The School of English and Theatre Studies’ Winter 2014 Mainstage Production of The Man of Mode underwhelmed, but represented a step in the right direction. Campus theatre-lovers have few major theatrical occasions to anticipate. They have the directing class, or “409,” festival in the Fall semester; the annual Curtain Call […]
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The Weekly Review: Jiro Dreams of Sushi
4 Perfect-Scores out of 4 David Gelb’s Jiro Dreams of Sushi is my favourite documentary. It’s important to get this fact out of the way, because it gives me the challenge of proving why it’s so amazing. Gelb’s film is a look into the mind and work of Jiro Ono, […]
U of G Alum Thomas King Wins Big
Author of The Inconvenient Indian takes RBC Taylor Prize Thomas King won the $25,000 RBC Taylor Prize last week for his non-fiction book, The Inconvenient Indian: A Curious Account of Natives in North America. King taught creative writing and native literature at the University of Guelph until 2010, when he […]
Top Five Shows You Should Watch This Week
Suits, “Heartburn” Next episode airs Thursday, March 27, 2014. If you are one of the few people on campus who hasn’t started watching this show yet, it’s time to put on your binge-watching glasses and order a few pizzas. In this most recent installment of the third season, the plot […]
Crickets, Grasshoppers, and Termites, Oh My!
Insect-rich diet making its way west There was a time, not long ago, when eating insects was reserved for the hit 2000s television show Fear Factor. The show’s host, Joe Rogan – in a time long before commentating for the UFC and suffering from male pattern baldness – would serve […]
Is Vitamin Gum A Gimmick?
Vitamin-enhanced chewing gum may boost nutrition A Canadian company has introduced a vitamin-infused chewing gum with the promise of providing consumers a “healthier chew.” Vitamingum is a new product that’s following in the footsteps of larger companies who have marketed their products to the health-conscious consumer. The gum is said […]
Summer Deals Abound At The AC
In the evolution of fitness, group classes run by an instructor have become a staple in many gyms across Canada. From Zumba to spin classes, people are finding a great deal of satisfaction by performing strenuous exercise in a group setting. If you are someone who is particularly keen on […]
Mental Toughness Redefined
Carleton students take new, grassroots approach to mental health in student-athletes A big theme throughout the pages of the Ontarion this school year has been mental health awareness. From articles on anxiety, to preventative measures the football team is taking to thwart concussions, to the debate on a fall reading […]
Inside Farming: Changing Roles For Changing Times
Farming is an industry that has long been dominated by men, but that is changing. The presence of women in agriculture has been rapidly increasing over the past few decades, and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Historically, the roles of women on the farm have been […]
Once Upon A Time: A Question of Love
Does love exist or is it just a fairy tale? From a first kiss on the playground in kindergarten to the binding one at the altar, love means something different to everybody. Many people fall in love various times throughout their lives with multiple people, and others never know 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.