Feminism is not as inclusive as it sounds I was recently shocked to learn that not all women are feminists. In fact, I remember talking to a group of friends in high school about how feminist they believed they were, and I was unpleasantly surprised to learn that most of […]
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The Making-Box Battalion explore their erotic selves with an unusual Royal City Hero
Sexual wellness coach Kat Nantz inspires great improv with stories of cuddling, mud wrestling Each month, The Making-Box presents an improv comedy show called “Royal City Heroes” that features a unique and inspiring Guelphite. The Making-Box Battalion (the company’s apprentice improv troupe) improvises scenes inspired by conversations between that person […]
Bernice’s Puff LP captures a dreamscape of subtle sounds and bursting melody
In the air without a shape marks the band’s first LP under record label Arts & Crafts Bernice’s new release, Puff LP: In the air without a shape, is a collection of light and breezy tracks which delve into elements of pop and R&B. Dreamy and serene in all the […]
Deciding how to vote for the provincial election 2018
Why you should vote for the individual, not the party In my respectful view, people should vote for the individual MPP candidate that can best advance and advocate for their interests. When people instead vote for the party that the candidate is a part of, there is no guarantee that […]
House of Blue Leaves is humorous and ultimately shattering
New Guelph Little Theatre production showcases well-rounded cast The Guelph Little Theatre’s latest production is a rendition of John Guare’s The House of Blue Leaves, directed by Trevor Smith Diggins. It is a dark comedy surrounding a pivotal day in the life of Artie Shaughnessy, an aspiring songwriter who, in […]
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino pushes Arctic Monkeys into orbit
Alex Turner and company shoot for the stars, land on the moon From malfunctioning virtual reality masks to interstellar taquerias, the latest album from Sheffield, Eng., rockstars Arctic Monkeys, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, has it all. Frontman Alex Turner wears his influences on his sleeve, and takes us on […]
Misleading, ignorant media veils truth about Israeli occupation of Palestine
Israel has been criminally occupying Palestine and violently oppressing Palestinians for 50 years Recent headlines have emerged regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. When these articles are given a critical evaluation, however, they demonstrate how the Israel-Palestine conflict — particularly Israel’s efforts to conceal its reality — is […]
Letter to the Editor: Brass Taps
I recently read an article printed in the summer edition of The Ontarion about The Brass Taps and honestly it is the most outrageous thing I have ever read. The writer seems to be under the impression that because a pub was following its policies in accordance with the government’s […]
In memory of Stephen Hawking
An unknown sociologist reflects on the celebrated physicist’s influence When I was 16, I was on the cusp of taking the one course I had been looking forward to all summer: physics. I went to high school in Rimouski, Que., where I had to take advanced math, chemistry, and physics […]
Highlights of Sustainability Week 2018
Six days of action to encourage 365 days of commitment Sustainability Week is a completely student-run, student-led initiative here at the University of Guelph. The week aims to highlight sustainability issues and innovative solutions that could be used in the Guelph community, both on and off campus. This year’s Sustainability Week […]
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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.