Beauty and the boycott The upcoming Beauty and the Beast film, starring Emma Watson, has recently been surrounded by controversy and public scrutiny. According to CBC news, American evangelist Franklin Graham has criticized the live action remake for promoting gay themes and is therefore “unchristian.” This has resulted in a […]
Opinion
Old border security policies not suitable for new technology
Cell phone screening and personal privacy Are there sacrifices we have to make with our personal property and privacy, or is the government taking “protection” a little too far? This is exactly the question many Canadians are asking themselves in regards to a resurgent interest in border policies. The main […]
Fourth-year fears: Part 2
Graduation can be exciting, but it can also leave students feeling stressed and unsure. Here’s what students in their final semester at U of G had to say about their biggest fears after graduation: [media-credit id=115 align=”aligncenter” width=”1020″] “I’m not sure if this counts as a fear, but I’m most […]
Letter to the editor
Holding professors accountable Since high school, we’ve been told that university is a different ball game. Professors will not check in on you, they will not remind you of due dates, they will not baby or coddle you. I have accepted this. I understand this. What I will not accept […]
The modern romance of vinyl records
The vinyl listening experience 101 With the unfortunate demise of national music retailer HMV Canada in the imminent future, it’s hard to see what the future of physical music sales holds. Luckily for those who still enjoy buying music at a brick-and-mortar store, Sunrise Records will be taking over many […]
Embracing graffiti as a form of art and communication
Despite its controversy, graffiti has the ability to disseminate many messages The debate on whether graffiti is an urban art form or a nonsensical act of vandalism has been taking place for several decades now. While some individuals consider it to be synonymous with destruction of property, others argue that […]
ONdating: Breaking up with the spark
When I met the boys who gave me no butterflies There is a myth that I’ve believed for my whole life: the spark. It’s the newfangled “love at first sight.” It’s the thing people say is missing when they aren’t attracted to you. It’s the feeling you get in your […]
Discussing the role of faith and identity in high fashion
Modesty is the new black Being a non-believer, I tend to tread lightly when discussing religious garments in worries of offending anyone due to my lack of knowledge on the topic. Although, it saddens me to admit that, nowadays, wearing garments and clothing that clearly identify one’s religion attracts a […]
Coping with the mental and physical anguish of a broken heart
Learning about love through loss You see it in the movies and TV shows. When the protagonist—almost always female—gets dumped by her idiotic boyfriend, she spends a chunk of the plotline sulking in the cheesiest way: eating ice cream, not getting out of bed, and crying on a daily basis. […]
Trudeau faces a shifting public perception at home and abroad
The end of the honeymoon “Oh, you’re from Canada? Your prime minister is really hot.” This has become my most widely received comment since I’ve been on a semester abroad in England (after the typical comments on Canadian winters, of course). To be fair, it isn’t the worst comment to […]
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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.