A call to action for CSA board members As former Central Student Association (CSA) commissioners, we stand together against the proposed changes to the CSA executive structure, to be voted on at the CSA board meeting Jan. 18, 2017. A motion is being brought forward to remove the right for […]
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Three Zoeys in America: Part one
When strangers become family Wanderlust came early for me, but money came late. The first place I ever wanted to travel to was California, but before I would arrive, I’d have to learn a lot from stops along the way. It took 20 years of traveling elsewhere, two trips hitchhiking […]
Album of the Week
I will preface this review by saying that Sing Street was one of my favourite movies of 2016. But since this is Album of the Week and not The Weekly Scene, I will focus on the music. While the soundtrack includes hits from Duran Duran, The Cure, and other ’80s […]
Standing in solidarity to protect traditional land and water
Showing support for the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation “Land is sacred, water is life. Today we gather to give that support for the rights of our relatives the Chippewas of the Thames and the Clyde River people. It is so important that the land and the water remain […]
Album of the Week
Alt-J’s 2014 album This Is All Yours is the British alternative-rock band’s sophomore album. It blends soft, non-traditional tunes with upbeat tracks reminiscent of—but totally incompatible with—their 2012 album An Awesome Wave. As far as artist evolution goes, Alt-J took experimentation to heart. The album presents itself as a travel […]
Welcoming the chill with Wintersleep and Hannah Georges
Canadian indie-rock at the Guelph Concert Theatre While Wintersleep might not be a household name, most are probably familiar with their single “Weighty Ghost” from the 2007 album Welcome to the Night Sky. The song became a hit, featured in ads and TV shows, leading to a performance on The […]
Artist realizes life is going nowhere while staring at her morning coffee
On the morning of Dec. 9, Carly Beaumont—self-described visual artist and entrepreneurial Starbucks employee—snapped as she realized that her life was going nowhere. While staring into a freshly brewed tall caramel macchiato, Beaumont looked up and discovered what she had known all along: her custom graphic tee business was bound […]
It is getting harder to distinguish the real news from the fake
A new reality based in fiction Since the dawn of the internet era, online news has been present in our everyday lives. There are websites dedicated to international news, economics, entertainment, innovation, and science, with content created by everyone from high school students to professional media companies. But in this […]
Indigenous health program to be implemented in Guelph area
Funding an important step in Indigenous health and awareness The Guelph Community Health Centre announced on Nov. 23 that it will be establishing an Indigenous Health and Wellness Program. The funding of a $150,000 annual grant has been guaranteed by the Waterloo-Wellington Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to offer traditional […]
Never Say Never: Justin Bieber to receive MacArthur Genius Grant
Bieber’s most recent album has a secret prophetic purpose The MacArthur Fellows program, awarded since 1981, is an American foundation that provides no-strings-attached grants to outstanding creative individuals. The award is considered to be one of the most prestigious prizes in the United States. The grant is awarded to inspire […]
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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.