Palestinians kill Israeli worshippers Four rabbis and one police officer are reported dead and others eight injured in Israel after two armed Palestinian men attacked worshippers at a synagogue in West Jerusalem. The attackers were shot dead on the scene. Israeli Prime Minister blames the attack on “incitement” by Palestinian […]
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Album of the Week
Father John Misty’s Fear Fun (2012) Fleet Foxes’ Josh Tillman strayed from the usual earnest of his first seven solo albums, and discovered his inner sense of hilarity in Fear Fun, his first album under the name Father John Misty. Searching for a muse, Tillman loaded his van with shrooms and […]
A Letter to Brad of the Western Gazette
Dear Brad, I am writing in response to your latest “Logopalooza” article in the esteemed Western Gazette. I must say I’m so happy to finally be responding to a paper where editors can use “s**t.” I also enjoy the irony of naming your section after a once-great festival now done […]
Under the Radar
Students in blackface win BUSU costume contest Professors at Brock University are accusing students of “racist” behaviour after the group wore blackface to the Brock University Student Union (BUSU) costume contest on Halloween. The students, who won a $500 cash prize based on applause from the audience, dressed as the […]
Album of the Week
Rage Against the Machine – Rage Against the Machine Recorded at LA’s Sound City studio in 1992, Rage Against The Machine exemplifies the blend of funk, hip-hop and hard rock that would define the band’s music. They are considered to be pioneers in the genre of funk-metal. Political, lyrically charged […]
Gryphon’s Mens Hockey
The Guelph Gryphons dropped to 3-5-2 on the season after a 5-2 loss to the McGill Redmen on Nov. 7. It was the first game for the Gryphons since learning 21-year-old teammate, Cole Hamblin, had lost his battle with cancer on Nov. 5. Scoring just 40 seconds into the game, […]
Dear Elann…
Dear “need some extra help”: With advancing stresses nearing the end of the academic semester, your concerns for life-balance are shared by many. So often, when we have problems coping, we feel alone and vulnerable to criticism or even judgement. Be assured that you are not alone in your outlook, […]
Under the Radar
Toronto man seeks Canadian for free trip Jordan Axani, 28, from Toronto, Ontario, has offered free plane tickets for one lucky Canadian citizen to fly “around the world.” The requirement is that this citizen’s name must be Elizabeth Gallagher. In March of 2014, Axani and his then-girlfriend, Elizabeth Gallagher, booked […]
The Fashion Weekly
Fashion world mourns loss of iconic designer Oscar de la Renta Oscar de la Renta, who passed away on Oct. 20 at the age of 82 will be set to rest at a private funeral in New York City. De la Renta passed away surrounded by his family and friends […]
Album of the Week: Taylor Swift, 1989
I am reminiscent for a time when I didn’t have to defend my love for Taylor Swift. 1989, released on Oct. 27, is a departure for Swift – a departure that I love. A mix of perky dance anthems and smooth, slow ballads, 1989 is, as eloquently noted by the […]
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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.