Sustainability and environmental consciousness are strong at the U of G
Nicole Elsasser
The University of Guelph’s reputation precedes it in many ways but one area in which it is most proud to be a leader is in sustainability. Known by many ... 
The students behind the events
Duncan Day-Myron
The University of Guelph has a very big and very active arts community, built in part by the active community of student artists in the studio art, music and theatre studies programs. From the weekly ... 
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Gryphon varsity teams excel across the board
Mike Treadgold
First of all, I will admit that I am an unabashed homer when it comes to Guelph Gryphons varsity sports. And while I don’t expect incoming students ... 
In all honesty, with all of our editorial topics having been fairly heavy this summer, The Ontarion wanted to cap our summer publications with a rant about the World Cup. It was going to be simple. It was going to ... Make friends in university by going outside the typical social circle
Mike Treadgold
So, you’re a week into your university career and in your opinion, your roommate, close neighbours and everyone else in that first group of acquaintances just don’t meet the standards and expectations that you had for social interaction on campus.
Are you judgemental? Perhaps, but, [...]
Sexually Transmitted Infections are more common among university-aged adults than any other age group
Mike Treadgold
It’s Saturday night and a massive kegger. The music is pumping, the beer is flowing and you strike up a conversation with that cute girl you’ve been checking out in your economics class. Perhaps under more sober circumstances, you didn’t have [...]
Web services available to students may seem intimidating at first, but are actually quite helpful
Mike Treadgold
As you have probably already discovered, the University of Guelph has a number of online services that are critical for your education. These services are all private and password protected, and can be accessed by using your ‘central login ID’ [...]
Insight on the academic half of the Freshman 15
Mike Treadgold
You’ve surely heard the rumours about the nosedive that your marks are going to take in your first year in university.
The scenario is predictable. You come to university, with an 80-plus average. Perhaps your first written assignment is a book report; read the book, analyze the [...]
Why getting to know your profs and TAs can help you through your undergrad
Daniel Bitonti
There you are, standing in line waiting to get back your first graded paper of the year. Sure, you’re a little nervous but you’ve worked hard and you assure yourself a good grade is what waits.
When the assignment is finally in [...]
Students keep the fires burning
Greg Beneteau
Make no mistake – the Royal City has heart.
From being declared “Canada’s most caring city” by Maclean’s Magazine, to serving as an incubator for activism of all stripes, Guelph has a reputation for stirring the pot that puts larger urban centres to shame.
But how does this seemingly quiet town of [...]
Nick Mann
Are you a new or existing student on campus with a disability?
If so the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) would like to welcome you to campus. The CSD recognizes many areas of disability including learning, hearing, vision, ADD/ADHD; medical, physical, acquired brain injury, psychological/emotional, and temporary disabilities. This resource provides equal opportunities for [...]
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