Student Volunteer Connection’s annual workshop encourages civic engagement Building relationships within the community, gaining practical knowledge, and inspiring youth volunteerism—these were the goals of the Do So Much Day conference that was held on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 at city hall. The Do So Much Day conference is an annual […]
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Netflix and spring break: How to spend your reading week
Things to consider doing this break At this point in the winter semester you may be feeling a little lack-luster. Hope is, however, on the way. I’m not talking about the incessant amount of Tim Horton’s coffee you will inevitably consume this month due to the gambling tendencies that Roll […]
Money to My Ears: Business Story of the Day
One more NPR podcast to help rethink our world National Public Radio (NPR) brings us another fantastic podcast in the form of Business Story of the Day. Though the tone of the show varies from the previously spotlighted podcast, Planet Money, Business Story of the Day brings listeners daily views […]
Where Has All the News Gone?
There’s no denying that the media industry has been affected by widespread social and cultural changes. Analysts from across the spectrum have suggested a number of reasons, but most seem to agree that the Internet is responsible for the supposed demise of traditional media. To attempt to make sense of […]
Jessy Lanza and Junior Boys illuminate eBar
Kazoo! brings Hamilton electronic artists to Guelph On Friday, Feb. 7, Jessy Lanza and Junior Boys came to Guelph for their last show in Canada before going across the Atlantic Ocean to tour parts of Europe. Both bands are then set to continue their tour across the United States and […]
WayHome releases 360 degree videos featuring lineup clues
Ontario festival creates a nail biting buildup to lineup reveal On the morning of Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, WayHome Arts & Culture Festival posted a cryptic video on their social media channels. The video, also posted on YouTube, offers viewers a 360 degree lens of virtual rooms filled with clues. […]
All Eyez on Me at 20: The enduring legacy of a rap classic
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of 2Pac’s fourth studio album On Feb. 13, 1996, Death Row Records unveiled Tupac Shakur’s penultimate album, All Eyez on Me. Spearheaded by the Dr. Dre-produced hit single “California Love,” the double album debuted at number one and would remain an omnipresent rap blockbuster throughout the […]
Guelph teachers say Yes! Shakespeare
Coming to a River Run Centre near you When better to talk Shakespeare than in the middle of a mini-tempest? Even in the middle of hail and freezing rain, our friendly barista at The Red Brick Café had to stack two milk crates for one of our party to use […]
Reviewing Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)
[Editor’s note: In the previous issue of The Ontarion, published on Feb.11, 2016, there was an incorrect statement made regarding Director Peter Busby’s casting decision. The Ontarion regrets this error and would like to extend an apology for any confusion this misprint may have caused.] Guelph Little Theatre presents one […]
Denver Broncos win Super Bowl 50 in California
Historic game sees outstanding defensive play This year marks the NFL’s fiftieth Super Bowl, and to mark this historic occasion the past Super Bowl MVPs were honoured before the game started. Anticipation was high among fans regarding the matchup between Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers, and Peyton Manning 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.