Death Party Playground, a local band from Kitchener, played a gig on Friday, Oct. 10 at Jimmy Jazz in Guelph. The crowd loved them, and after an entertaining show consisting of their latest single, “Rose” and a few friendly Weezer and Bob Dylan covers, I had the opportunity to meet […]
Author: Danielle Subject
Alt-J Album Review
alt-J’s This Is All Yours There was a lot of hype surrounding the release of alt-J’s latest album, This Is All Yours. Expectations were set high by fans and the media due to the success of their debut album, An Awesome Wave, which gifted indie music fans with something original, […]
Changing the Subject
Multitasking and its setbacks Multitasking: the bane of my student existence. I’ve always been a sucker for multitasking, and not until I hit the second semester of my third year (and realized that my grades officially mattered) did I notice the impact of my poor habit. Even at this very […]
Tune in Guelph: Tear Away Tusa
Guelph band talks future plans and working together as friends I surrendered my heart to Guelph’s music scene when, in my third year, I had the chance to conduct my very first band interview in the back room of the beloved live music bar we Guelphians know as eBar. Feeling […]
U2 Guilty of Breaking and Entering
Release of U2’s latest album point of contention towards band and Apple U2 recently riled up the world, yet again, by the release of their thirteenth studio album Songs of Innocence. Most of us woke up to find the digital album hogging valuable memory space in our respective iClouds. Expectedly, […]
Kazoo! Hosts a Night at Silence
Kazoo! brings Nap Eyes, The Furys, and Monomyth to unique venue On Friday, Sept. 12, Kazoo hosted a gig at Silence, featuring bands Nap Eyes, The Furys, and Monomyth. At Silence, an artist’s space that was once a car garage, the night proceeded with all around good vibes and excellent […]
Arms Reach EP
Toronto/Guelph indie band releases fresh new EP Arms Reach, an indie rock band from Guelph and Toronto, has recently released a 5-track EP for fans old and new. This EP can be described in one word: nostalgia. Alex Ricci possesses those nostalgic teen-angsty vocals, reflective of 90s/early millennium pop-punk bands […]
Guelph’s Music Scene
What to check out during the school year Whether it’s Rap, Rock, Hip-Hop, R&B, Soca, Jazz, Folk, EDM or anything else, the Guelph music scene has something for all musical tastes. For those looking for a good time with a live band, there’s nothing better than a night out at […]
Getting To Know Your Professors
It’s not as scary as you’d think Getting to know your professors can be one of the most important and useful tools in an undergraduate career. Professors may seem intimidating at first, but they appreciate when students take the time to attend their office hours. Whether it is for essay […]
In Conversation with Brett Harris from The Maladies of Adam Stokes
Guelph alumnus chats about music, U of G, and this year’s NXNE set The Ontarion recently sat down with Brett Harris, bassist for Toronto indie band The Maladies of Adam Stokes and former University of Guelph student. The Maladies of Adam Stokes are very popular in downtown Toronto, and usually […]
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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.