Fleet Foxes’ self-titled album was released June 3, 2008. It may seem like Fleet Foxes was released a long time ago, but this album is one that will stand the test of time. Fleet Foxes was the bands debut studio album to be released. It was chosen for album of […]
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Caribou – Our Love
Dan Snaith fuses organic with synthetic in gorgeous new LP Hailing from Dundas, Ontario, multi-instrumentalist Dan Snaith has been quietly releasing a unique and progressive style of electronic music under a number of different stage names, including Daphni, Manitoba, and Caribou. It was with the Caribou’s release of Swim that […]
Taylor Knox, The Golden Dogs & Zeus Light up the eBar
Three distinct groups rock out late into the night There has hardly ever been so much gear on the eBar stage than there was on Wednesday night, Oct 8. With amps piled almost to the roof, it looked like a music store pop-up – drum rugs and all. First to […]
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice
Why you should consider pumpkins for dinner and not just in your latte ‘Tis the season once again for all things pumpkin – the jolly orange fruits are available at farmers markets, fall-favourite “pick-your-own” farms have opened their gates, and Starbucks specialty drink sales are skyrocketing. With fall comes the […]
Mental Health and Wellness
Love Before Fear: Emily Aube remedies anxiety online & in print A person who signs their professional emails with ‘love’ to a virtual stranger must have a lot of love to give. This is exactly what you can expect to receive from 19-year-old Emily Aube – student, author, and warm-hearted mental […]
Can Men be Feminists?
Rethinking men’s roles in feminist spaces Feminism is undeniably one of the definitive revolutions of the millennial generation. Fundamentally and absolutely, feminism is the belief that all genders are completely equal regardless of race, sexual orientation, biological sex, or gender expression. As a movement, feminism focuses its scope and emphasis […]
Using Organizational Skills and Proper Time Management to Ward Off Stress
Learning how to act and how to be a more productive individual During this point in the semester, many students being to feel a sense of overwhelming stress and anxiety surrounding the issue of getting everything done in the time they are allotted. Seeing the deadlines of so many papers, […]
The Sisters in Spirit Vigil: Honouring Memories
Participants light candles at a vigil held on Saturday, Oct. 4 to honour the memory of murdered Aboriginal women. The Sisters in Spirit Vigil, a small part of the larger Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), was organized to raise awareness of the prevalence of violent crime against Aboriginal women […]
Thanksgiving Special
The Ontarion’s editorial staff shares their traditions, memories, and what they are thankful for this season As the weekend approaches, we all begin to think about whom we will get to see, where we will get to go, and the delicious food we will get to eat. The first long […]
The Making-Box Hosts Kickoff for Guelph Comedy Fest
A new venue for comedy in Guelph On Oct. 3 and 4, a few dozen local comedians were dispersed around downtown Guelph. From first-timers to masters of improv, the comedy crawl had a very successful weekend. The Making-Box Theatre hosted its very first comedy extravaganza on Friday, Oct. 3, on 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.