Shameful response to an injury The other night, during an intramural soccer game at the Fieldhouse, a player on the opposing team severely broke his wrist. It was clear to everyone in attendance that he would need to go to the hospital, including the player himself who calmly requested an […]
Opinion
Buying into politician photo-ops and social media branding
We’re not getting the whole story Three, two, one—cheese! That is the sound of a politician getting their picture taken. More specifically, it is the sound of a politician creating a brand. No wonder it always feels like they are trying to sell us stuff. That feeling is because they […]
Cathartic Release: What makes an undergraduate stint successful?
Hint: Grades have nothing to do with it In just a few short weeks, thousands of Gryphons will write the last exam of their undergrad, sealing the deal on one very expensive piece of paper. With four (or five, or six) years of unread syllabi, overlapping midterms, and caffeinated regrets […]
Letter to the editor
College Royal courtesy I was one of the happy visitors to College Royal this past Sunday, March 19. I came with my daughter and grandson and there was plenty to interest each of us. Without exception, everyone who served in a staff or volunteer position was helpful and friendly and […]
What in the world are you going to do with an arts degree?
The disregarded value of studying the arts in university As a third-year English student here at Guelph, every time I tell someone what I’m studying, it immediately follows with the question, “What are you going to do with that?” Despite how simple the question is, it is something that I […]
ONdating: Why partial-ghosting should be a chance to self-reflect
A change in perspective leads to a more positive inner monologue New relationships are great; they’re fun and light and make you feel good. But sometimes, this feeling can disappear with just one text—or lack thereof. You send a text and it goes unanswered. It wasn’t really an important text, […]
ONdating: Five ways to protect yourself on a first date you met online
Forming a few good safety habits can make dating much more fun Even though I’ve been online dating for the better part of my 20s, I’m still as cautious about going on a date as I was the very first time. The main difference is that I’ve made it a […]
Letter to the editor
Dreaming of a bottled water-free campus Bottled water is an unnecessary commodity that only encourages environmental degradation and poses a huge risk to land and marine animals. Aside from the consumption of plastic, Ecowatch reports that there are numerous other environmental impacts stemming from the use of disposable bottles, including: […]
Letter to the editor
Giving others a second chance We hear of the challenges individuals who have served time face as they try to re-integrate into society. While they may be rehabilitated and are not likely to re-offend, they often can’t get jobs, apartments, or loans as people aren’t willing to give them a […]
Feminism is not just for females
Taking the next step in a global movement The world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8. In honour of the occasion, my Facebook and Twitter feeds were flooded with posts from women uplifting and reminding one another about the importance of feminism and women’s rights. Scrolling through the many […]
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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.