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Happiness Sappiness Take love (for example) No, I cannot love (it burns) So I write poems instead (sappiness) So I cry from my window (a troubadour) Yes, I am on an abandoned continent (emptiness) Call it my dark fate (a refusal to live?) But I can see lights on the […]
Poems by Adam Maue For me, summer is a time for travel. Two of these poems are inspired by my summers traveling across Canada, specifically seeing British Columbia’s mountains and spending time in the Okanagan Valley’s rich vineyards. Also, “letter to the editor” is a character piece about a newsworthy […]
Snow plows carry out dirty work for vengeful Guelphites Guelph residents can now harness the power of winter. Thanks to the city’s new 24/7 Snow-In service, people can request snowplows to carry out their own personal vendettas against anyone of their choosing, for a small fee. By using the Snow-In […]
The game of catch has arrived U of G has just added “alternative sports” to its varsity athletics program which will be recognized under Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and U Sports. Students can now try out for and compete in a range of newly added sports. In this issue of […]
Electricity and plumbing, among services to be cut Ontario’s proposed Student Choice Initiative has recently confirmed 178 University of Guelph services to be considered “non-essential.” Students now have a much broader selection of services to opt out of come September, including: electricity, plumbing, heating, food services, and clothing. To some, […]
New free speech policy outlines item-by-item fees, a complex algorithm, and “big bad speech” The Central Student Association (CSA) has released an item-by-item menu called The People’s Only Option (for) Public-Speaking (POOP), which has been adopted by U of G, laying out fees for using certain speech on campus. Unlike […]
An intimate night with William Prince and Cécile Doo-Kingué William Prince and Cécile Doo-Kingué kicked off the second night of Hillside Inside on Feb. 9 at the Royal City Church. Multi-talented guitarist and singer-songwriter Doo-Kingué electrified the stage with her opening performance. Her music is an intoxicating blend of blues, […]
Into the world of high decibels and death On Friday, Feb. 15, I attended my first ever metal show. I survived, hearing intact. The show was held at DSTRCT and featured American bands The Convalescence, The Breathing Process, and My Own Will, as well as Canadian band Cerbearus. Upon arrival, […]
My decision to move to Guelph in 2016 was based solely on nothing. I knew no one, I had no job. All I had was a rented room in a student house. I didn’t know what Guelph had to offer. I didn’t know if or how long I would […]
A collection of celebrated black musicians In honour of Black History Month, here is a playlist celebrating black musicians. The years of release span from 1962 to 1973. Included are early-Motown classics, civil rights anthems, funk grooves, reggae cuts, and soul uplifters. I tried to stick to lesser-known songs. To […]
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.