Independent News for the University of Guelph Community
There are lots of ways you can succeed despite your struggles, but remember, university doesn’t have to define you! s your first year not going how you planned? Look, I know university can be challenging, especially when you’re just starting out. I came out of Grade 12 in high school […]
U of G students with jobs share their opinions on the minimum wage increase and the stresses that come with finding a balance between school and work n Oct. 1, Ontario’s general minimum wage increased by 10 cents, making the new rate $14.35 an hour. Wages for students under […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The University of Guelph recently announced that any student who is registered for in-person learning and has not submitted proof of vaccination or an approved exemption by Oct. 15 will be de-registered from their courses. o the University of Guelph community, Coming back to Guelph was a […]
The responsibility for women’s safety has traditionally been put only on the shoulders of women, but we all need to do our part recently had someone tell me that she shares her phone location with her sister. She told me it was to be safe, and I automatically nodded my […]
You’ve probably gotten a long list of advice about university from your teachers and parents, but here are just a few more from an actual U of G student tarting as a new student at the University of Guelph is an exciting chapter in life. First year can be a […]
NIPD should act as a starting point to educating oneself on Indigenous culture and history year round n Monday, Canada celebrated the rich and diverse cultures, heritage, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples for National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD). NIPD was first established 25 years ago by […]
The popular app is setting a dangerous precedent with its hyper-sexualized and thin-obsessed content, readily available for young girls to absorb Trigger warning: this article contains information about eating disorders. n the last week, I have spent far too much time on TikTok. At first, it was fun: cute dog […]
Now more than ever, a little kindness goes a long way t’s almost Valentine’s Day, and although we typically think of “love” in a romantic context, the reality is that almost all interactions in life are based on some form of a relationship, be it romantic, friendship, professional, etc. Given […]
You might be tired of being on lockdown, wearing masks, and social distancing, but you should still do it ’m going to start this off by saying that the pandemic is still not over. Despite the vaccine roll-out and fewer reported cases in the news, people are still getting infected, […]
OVC students get vocal about their school’s shortcomings UPDATE: On Dec. 7 the OVC held its first ‘town hall’ meeting “for all students to share their voice and concern with the leaders who sincerely want to support you.” Over 400 students participated. The OVC has stated that they plan to […]
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.