Or how to not go insane from the heat It’s almost summer and the temperatures are rising. Soon they will be hellishly high. And for those of us without an A/C unit (as is the case for almost all student living accommodations, let’s be honest), we could all start feeling […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Talk Nerdy to Me: Masturbation (Part One)
Increasing education of masturbation in the media In the United States, May is National Masturbation Month. The sex-positive awareness campaign was started in 1995 by the sex toy company, Good Vibrations. They started the month in retaliation of President Bill Clinton firing Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders for suggesting masturbation be […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Sexual assault part two of two
What you can do as an active bystander to prevent sexual assaults I’m sure you’ve heard the statistic that one in three women and one in six men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. You have probably also heard that most sexual assaults happen to those between the ages […]
On Recipes: Quick and easy summer bagel
For when you’re in need of a grab-and-go meal this summer A simple summer bagel topped with fresh veggies makes for a tasty breakfast or a snack — easy to take with you on the go, or great to enjoy on the porch in the morning alongside a hot cup […]
Our top five Toronto Raptors moments of the 2017/18 season
After another bitter four-game sweep to the Cavs, you got to remember the good It was yet another demoralizing, soul-crushing, punch-a-pillow exit for the Toronto Raptors this season, but hey, less than a week later, we’re still alive. And even though LeBronto memes will haunt us all forever, there was […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Sexual assault part one of two
Introduction and the legal definitions of sexual assault in Ontario While many aspects of sexuality are exciting and positive, it is important to discuss the negatives as well. May is Sexual Assault Prevention Month in Ontario. As such this week’s column will address legal information regarding sexual assault. Next […]
BacTEAria: Would you like some bacteria with your tea?
Kombucha, the fermented health tonic, resurfacing in recent years So far, 2018 has seen some interesting beverage trends. From matcha lattes to mushroom coffee, individuals have been pretty open to trying new things. But what about live bacteria? Cue kombucha. Many people are already aware of this popular fermented tea […]
Talk Nerdy to Me: Venerate yourself with a vibrator
The benefits and side effects of a popular sex toy Vibrators are handheld electronic devices that produce vibrations used to enhance sexual arousal. A group of researchers out of Indiana University investigated vibrator use in the United States. They found that 44 per cent of men and 53 per cent […]
Title watch: Raptors’ road to the finals
Toronto Raptors clinch first seed for first time in franchise history, set eyes on more The Toronto Raptors are having their best regular season in franchise history. With their Friday night win over the Indiana Pacers, the Raptors simultaneously clinched the number one seed in the Eastern Conference and earned […]
Humboldt bus crash leaves 15 dead and the world in mourning
University of Guelph athlete played for Broncos during 2014-15 season On the afternoon of Friday, April 6, at an intersection in northern Saskatchewan, a semi-trailer truck collided with the Humboldt Broncos hockey team bus. The force of the collision sent both vehicles into the ditch on the other side of […]
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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.