Check them out for yourself – you won’t be sorry Whether you’re returning to Guelph or just starting your new adventure, it helps to know the city’s impressive pub scene. With a dedication to thinking, cooking, and drinking locally that is so characteristic of downtown Guelph, the pubs on this […]
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Getting the Most Out of Downtown Guelph
Your guide to exploring the core As a student, it is often convenient to stay on campus, especially because all the amenities are within reach. If you eventually manage to escape the grasp of campus and head downtown, it is likely because you’re hitting up the bars at night […]
Maintaining a Positive Body Image
It isn’t always easy, but it is attainable University is a time of change, and how you perceive your body during this time isn’t immune to it. The truth is, many university students struggle with issues surrounding body image, issues that are often exacerbated by the changes that come with […]
Long-distance Relationships
Not just the romantic ones Long-distance relationships come in many forms, but the ones most often associated with the name are relationships of the romantic kind. Romantic relationships may be ones that are paid the most attention to when moving away to school and leaving a partner behind. These relationships […]
Making the Most of Your Undergraduate Years
The degree and the rest Your undergraduate degree is more than just a rite of passage or a slip of paper that will prove to potential employers that you’re hirable. Yes, it may be an important pathway to helping you achieve your future career goals, but it is really so […]
Hillside Eats
A pleasant and satisfying endeavour Walking up the concourse towards the Hillside grounds, the delicious smell of something mouth-watering hit your nose right away. Seeing as though this was my first time at the annual festival, I didn’t know exactly what to expect for food options. Typically, festival food consists […]
A Performance Review: Long Shen Dao
More than just “Chinese reggae” Hillside’s main stage welcomed Beijing-based reggae band Long Shen Dao on the Saturday afternoon of the festival. The dreaded rain held back just enough to draw a large, dynamic crowd complete with essential beach balls, ponchos, and all-around good vibes. After their set, it was […]
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A Performance Review: Adrian X
On the afternoon of July 26, after a steady stream of amazing performances, it was time to see one of the circled performances on my schedule – Adrian “X” Eccleston. While the name may not be familiar to all, Adrian X’s fingerprints are on several high profile releases from Drake, […]
A theatrical review: Borne
While lacking in intensity as both activism and art, Borne, the RARE Theatre Company’s new collective creation, nevertheless provides a moving human experience and an enjoyable evening at the theatre. Borne, which opened on July 1 at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto’s Distillery District and runs […]
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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.