Quebec introduces bill that allows assisted suicide The issue of assisted euthanasia is one that has been greatly discussed among Canadian citizens for years. It’s a touchy topic and one that elicits strong opinions on both sides. However, Quebec is bringing it one step further with the introduction of Bill […]
Sports & Health
The Ontarion’s sports and health articles cover sporting events and health issues relevant to the University of Guelph campus community.
Food Addictions Explained
University of Guelph psychology researchers find similarities between addictive impulses to sugary foods and cocaine Having trouble putting down the munchies? Just how severely can one be addicted to food? According to University of Guelph researchers, cravings for sugary sweets are synonymous to needing the next dose of cocaine. There […]
Toking up and slimming down
Can marijuana protect us from obesity? Plagued by ever-rising rates of obesity and increasingly sedentary lifestyles, the time has come for Canadians to take a hit for health. Or so a recent American survey, linking regular marijuana use to improvements in metabolic health would suggest. More specifically, the National Health […]
Asparagus
From their tips to roots; interesting facts, nutrition, and recipes of springtime Spring has sprung! Despite the sporadic temperature jumps, it is indeed springtime. Along with the telltale signs of tulips, petunias, and mosquitoes, waves of fresh Ontario produce have entered the stores and markets. One such spring treasure is […]
Hamilton Ticats paint Old Jeremiah
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have struck again, this time making their way into the heart of campus to paint the campus cannon, Old Jeremiah. With news of their season debut in Guelph, they honoured the timeless tradition of painting the cannon as the Gryphon way to spread news and share excitement […]
Stressed-out squirrel mothers raise heartier pups
Spring has sprung. Guelph is green, lush, and as usual full of squirrels. The University of Guelph campus is a prime place to spot squirrel pups following close behind their mother’s feet in a high-stress and very busy environment. Andrew McAdam, Amy Newman, and Ben Dantzer of Guelph’s Department of […]
New ammunition against bacteria
University of Guelph microbiologist discovers a revolutionary technique in treating disease In the effort to preserve health, medical doctors, engineers, pharmacists, and biologists battle against rapidly evolving pathogens. One such target is pathogenic bacteria. Bacteria are extremely versatile organisms; varying in shape, inhabited environment and function. Most bacteria are harmless […]
Could eating insects solve world hunger?
It goes against one of the first lessons we learned as children, whether sitting in the sandbox or running across the playground, the rule was the same- don’t eat the insects. Now, a recent report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a division of the United Nations offers a […]
Catharsis for Leafs nation
I am only now able to continue watching the NHL Playoffs after a week-long hiatus. We needed time apart. It wasn’t them, it was me. For the first time in almost a decade of horrendous hockey, they had me believe. Then in typical fashion, they broke my heart. The feeling […]
Guelph scientists develop vaccine to help control autism
A new vaccine will aim to settle the symptoms of autism and alleviate gastrointestinal upsets disturbing more than 90 per cent of patients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. While autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a complex set of conditions involving altered immune and nervous system function as well as social […]
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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.