Local metal band Mandroid Echostar went to the Juno Awards in Ottawa this weekend with the expectation to go to a few parties and schmooze with a few Canadian music icons. Instead, the band members found themselves returning to Guelph with the trophy for Metal Album of the Year.For singer […]
Author: Dana Bellamy
Dissecting Middle of Nowhere 20 years on
Thirteen reasons why I still love Hanson’s debut album Anyone who knows me well knows that I am a massively unapologetic fan of Hanson. This band has followed me all the way from childhood through early adulthood and remains in heavy rotation in my music library. Just as I turn […]
Sikhi Awareness Day encourages students to “Turban Up”
Creating dialogues on diversity in the UC The Sikh Student Association (SSA) at the University of Guelph hosted its fifth annual celebration of faith and culture in the University Centre (UC) on March 9. The Gryphon statue greeted the campus community sporting a bright yellow turban while the SSA invited […]
Omega Tau Sigma fraternity hosts seventh annual Dog Jog
People and pooches run for Pet Trust On the cold Sunday morning of March 12, members of Omega Tau Sigma (OTS) were joined by human and canine friends alike for the professional veterinary fraternity’s seventh annual Dog Jog. Approximately 140 participants braved a lost hour of sleep and temperatures dipping […]
Gryphons Got Talent takes over Brass Taps
You’re never too old for a talent show From belly dancing to rapping to poetry, students at the University of Guelph had the opportunity to showcase their skills at Gryphons Got Talent. The event was hosted by the Central Student Association at the Brass Taps on March 9 and featured […]
Local bands share the stage at GAIN Music and Arts Festival
A diverse and ample lineup showcases up-and-coming talent The GAIN Music and Arts Festival put local bands and artists in the spotlight for its ever-growing marathon of a festival from March 1 to 5 in downtown Guelph. While the festival has grown in size and reach since its humble beginnings […]
Students raise concerns about CSA presidential election
The credibility of the sole presidential candidate in the Central Student Association (CSA) general election has been called into question following the resurfacing of previous criminal convictions. Jay Rojas, the CSA’s current local affairs commissioner and uncontested candidate for president, was outed on social media Monday, the first day of […]
Comedians revel in bad habits and failure at Guelph show
Touring show pairs tropes about healthy living with stand-up comedy A Thai restaurant, an ATM lighting the stage, and an audience of 12: it could have been a page out of any entertainer’s memoir. A group of Montréal comedians made a stop in Guelph with their show Healthy Living in […]
Gregory Pepper and His Problems to release Black Metal Demo Tape
Limited cassette run taps into sludge-pop and subculture Coming off the heels of an up-tempo micro-pop album and a crowd-pleasing electronic EP, Gregory Pepper and His Problems aim to ruffle a few feathers with the release of Black Metal Demo Tape. While the music could be described as “sludgy pseudo-metal […]
University of Guelph students turn up the volume on mental health advocacy
Students demand change following the loss of four Gryphons The University of Guelph has announced its fourth student death in connection to mental illness within the span of five months. In response, fellow students and recent graduates have rallied together to spread awareness and to advocate for change. On Mon, […]
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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.