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Following several allegations of abuse within the athletics department, former student-athletes are hopeful that their open letter and upcoming meeting with U of G’s provost will lead to an independent investigation fter a year’s worth of pandemic restrictions and physical distancing, many were eager to return to campus for an […]
All you need is a microwave and simple kitchen tools to create these sweet and savory dishes went for my undergraduate studies in a city without much great Chinese food. I missed that taste of home terribly during my first year. While I faced limitations to cooking fancy dishes […]
Take some time out of your day to talk about, write down, and reflect on what you are grateful for hanksgiving is a wonderful time of year that often involves eating tasty food and spending time with family. An important part of the holiday is giving thanks and showing appreciation […]
Whether you live in residence and lack heavy kitchen equipment or are a student living on a tight budget off campus, enjoy Thanksgiving with five easy, cost-effective recipes “Silent gratitude isn’t very much to anyone.” — Gertrude Stein, an early 20th century author and playwright. ratitude comes in many […]
Dissociation happens when your brain chooses to separate itself from reality rades and deadlines are bound to give students stress, and when we factor in the additional struggles of an ever-present pandemic, it becomes easy to neglect our mental health. But, with World Mental Health Day approaching on Oct. 10, […]
Current WBC heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury to face the former champion Deontay Wilder in anticipated third fight ighting for glory and legacy, regardless of the challenges ahead – this is what heavyweight boxing has always been about. Since the days of Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, champions have […]
It’s wasp season, and anybody hoping to spend time outdoors may benefit from this list of tips for avoiding these painful critters t’s back to school time at the university, and, if you are a bus-taking student, you may have noticed the wasps that like to hang around the university […]
Eight treats with higher protein and fibre, less sugar and sodium ou’ve had a couple classes, and are now beginning to feel your energy waning. Before hitting the library to study, you need a snack pick-me-up, but what food options do you have nearby? If you study at U of […]
Quarantine doesn’t need to be a drag — get social, get physical, and enjoy the downtime o, you find yourself needing to quarantine. As an international student, I am very much familiar with the trials and tribulations of spending two weeks alone as I had to quarantine when I came […]
Here is some pandemic vocabulary you may hear floating around as we navigate the fourth wave o you feel overwhelmed with all of the COVID-related terms that have been used since the beginning of the pandemic? From social distancing to superspreader, Merriam-Webster has continuously updated its database to include terminology […]
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.