A first-year student was found dead in South Residence on the morning of Tues, Nov. 1. According to a news release from the University of Guelph, the student lived in Prairie Hall. At the time of publication, the University had not released the student’s name pending notification of family members. […]
Author: Dana Bellamy
When Halloween costumes mean more than candy
Expressing myself by becoming someone else Ever since I can remember, Halloween has been my favourite holiday. Some of my fondest and most vivid memories stem from this time of the year. I remember my sister and I getting scared half to death by a motion-censored bat on someone’s porch […]
Guelph filmmakers are taking over the independent horror scene
There must be something in the water When thinking of Guelph, horror movies are not generally the first things that come to mind, but for filmmakers Chad Archibald and Gabriel Carrer, Guelph provides the perfect backdrop for their twisted tales. While representing Black Fawn Films and Latefox Pictures respectively, together […]
Tim Murton’s Twilight Zoo captures the beauty in the macabre
Illuminating our fears and imaginations Elora artist Tim Murton proves that there is beauty in the macabre with the return of the Twilight Zoo, a seasonal installation at the Elora Centre for the Arts. Constructed from wire, paper, glue, and gauze, Murton’s gigantic lantern creatures haunt the historical schoolhouse building, […]
New digital collaboration lab opens in McLaughlin Library
U of G makes way for digital humanities Putting emphasis on digital humanities and communal research, The Humanities Interdisciplinary Collaboration (THINC) Lab opened on the second floor of McLaughlin Library last week. THINC Lab came as a result of conversations between the College of Arts and the library going back […]
GRCGED to remain in current location after UC board’s vote
Motion to convert feminist centre into open student lounge space fails Following an electronic vote, the University Centre board of directors has decided to go through with the proposed UC renovation plans with the exception of converting the current Guelph Resource Centre for Gender Empowerment and Diversity (GRCGED) into student […]
Reuben and the Dark stop by the UC
Calgary band puts emphasis on storytelling Reuben and the Dark made a stop at the University Centre to deliver a resonating noon hour set on Fri, Sept. 30. Often categorized as “indie folk,” the band brought an array of sounds similar to any other indie bands across the country. With […]
Ed Video celebrates 40 years by looking toward the future
What does the future hold for media art? Ed Video Media Arts Centre is celebrating 40 years as a community resource for filmmakers and artists of all backgrounds and experiences. What started in 1976 as a non-profit organization, Ed Video remains a fundamental resource for creators in and around the […]
Two students recognized with new humanitarian scholarship
New award aims to bring a global focus to Guelph The inaugural Summerlee Humanitarian Scholarship was awarded to two students at the University of Guelph to help support their efforts in making the world a better place. The scholarship aims to recognize students who work toward making a positive impact […]
University of Guelph dedicates tree in memory of students
News in brief It has been a hard year for the University of Guelph community. Five students who tragically passed away during the 2015/2016 school year were remembered fondly at a tree dedication ceremony on Fri, Sept. 23. Family and friends of Kaya Firth, Grace Glofcheskie, Eric Nielson, Steven Persaud, […]
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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.