My decision to move to Guelph in 2016 was based solely on nothing. I knew no one, I had no job. All I had was a rented room in a student house. I didn’t know what Guelph had to offer. I didn’t know if or how long I would […]
Opinion
ON Then & Now: The importance of student fees and what I have gotten from CFRU
From the ’80s to 2019 We could have moved anywhere. In fact, we didn’t need to move at all. My wife and I had a comfortable house in Toronto. We each taught for about 30 years and had retired, so maybe some downsizing was in order now that the kids […]
Valentine’s Day in Canada and Ghana
My experience of the loveliest day of the year Valentine’s Day started as a way of commemorating the anniversary of Saint Valentine’s death after he was martyred for defying the orders of Roman Emperor Claudius II during the third century. This emperor had outlawed marriage for young men after he […]
Only conservatives believe in “equality of outcome”
Why we need a new vocabulary to talk honestly about politics Among students at U of G who have taken a course in politics, it will certainly resonate that describing the difference between the political left and right is a central question considered in many classes. Often, I have heard […]
Library Insider: What do you know about McLaughlin Library? (Winter Edition)
An introduction to your newest Library insider Welcome back to the Library Insider! For new readers, this column focuses on McLaughlin Library and the services the library offers students. Before diving in, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Brendan Opie and I’m a fourth year commerce student studying […]
Diary of a Vet Student: Beyond the classroom: Learning outside the lecture hall
Where the good stuff happens! The week surrounding Valentine’s Day is one of candy hearts and mushy sentiments. Though some are not a fan of the occasion, I thought it might be a good opportunity to reflect on the more positive aspects of vet school that I have grown to […]
Letter to the editor: Support for our student paper
Doug Ford and his provincial government are making a mistake. Student newsrooms have long served as springboards for many aspiring journalists to jump into a career in reporting and journalism. Some schools don’t even offer a journalism program, which makes their campus paper all the more vital for students who […]
How to survive a Canadian Winter
Advice from an international student Growing up in the Caribbean put me at a severe disadvantage when it came to surviving Canadian winters. Cold weather in the Caribbean means anything below 24 degrees Celsius. And no, I’m not joking. Transitioning from the warm weather of the tropics to the frozen […]
Ask a Paralegal: Can I sublet my room for the holidays/summer?
If you’ve ever spent the summer in Guelph, you know that the campus basically turns into a ghost town. If you have a 12-month lease and plan to return home to work and save up for the new school year, you may be wondering whether or not you are allowed […]
Are you celebrating Black History Month?
How to support your peers regardless of the colour of your skin We have a tendency to dismiss initiatives that raise awareness for causes which have not directly affected our own experiences. However, the importance of Black History Month should not be undermined even if you yourself aren’t black. In […]
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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.