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UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov to defend his belt and legacy against interim champion Justin Gaethje he COVID-19 pandemic has had a big impact on the world of combat sports. Not only have the athletes been deprived of fighting to financially provide for their families, but they’ve also suffered human […]
With the global spread of COVID-19, many countries are recommending or forcing social distancing. But what does this mean for our sex lives? OVID-19 can be transmitted through saliva or mucus, which can be exchanged in close contact or through kissing. According to New York City Health, there is no […]
Tolerating Uncertainty in an Uncertain World We are in uncharted territory in countless ways with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). Students have had to abruptly move off campus and figure out how to complete the semester while managing a news feed of endless uncertainty. Faculty and staff […]
Is “talk nerdy to me” supposed to mean “talk dirty to me”? Also what does talk dirty mean? Yes, “Talk Nerdy to Me” is a play on the phrase “talk dirty to me.” Talking dirty is a form of sexual communication that occurs during sexual activity. It is sometimes […]
Talking with Peter Disera eter Disera is staring down the chance to take the starting line at the Olympics this July with a maple leaf on his back. Talent and hard work granted him this opportunity, but for the 25-year-old, sacrifice and creative problem solving were key to his success […]
STIs, a primer exually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread through sexual contact, including vaginal, oral, and anal sex. Rita Isley, the Director of Community Health and Wellness at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, spoke with The Ontarion earlier this month to discuss STIs. According to Isley, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health sees all STIs […]
Photos by Tasha Falconer.
Asexuality Defined Something many Asexuals have heard when coming out is, “Oh I’m also trying out celibacy,” but asexuality is very different from just abstaining from sex. Put simply, asexuality is a term for an orientation describing individuals who experience little or no sexual attraction. While someone who identifies as […]
In Conversation with Nathan Skoufis was late on the day I was set to interview Nathan Skoufis. It was my own fault, and I was expecting Nathan to be frustrated or to have left by the time I finally met with him. I had it stuck in my mind that […]
o, you’re in a long-distance relationship, or you’re thinking of starting one, and you ask yourself “How can we make this work?” Well, congratulations, you are now part of the 1.9 million Canadians in a long-distance relationship, according to Statistics Canada. That’s seven per cent of the population! In fact, […]
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.