It might come as a surprise to some, but racism exists in Guelph Although there are forces such as the Central Student Association (CSA), Guelph Resource Centre for Gender Empowerment and Diversity (GRCGED), and Guelph Black Student Association (GBSA), there are still issues of racial bias, hate crimes, and racism […]
Opinion
Cheap date ideas for this Valentine’s Day
Spending time together is more important than spending a lot of money on fancy dates 1. Pizza date Head to the grocery store and pick up some pizza dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese (or whatever kind floats your boat), and your date’s favourite toppings. The whole date should cost under […]
People share stories of their very worst dates
“Cheque please!” “My boyfriend of a few years knew how important Valentine’s Day was to me. Even though he said he had nothing planned, I thought it was just his way of building up a surprise. I got called into work on the day and had to stay late so […]
How my father met my mother
The kindergarten meet cute Did you ever think you would meet the love of your life in kindergarten? Neither did my parents. I grew up constantly worrying that I was going to end up marrying one of the boys in my grade school classes. My parents love to tell the […]
Seven study spots on campus other than the library
Places to study on campus when you can’t find a spot in the library 1. Macdonald Hall Located at the north end of campus, Macdonald Hall is a fairly quiet place, especially on weeknights and weekends. The tables on the second floor have white boards available, and there is a […]
ASK A PARALEGAL: Can my landlord legally ban my pet?
What your landlord can and can’t do Whether you’ve found yourself a furry friend, are moving in with a partner who has a pet, or want to know if your roommate can have a cat even though you’re super allergic, you’ll want to know the answer to this question. Can […]
Gillette controversy (dislike): A campaign rife with slacktivism
Gillette recently launched a new ad campaign entitled The Best Men Can Be, which addresses sexual misconduct between men and women throughout history and how in today’s society it is no longer acceptable to be a bystander. Although resulting in both strongly positive and negative reactions this campaign is nothing […]
More than ‘getting dirty’
Volunteering at the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming With the recent news of my personal work for the Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming being destroyed, I am disheartened. It is hard to process how others do not understand the urban organic farm to be more than land with food […]
Gillette controversy (like): A campaign with a real message
A Gillette video ad depicting toxic masculinity in the workplace, backyards, and other various places has sparked major controversy. Many people are questioning what this video adds to the conversation. It’s baffling number of downvotes on YouTube as well as Facebook comments and sentiments from both men and women claiming […]
DIARY OF A VET STUDENT: Sex beyond our species: Theri-oh-what?
Betcha didn’t know… Happy Sex Issue, Gryphons! As always, I’m eager for any excuse to talk ‘animal,’ and this issue is no different. In veterinary medicine, theriogenology is the branch of study concerning animal reproduction. In my current year (Phase 2) we cover this subject quite extensively. Needless to say, […]
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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.