in the […]
Diary of a Vet Student: Why Dr. Google is not your friend
Misinformation abounds on the Internet A professional in any field is not infallible — including, of course, veterinarians. Yet with seven to 10 years (or more!) of postsecondary education necessary to complete a veterinary degree, one would hope that consumers realize their local vet is a more reliable source of […]
Representing the past: Observations from the University of Alabama
Steps towards highlighting past injustices need to be improved To say that the University of Alabama has had an eventful history when it comes to race relations would be an understatement. I spent reading week with a good friend who attends the school, and while I enjoyed my time with […]
A visit to the DMZ in South Korea
Remembering those who fell and appreciating the Winter Olympics I went to Korea for a tour of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) and then onto Busan to pay my respects to the 516 young Canadians who died, according to the United Nations Memorial, fighting ‘Communist aggression.’ I wanted to get a […]
Playing the waiting game
The stress of graduating without a plan has forced me to reevaluate what I really want Last week, as part of my international development seminar, I had to write a 10-year plan. Despite not requiring any research, this was probably one of the most difficult times I’ve had starting an […]
Streeters: Changes to O Canada
What do you think of the change to the national anthem? [media-credit name=”Photo by Trust Katsande ” align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] GREG FORKUTZA Fourth year, Mathematics “Tradition is important, but to what extent do traditional values have a place in a modern world where ‘equality’ seems to reign supreme?” [media-credit name=”Photo by […]
How to survive the drought
Sexual dry spells are a way to connect with self Sex is fun; it’s also complicated. When you’re constantly sexually active, it becomes routine. But when you’re not having sex, it seems the longer you go without it, the deeper you dig your inescapable hole of solitude. The terms “dry […]
Say “I love you”
The right time to drop the “L” word is different for everybody “I love you” can be a daunting phrase to say. Can you say it when you’re still just beginning to date, or only when you’re established partners? How early into the relationship are you allowed to say it? What […]
A single’s guide to surviving Valentine’s Day
It’s just another day of the year, friends We all see it coming. From the shelves upon shelves of red and pink chocolates and kitschy gifts, to the hundreds of emails pouring in from retailers announcing Valentine’s Day sales. If you’re in a relationship, it’s likely that these kinds 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.