Jeff Buckley released only one full length album before his tragic death at 29 years old in 1997. Though recognized mainly for his illustrious cover of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, the critically acclaimed ‘94 album Grace exhibits a wide range of musical influences and an inconceivable talent for melody. He was, […]
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Mental Health and Wellness
Drinking on an emotional budget; the balance between mental health and alcohol. For those of us who measure somewhere on the “I’m a little uncomfortable” to “curled up on the bathroom floor” social-anxiety scale, alcohol can help ease the way into the social atmosphere of a kegger or bar. Around […]
INside Farming
Freshly plowed dirt This past week marked the 100th anniversary of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM), which was held in Simcoe County from Sept. 16 to Sept. 20, 2014. All week long, the IPM attracted many visitors, ranging from competitive plowmen to curious onlookers. The IPM is […]
Dear Elann…
Dear Anxious to be Calm: Feeling like life is out of your control can happen to anyone. When it becomes paralyzing, however, it is really time to change things up. The first thing you have to realize is that this panic response is a habit. Like all habits, Anxious, this […]
The Truth Inquiry: A Culture of Sex
Examining the ethics and consequences of our obsession with sex in North America Last fall, student leaders at Saint Mary’s University posted a video of a chant admonishing non-consensual sex with underage women. Similarly, this fall, the Gazette, the student paper of Western University, published several articles promoting sexual harassment, […]
Letter to the Editor
It appears last week’s article in The Ontarion about the CSA bike centre has opened up discussion regarding Women and Trans* Night, and the role of safe spaces on campus in general. It is important to recognize that this article enters a dialogue that has been taking place in many […]
The Weekly Yank
I’m apathetic as hell and I may or may not take it anymore! When it comes to politics, students fall into two groups: those who give a fuck and those who don’t. The former are no fun at parties. The latter jeopardize the democratic process. As anyone who’s ever sat […]
Expanding Horizons, Enriching Lives, and Overcoming Creative Frustration
You can’t do it on your own, and that’s okay Dreadful title, right? You’re probably thinking “This guy’s totally hotdoggin’ it.” Unfortunately, it’s the best I can come up with for whatever reason, and it’s the only way I can describe what I’ve been feeling lately about what I do, […]
Under the Radar
Former Auschwitz guard charged with accessory to murder 93-year-old Oskar Groening, from Hannover, Germany, was charged with 300,000 counts of accessory to murder on Monday, Sept. 15. Groening is accused of helping to operate the Auschwitz death camp in occupied Poland in 1944. “He helped the Nazi regime benefit economically, […]
Album of the Week: Live at the Apollo
The late great Mr. James Brown (a.k.a Mr. DYNAMITE / The Godfather of Soul) died on Christmas day, 2006. Live at the Apollo recorded October 24, 1962 is truly a masterpiece capturing the soulfulness and funk that was James Brown. To hear it right you need pick it up on vinyl.
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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.