What to look forward to this semester, in a nutshell Guelph’s music scene is alive and kickin’ during the Winter Semester. As proud Guelphites, we live in a city where live music is constantly at our fingertips, so take advantage! There is an abundance of live music every weekend, not […]
Author: Danielle Subject
Tune in Guelph: Tokyo Police Club
In conversation with Tokyo Police Club’s guitarist, Josh Hook Hit Canadian band from Newmarket, Tokyo Police Club, played at Peter Clark Hall in Guelph on Dec. 2, alongside The Pack A.D. and Said the Whale. The group has been on tour since the release of their third studio album, Forcefield, […]
Changing the Subject
Graffiti and street art Graffiti and street art are forms of art that are surrounded by controversy, especially in urban areas. Some may argue that graffiti is destructive, while street art is acceptable. Others may argue that both are acceptable and a valuable addition to communities. One can also say […]
The Beaches at Van Gogh’s Ear
Toronto punk band offers a high-octane Thursday evening On Nov. 13, The Beaches played at Van Gogh’s Ear, alongside Vancouver band BESTiE. The two bands have been sharing the road on tour this year. BESTiE took the stage first, filling the room with positive vibes alongside their indie surf-pop music. […]
Tune In Guelph: Run Coyote
In conversation with Run Coyote On Nov. 7, Run Coyote put on a show at eBar in downtown Guelph. The group is a folk-rock band from London, and being friends with Guelph artists such as Alanna Gurr; they are very familiar with Guelph’s music scene. Fortunately, I had the opportunity […]
Changing the Subject
A close reading of a Cosmopolitan cover Ah, Cosmopolitan. Thank the heavens for this magazine. Next to worrying about passing exams, establishing my identity, and forging a career-path, my biggest worry is what sort of contortionist-inspired sex position I can dig up to keep my man happy. For all you […]
Tune In Guelph: Album Review
Alanna Gurr & The Greatest State Guelph’s folk-indie band Alanna Gurr & The Greatest State is a minimalist rock group that brings rawness to their new album, Late At Night, with their resourceful and talented use of few instruments and sultry vocals. Late At Night was released this past April, […]
Album of the Week: Dr. Dre’s The Chronic
Dr. Dre’s debut album, The Chronic, was released in 1992 and completely transformed West Coast hip-hop. This album slammed Dre with the reputation of being the pioneer of G-Funk, or Gangsta Funk, a subgenre of hip-hop music that emerged in the early ‘90s. With its compilation of clips of hilarious […]
Time Warp at Lower Massey
The Drama Student Confederation hosts The Rocky Horror Picture Show On Thursday, Oct. 30, the Drama Student Federation collaborated with The English Students Society and the Philosophy Society to host a production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the University of Guelph. The production was hosted in Lower Massey, […]
Changing the Subject
Top 10 classic horror films to watch this Halloween Halloween is quickly approaching, which means decorations are out, pumpkins are being carved, leaves are falling, and nostalgia for candy and scary movies is filling the air. For university students, the smell of dead leaves and October morning rain stimulates childhood […]
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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.