Contemporary company brings world tour to Canada Shaping Sound, an LA-based dance company founded in 2012 by Teddy Forance, Kyle Robinson, and So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD) alums Travis Wall and Nick Lazzarini, debuted their first solo tour in the fall of 2014. The scripted show, featuring the […]
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Delicious ideas to get behind this Valentine’s Day Some people go gaga over Feb. 14. Other people like to run and hide at the first sign of naked babies with arrows. No matter your romantic persuasions, however, there are a few things that everyone can get behind on February’s most […]
Under the Radar
John Baird resigns as foreign affairs minister Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird resigned from the Harper cabinet in the House of Commons (HOC) on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015. Sources from within the government say that Baird revealed to his staff that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming vote. […]
Cover to Cover
Roxane Gay’s Bad Feminist Like the Bon Jovi of critical feminist theory, Roxane Gay’s Bad Feminist delves deep into the debates about those who give feminism a bad name. Labelling herself a “bad feminist,” prone to breaking into dance at the first sounds of what she recognizes as misogynistic rap […]
Meet the CSA Contenders!
Academic and University Affairs Commissioner Name: Peter Miller Program: History Describe yourself in one sentence: I’m a chill person who is upset about high tuition fees and budget cuts. Why are you running for this position? I’ve decided to run for re-election because I want to continue helping to build […]
$1.3 Million Invested in Research Leaders
Canada Foundation for Innovation invests in U of G Researchers at the University of Guelph currently working to find solutions in the fight against cancer and other diseases received almost $1.3 million in federal contributions on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Ed Holder, the Minister of State (Science and Technology), made the […]
To Read or Not To Read
The merits of young adult literature Young adult literature, or YA lit, has been the subject of contentious debates for many years. Some of these debates focus on the merit — or lack thereof — of fiction written directly for the teenage population, while others question the mere existence of […]
The Art of Apocalypse
On catastrophes and what feels like the end of the world The room has been silent for approximately five seconds, but each of those seconds has felt like an hour. The facial expressions are unreadable and no one is saying a thing. My heart is pounding, my mind is racing, […]
Threat of Boko Haram Continues to Escalate
African Union to discuss collective force Boko Haram, a militant Islamist group centred in Nigeria, has wreaked havoc throughout the country, as well as bordering nations, with assassinations, mass killings, abductions, and bombings. The group has now turned its focus to overthrowing the Nigerian government and creating an Islamic state. […]
Book Review: Everything is Perfect When You’re a Liar
Kelly Oxford’s memoir reveals life stories with uncompromising honesty I’m completely enamoured by the truth of people’s lives. While I’m impressed by perfectly crafted fiction, drawn into the well-written worlds of the most practiced authors, I’m completely blown away by people who unabashedly share the awful truths of their lives […]
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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.